Tributes to man who died after van hit by tree during Storm Babet John Gillan, 56, was from Arbroath. The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023
Brexiteer says referendum result should have required a supermajority A UK Government minister has expressed regret the Brexit referendum did not require a supermajority to pass. The National (Scotland) · Oct 23, 2023
'Long road to recovery' for places hit by Storm Babet, First Minister warns First Minister Humza Yousaf has said there will be a “long road to recovery” for those impacted by Storm Babet. The National (Scotland) · Oct 23, 2023
Petition calling for energy bill rebate this winter reaches major milestone THE Tory Government is coming under further pressure to reintroduce a £400 energy bill rebate this year after 10,000 people signed a petition… The National (Scotland) · Oct 23, 2023
Scots urged to share thoughts on new winter payment for pensioners Views are being sought on the introduction of the Pension Age Winter Heating Payment, a new benefit to replace the UK Government’s Winter Fuel… The National (Scotland) · Oct 23, 2023
UK and Ireland ministers say relations ‘back on positive trajectory’ The 65th plenary session of the British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly was taking place in Co Kildare. The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023
First Minister predicts a ‘long road to recovery’ for flood-hit town Humza Yousaf said the council would receive the funding needed to recover from the flooding. The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023
Humza Yousaf's in-laws down to six bottles of water 'in house of 100 people' Humza Yousaf is “pleading” with the UK Government to demand the Rafah border in the south of the Gaza Strip is opened on behalf of his… The National (Scotland) · Oct 23, 2023
Mother-in-law living through ‘torture’ in Gaza, First Minister Humza Yousaf says The First Minister urged the UK Government to demand the Rafah border crossing be opened. The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023
Home Office slammed for 'reprehensible' plan to use MRI to age assess asylum seekers THE Scottish Government has hit out at the Home Office for using children as “pawns” over plans to use MRI scanners to determine the age of… The National (Scotland) · Oct 22, 2023
Scottish woman shares 'cry for help' as husband trapped in Gaza A SCOTTISH woman has said she has been “left in the dark” after her husband was stranded in Gaza. Jola Aljakhbir, from Glasgow, said her husband… The National (Scotland) · Oct 20, 2023
Rishi Sunak steps up diplomatic campaign to avoid wider Middle East war The Prime Minister will meet regional leaders in Egypt on Friday as he seeks to prevent the Israel-Hamas conflict escalating. The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2023
Sunak in push to avoid Israel-Hamas conflict leading to wider Middle East war Prime Minister Rishi Sunak encouraged Saudi Arabia to use its influence in the region to support stability. The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023
UK Government’s £10 million aid for Palestinians is ‘pitiful’, MPs say The Prime Minister said the UK was increasing its support by a third when he confirmed the sum this week. The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023
The National (Scotland) · Oct 19, 2023 Huge majority oppose UK Government policy and support Israel/Hamas ceasefire - poll A HUGE majority of Brits support a ceasefire in Israel and Palestine, putting them at odds with the UK Government and Labour.
The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023 Sunak pleads for Middle East stability as Israel wages ‘long war’ with Hamas Rishi Sunak said he wanted Israel to win its war with the Gaza-based group but called for regional powers to avoid the conflict spilling over.
The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023 Sunak arrives in Saudi Arabia after Israel tells UK to brace for ‘long war’ He is set to meet with Saudi leader, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, during the second stop on his Middle East tour.
The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023 Israel’s President accuses BBC of ‘atrocious’ coverage of Hamas-Israel conflict The BBC said it makes it clear that Hamas is proscribed as a terrorist organisation by the UK Government.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 18, 2023 Alex Salmond marks dud indyref2 date, saying SNP 'failed' Yessers ALEX Salmond has marked the failed attempt to hold another independence referendum – originally slated to go ahead tomorrow – by saying the SNP…
The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023 Foreign Secretary raises doubts about feasibility of Israel-Hamas ceasefire James Cleverly said ‘the behaviour of Hamas’ has not given him confidence the group would respect a ceasefire.
The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023 HS2 will benefit Wales even after northern leg is scrapped – minister James Davies did not rise to calls for Wales to be given more devolved funding for rail following the decision to scrap HS2 to Manchester.
The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023 Yousaf: UK and rest of world must create refugee scheme for people fleeing Gaza Humza Yousaf offered Scotland as the first place to take refugees from the Middle East.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 16, 2023 Jamie Hepburn says majority of votes 'not necessary' for independence talks INDEPENDENCE minister Jamie Hepburn has insisted the SNP are not lacking in ambition after the party rejected using the next General Election as a…
The National (Scotland) · Oct 16, 2023 Majority of Scots support UK plan to develop Rosebank oil field, poll finds THE majority of Scots voters back the UK Government’s decision to grant a licence to the Rosebank oil field in the North Sea, a new poll has…
The National (Scotland) · Oct 15, 2023 'The frankest exchange since the Nato debate': Independence figures on the SNP debate AS Scotland's biggest party voted on its independence strategy to rid itself of Westminster, the wider Yes movement watched on.