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Doubts UK Government will set up deposit return scheme by 2025 deadline

THE “onus” is on the UK Government to make a success of the deposit return scheme (DRS) but Scottish ministers are “cynical” that they will…

The National (Scotland)

Outrage as UK Government poster claims Dennis the Menace was 'created in London'

A UK Government poster that appears to claim that Dennis the Menace was “created in London” has sparked outrage.

The National (Scotland)

SNP challenge Labour to support benefit reform following Gordon Brown comments

THE SNP have challenged Keir Starmer to reform Westminster’s welfare system following recent comments made by former prime minister Gordon Brown…

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UK Government had 'weak' arguments in Court of Session showdown, says law expert

A NUMBER of the UK Government's arguments were "weak" but it's difficult to call which side will win the Court of Session judicial review…

The National (Scotland)

Rishi Sunak's green U-turn risks delaying Scottish climate action, minister says

THE Scottish Government could be late in producing its new plans to tackle climate change because of the major “eleventh-hour” U-turn on green…

The National (Scotland)

'Irrelevant' if Alister Jack laid Section 35 order over policy dispute, court told

IT is “irrelevant” if Alister Jack blocked Scotland’s gender reforms due to a policy disagreement, a UK Government law officer told the Court…

The National (Scotland)

Ruling in judicial review of gender laws block could take some time, says judge

The case explored the UK Government’s use of Section 35 of the Scotland Act to stop Scottish Government legislation gaining royal assent.

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Claiming gender law block was due to policy row is a red herring, court told

A lawyer for the UK Government said the move came because of the effect the changes ‘would have on reserved law’.

The Independent UK

'Catastrophic': Stephen Flynn's full letter to Rishi Sunak on net zero 'sabotage'

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn has written to the Prime Minister urging him to rethink a reported U-turn on the UK Government's net-zero…

The National (Scotland)

Here's how to watch Rishi Sunak's climate speech and what he will say

Rishi Sunak is giving a speech to the British public today as the Prime Minister sets out changes to the UK Government's climate change commitments.

The National (Scotland)

Gender reforms block ‘inconsistent with constitutional principles of UK’

The Scottish Government has taken the UK Government to court over the latter’s use of a Section 35 order to prevent gender legislation.

The Independent UK

What to expect from the three-day Section 35 court hearing – and how to watch

NINE months after Alister Jack blocked the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill from becoming law the Scottish and UK governments are set to…

The National (Scotland)

Legal challenge to begin over UK Government’s gender reform block

The Scottish Government will set out its legal argument in the Court of Session, followed by the UK Government’s response.

The Independent UK

UK Government offers 'suboptimal' response as blocked Scottish rights bill returns

THE Social Justice Secretary criticised a “suboptimal” response from UK Government law officers ahead of the reintroduction of the UNCRC Bill.

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'UK plans to ban disposable vapes do not dispel threat of constitutional row'

THE Internal Market Act still has the potential to scupper a disposable vape ban in Scotland despite the fact the UK Government looks poised to…

The National (Scotland)

UK Government will 'not intervene' in safe consumption room pilot, says Alister Jack

THE UK Government will “not intervene” in the safe consumption room pilot following the Lord Advocate’s statement, Alister Jack has said.

The Independent UK

UK Government will not intervene on plans for drug consumption room, says Jack

It comes after Scotland’s Lord Advocate paved the way for such a facility to be established.

The National (Scotland)

All Labour MSPs fail to back motion condemning Tory child poverty policies

SCOTTISH Labour MSPs have come under fire for not backing a motion calling out the UK Government’s approach to child poverty.

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UK immigration policy blamed for unemployment rise in Scotland

THE UK Government’s immigration policy must be urgently reassessed with hospitality and agriculture sectors in Scotland continuing to struggle…

The National (Scotland)

First Minister urges UK Government not to block safe drug consumption room pilot

THE First Minister has urged the UK Government not to block a safe drug consumption room pilot after the Lord Advocate gave the scheme the green…

The National (Scotland)

TUC to report UK Government to UN workers' rights watchdog over anti-strike law

The TUC is reporting the Government to the United Nations workers’ rights watchdog over the controversial new law on strikes, it has been…

The National (Scotland)

BBC defends failure to include Scottish Government update on Raac in news show

THE BBC failed to include a key statement from a Scottish Government minister on Raac concrete during its flagship morning news programme.

The National (Scotland)

UK officials BLANK Scottish requests for 'new' Raac risk evidence

UK officials have repeatedly failed to explain to the Scottish Government why entire schools in England have closed, The National can reveal.

The National (Scotland)

Stephen Flynn urges UK Government to reintroduce £400 energy rebate

THE UK Government should reintroduce the £400 energy rebate, the SNP ’s Westminster leader has urged.

The Independent UK

Air traffic failure: how much do controllers earn?

The average salary of an air traffic controller is £18,001, according to a UK government website

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