No new evidence to warrant Omagh inquiry in Ireland, minister says Twenty-nine people, including a woman pregnant with twins, died in the Real IRA atrocity in August 1998. The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2023
Getting an independence referendum will be harder than winning one – Yousaf The UK Government has repeatedly denied requests for another referendum. The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2023
Rishi Sunak defends use of Bibby Stockholm despite deadly bacteria find PRIME Minister Rishi Sunak has defended the UK Government’s decision to accommodate migrants on the Bibby Stockholm barge - despite deadly… The National (Scotland) · Aug 15, 2023
Labour leaders respond to calls to 'block SNP's independence spending' LABOUR leadership has distanced itself from calls from one of the party’s peers for the UK Government to step in and prevent the Scottish… The National (Scotland) · Aug 15, 2023
The long campaign for justice for Omagh bomb families Families have taken their case to the courts multiple times in a bid to find those responsible. The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2023
Scottish unemployment figure up but below UK average Scotland’s unemployment rate has jumped to four per cent as new figures showed a rise in the number of people out of work. The National (Scotland) · Aug 15, 2023
Ministers urged not to ‘abandon’ Afghans on anniversary of Taliban takeover Aid agencies, MPs and a former diplomat have encouraged the UK Government to continue efforts to support Afghan refugees. The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2023
Potential cancer targets change ‘ominous and deeply worrying’, charity says Reports suggest plans to scrap two-thirds of cancer targets could be announced within days. The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2023
UK Government panned for bid to 'involve themselves in devolved areas' amid NHS row THE UK Government has been told to back off from attempting to “involve themselves in devolved areas” after a row over NHS waiting times. The National (Scotland) · Aug 13, 2023
Barclay ‘open to requests’ for Welsh and Scots patients to be treated in England to cut waiting lists The Health Secretary suggested the two nations have worse NHS delays than England in some areas Evening Standard · Aug 13, 2023
Barclay ‘open to requests’ for Welsh and Scots patients to be treated in England The Health Secretary suggested the two nations have worse NHS delays than England in some areas. The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2023
Six dead and more than 50 rescued after boat carrying migrants sinks in Channel A patrol boat reported that a migrant boat was sinking off Sangatte. The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2023
Asylum seekers removed from Bibby Stockholm barge just days after boarding THE asylum seekers being housed onboard a barge by the UK Government are being removed after Legionella bacteria was found in the water. The National (Scotland) · Aug 11, 2023
Poll reveals dramatic difference in how people view Scottish and UK Governments THE Scottish Government is viewed as three times more competent than the UK Government, according to a new poll. The National (Scotland) · Aug 9, 2023
The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023 Alternatives should be looked at if Stormont not restored by autumn – Varadkar The Irish premier said Northern Ireland has gone too long without devolved government during a visit to Belfast.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 9, 2023 Scotland's fishing industry dealt blow as post-Brexit export scheme pulled A TRIAL system designed to limit post-Brexit paperwork for fish exporters has been halted in a blow to Scotland’s salmon industry.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 9, 2023 Home Office 'Glasgow does not and will not support barge on Clyde' Glasgow’s City Council leader has divulged further on what officials told the Home Office following their exploration of a “potential site”…
The National (Scotland) · Aug 8, 2023 Can the UK Government really afford to NOT pay the Wellbeing Pension? So far in this series of articles on the Wellbeing Economics Approach, we have discussed how the current economic system has negative societal…
The National (Scotland) · Aug 8, 2023 Home Office 'wilfully' misrepresenting Scotland's refugee response, minister says A SCOTTISH Government minister says the Home Office is “wilfully” misrepresenting its work on refugees ...
The National (Scotland) · Aug 8, 2023 'I lived on the Bibby Stockholm - it's NOT acceptable to house asylum seekers on it' THE Bibby Stockholm barge will “feel like a prison” to the desperate asylum seekers fleeing war who are housed there, according to a man who…
The National (Scotland) · Aug 8, 2023 'Major breakthrough' in Jagtar Singh Johal case after Supreme Court of India ruling THE Supreme Court of India has granted bail in one of the cases against Jagtar Singh Johal in a “major breakthrough” six years after his arrest…
The National (Scotland) · Aug 7, 2023 UK Government is 'international outlier' on workplace breastfeeding breaks THE UK Government has been urged to introduce statutory breaks for breastfeeding mums in the workplace.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 7, 2023 UK Government explores 'potential site' to house refugees on barge in Scotland SCOTLAND's biggest council has confirmed the UK Government has explored "potential sites" to house an asylum barge in Glasgow.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 7, 2023 Government 'considering sending migrants to remote island' as plan B to Rwanda policy ASYLUM seekers could face deportation to a remote volcanic island in a “plan B” move by the UK Government should their Rwanda policy fail.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 6, 2023 Believe in Scotland unveils its route map to independence at General Election GRASSROOTS campaigners have unveiled a new plan for independence which proposes using a “double-majority mandate” at the next General Election…