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Royal Navy aircraft carrier loads up on ammunition in Scotland

A ROYAL Navy aircraft carrier arrived on the Clyde on Friday to load up on ammunition and supplies with the aim to deploy operationally.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 7, 2025

Key nuclear weapon treaty ‘struggling’ as UK ignores obligations, expert warns

A CRUCIAL international treaty seen as the cornerstone of nuclear relations is “really struggling” in the modern age as nuclear-armed states…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 6, 2025

Nuclear weapon abolition 'not achievable with UN ban treaty', Labour Government says

THE Labour Government has dismissed an international treaty looking to ban nuclear weapons – claiming it cannot achieve that goal ...

The National (Scotland) · Mar 6, 2025

More drug consumption rooms needed to 'really make a difference', MPs told

MORE drug consumption rooms are needed in Glasgow to “really make a difference” to the number of deaths in the city, a UK Government committee…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 5, 2025

Scottish Labour silent as Rachel Reeves to cut billions in welfare

Scottish Labour have remained silent amid reports that Rachel Reeves is planning billions of pounds of cuts to welfare spending ...

The National (Scotland) · Mar 5, 2025

'Relentless disregard': Fury as Westminster AGAIN snubs Scottish city for funding

A Scottish city has been snubbed for UK funding – with Westminster accused of “relentless disregard” for the area ...

The National (Scotland) · Mar 5, 2025

UN committee urges Labour to bin two-child cap and boost benefit spending

A TOP United Nations committee has urged the UK Government to bin austerity welfare policies like the two-child cap.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 5, 2025

John Swinney ‘troubled’ by reports of imminent welfare cuts

Scotland’s First Minister has said he is “troubled” by reports there could be a benefits cut announced by the Chancellor within weeks

The National (Scotland) · Mar 5, 2025

Swinney ‘troubled’ by reports of imminent welfare cuts

The First Minister said such a move could endanger his drive to eradicate child poverty.

Evening Standard · Mar 5, 2025

Make it easier to open drug consumption rooms as first has saved lives, MPs told

The Thistle, which opened in Glasgow’s east end earlier this year, has had more than 1,000 visits by drug users.

The Independent UK · Mar 5, 2025