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Scottish Secretary ‘irrational’ to block gender reforms, minister argue

The 22-page petition was published on Wednesday evening.

The Independent UK

The extraordinary row over the Welsh Government giving £1,600 a month to some young asylum seekers in Wales

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has attacked the Welsh Government for letting some young asylum seekers take part in its basic income trial

Wales Online

Scottish Government refuses to publish legal advice on gender law challenge

The UK Government blocked the Bill over concerns it could interfere with UK-wide equalities legislation.

The Independent UK

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SNP minister claims 'no option' but to launch legal challenge against UK Government over GRR

The Scottish and UK Governments face another day in court in a row over blocked plans to make it easier for people to switch their legally recognised genders.

Daily Record

UK Government's gender reform block was not 'last resort', says SNP minister

A SCOTTISH Government minister has claimed Westminster repeatedly refused to explore options which would have prevented it from using the nuclear…

The National (Scotland)

‘No option’ except legal challenge over block on Scots gender law, MSPs told

Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville made a statement on the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill at the Scottish Parliament.

The Independent UK

DUP urged to grasp 1998 peace deal ‘goodwill’ and return to Stormont

A DUP MLA said the powersharing institutions could only return with the ‘right foundations’.

The Independent UK

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Colm Murphy: Man blamed for Omagh bomb dies

The Real IRA bomb killed 29 people, including a woman pregnant with unborn twins, just months after the Good Friday Agreement was signed

Belfast Live

Man found liable for Omagh bombing dies in Co Louth

A death notice said Colm Murphy had died in hospital in Drogheda.

The Independent UK

DUP will not be ‘brow beaten’ into a Stormont return, Donaldson vows

Earlier, Chris Heaton-Harris claimed a restoration of the powersharing institutions was the surest way to secure Northern Ireland’s place in the UK.

The Independent UK

Deposit return scheme delayed until March, Yousaf confirms

The government has been urged to use the delay to alleviate concerns with the scheme.

The Independent UK

Scotland's Deposit Return Scheme delayed till March 2024, Humza Yousaf confirms

HUMZA Yousaf has confirmed that Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme will not be introduced until March 1 2024.

The National (Scotland)

CBI president Brian McBride on Brexit, freeports, AI and the crisis engulfing the business body

The CBI president says AI should be feared but should be seen as a force for good

Birmingham Post

'Cardiff is right to charge people driving in the city'

It will face criticism but it needs to happen if Cardiff is to taken seriously as a green a vibrant capital city

Wales Online

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Micheal Martin says Irish government will work with UK on Good Friday Agreement

He was speaking at Queen’s University Belfast alongside Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris.

The Independent UK

Powersharing ‘surest way’ to secure NI’s place in Union – Chris Heaton-Harris

The Northern Ireland Secretary was speaking at a conference in Belfast marking the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement.

Birmingham Post

Why Cardiff is right on plans for a new car user charge

Cardiff council has launched a consultation on a vehicle charge which it said if approved would be introduced in 2027

The National (Scotland)

Some Universal Credit claimants will NOT get £301 payment from UK Government

NOT everyone on Universal Credit will get the first £301 cost of Living payment from the UK Government, being paid this month ...

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John Lamont: UK Government cash for Fringe to be spent on 'new headquarters'

A SCOTLAND Office minister has said cash from the UK Government for the Edinburgh Fringe is set to be splashed on a new headquarters building for…

The National (Scotland)

Young Europeans react as UK Government plots to limit Scottish diplomacy

ATTEMPTS to thwart Scotland’s international engagement have been condemned by young European democrats.

The National (Scotland)

Scotland to continue international engagement despite UK demands, says Humza Yousaf

FIRST Minister Humza Yousaf has said that the UK Government’s attempts to limit Scottish diplomacy overseas “undermine devolution”.

The National (Scotland)

Westminster told to 'come to terms' with global Scotland in foreign trips row

THE UK Government has been told it must “get to grips” with Scotland pulling its weight on the international stage amid escalating tensions over…

The National (Scotland)

Tory peer says Scotland should be stripped of diplomatic status on overseas visits

A FORMER UK Government minister has said that the Scottish Government should no longer be permitted to use British Embassies or receive any…

The National (Scotland)

UK 'treating Scottish ministers like children', expert says

THE UK Government’s “embarrassing” message to diplomats around the world may end up backfiring and boosting awareness of British…

The National (Scotland)

'Racist' Suella Braverman and the MoD's nuclear secrets

THE latest edition of The Worst of Westminster is out now, featuring a "cover up" from the Ministry of Defence and Conservatives turning…

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