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Agriculture funding change sent shock waves through Scottish farming, says NFU

Hundreds of farmers, crofters and agricultural workers protested outside the Scottish Parliament on Thursday

Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2024

Unions demand action to prevent ‘corporate decapitation’ of Grangemouth

Unite general secretary Sharon Graham accused Petroineos of ‘industrial vandalism’ amid plans to shut down the last oil refinery in Scotland.

Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2024

Home Secretary signs ‘world-first’ deal with Iraq to tackle people smuggling

Yvette Cooper took part in a three-day visit to the country this week.

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2024

UK Government faces total arms embargo legal challenge over Israel arrest warrants

THE UK Government could be forced into an immediate ban on arms sales to Israel after human rights campaigners issued an ultimatum to Westminster…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 27, 2024

Swinney hints at new energy bill support for pensioners

It comes after his Government delayed its devolved version of the winter fuel payment after cuts by the UK Government.

Evening Standard · Nov 27, 2024

Give asylum seekers in Glasgow right to work after six months, SNP tell UK Government

THE UK Government has been asked to consider a pilot scheme in Scotland to give asylum seekers the right to work.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 27, 2024

UK Government to discuss providing funding for Scotland to Europe ferry

THE UK Government is set to discuss providing funding to reinstate a ferry between Scotland and mainland Europe ...

The National (Scotland) · Nov 27, 2024

Major supermarkets back call to ban cages for UK hens

The Government needs to take action to support the industry to transition to cage-free eggs, campaigners have urged.

Evening Standard · Nov 27, 2024

Late Labour leader John Smith’s daughter asks to be accepted as herself in Lords

Baroness Smith of Cluny KC took up the role of Advocate General for Scotland following a distinguished legal career.

Evening Standard · Nov 26, 2024

Russia bars UK Cabinet ministers over ‘hostile actions’

Deputy PM Angela Rayner, Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Home Secretary Yvette Cooper were among 30 UK citizens put on a ‘stop list’ published by Russia

Evening Standard · Nov 26, 2024