Scottish retailers warn of mass closures over business rates
A coalition of 37 major retailers warns SNP ministers that failing to match England's business rates discount in next week's Budget will push shops to the brink, risking thousands of jobs.
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11,000 Arrest Warrants Backlog Strains Police Scotland
Police Scotland faces a crisis with nearly 11,000 outstanding arrest warrants, including for serious crimes, diverting officers from communities. Experts warn the justice system is at breaking point.
Scottish welfare branded 'fraudster's charter'
Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay warns the SNP's 'light touch' benefit system is 'out of control'. With spending set to hit £10bn, he pledges a review and cuts ahead of the Holyrood election. Read the full analysis.
Tory leader warns Scottish welfare system is 'out of control'
Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay warns the SNP's 'light touch' welfare approach is a fraud risk, with benefit spending forecast to reach £10bn a year. Read his party's proposals for cuts.
Paris Hilton on past media 'cruelty' and her activism
Paris Hilton reflects on the 'cruel' media harassment she endured in the 2000s, her crafted 'dumb blonde' persona, and how motherhood fuels her child welfare advocacy. Read her full story.
Scottish Party Leaders Set Out Election Pledges for May
SNP's John Swinney pushes for independence referendum, Labour's Anas Sarwar targets 'competence', and Tory Russell Findlay focuses on tax cuts as the Holyrood election campaign begins. Read their key pitches.
Labour urged to raise age of criminal responsibility
A major report demands Labour raises the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 14, arguing the current law harms vulnerable children. Read the full findings.
Report: Ban free translators for migrant benefit claims
A new report urges ministers to ban migrants from using taxpayer-funded translators to claim benefits, aiming to save millions and restore parliamentary control over the welfare system.
New UK animal welfare strategy bans hare hunting season
The UK government launches a new animal welfare plan for England, introducing a 'close season' for hares and pledging to end cages for hens and farrowing crates for pigs. Read the full details.
Victoria Police policy risks fair trial rights for detainees
A new Victoria Police welfare policy has sparked controversy, with legal experts warning it could compromise detainees' right to a fair trial. Read the full investigation.
Carer's Allowance Report Reveals DWP Systemic Failures
A devastating independent review exposes how the DWP's flawed Carer's Allowance system criminalised unpaid carers, with some driven to consider suicide. Ministers face calls for apology and urgent reform.
Scotland's Prison Crisis: Foreign Inmates Hit Record 9%
Scotland's prison population reaches a 50-year high with foreign nationals now constituting nearly one in ten inmates. Discover the figures and political fallout.
Universal Credit changes: £725 boost for millions
Major DWP reforms to Universal Credit will see nearly 4 million households get an income boost. Learn how the new Act impacts payments and work incentives.
Government drops 35-hour job search rule for benefits
The UK Government is ditching the rigid 35-hour weekly job search requirement for benefit claimants. Discover how the new 'Pathfinder' scheme aims for a more personalised approach to welfare.
US Indigenous Child Removal Crisis Continues
Shocking investigation reveals US child welfare systems still separate Native American children from families at disproportionate rates. Learn the devastating truth.
SNP ministers condemned over early prisoner release scheme
Scottish ministers confront explosive backlash as hundreds of prisoners are set for early release under emergency measures, sparking outrage from victims' families and political opponents.
Scottish Government performs dramatic tax U-turn
Deputy First Minister John Swinney abandons key election pledge as Scottish Government announces income tax increases in major policy reversal, breaking SNP manifesto commitment.
Civil servants forced into independence paper meetings
Scottish Government officials have been compelled to attend multiple meetings to accelerate work on a new independence prospectus, sparking concerns about civil service neutrality and taxpayer resources being used for constitutional campaigning.
Prison Crisis: Wrongful Releases Expose Broken System
Exclusive investigation reveals Britain's prison service is buckling under systemic pressures, with mistaken releases reaching critical levels. Discover how institutional failures, not individual errors, are putting public safety at risk.
Business Chief Demands Sick Note System Overhaul
Former John Lewis chairman Sir Charlie Mayfield calls for urgent reform of UK sick note culture, warning it's pushing people out of work and burdening the NHS.
Victoria prisoners serving full terms in police cells
Exclusive investigation reveals Victoria's correctional system at breaking point as prisoners complete entire jail terms in police cells, raising serious human rights concerns.
Benefits System Language Creates Claimant Anxiety
Exploring the psychological toll of navigating the UK's benefits system and how its alienating language exacerbates claimant anxiety while creating unnecessary barriers to essential support.
Rangers and Celtic clash over VAR and refereeing standards
Explosive fallout as Rangers and Celtic clash over refereeing standards after dramatic League Cup semi-final, with VAR at the centre of the storm.
St Mirren's steel proves substance beats sexy football
Discover how St Mirren FC is redefining success in Scottish football with their gritty, determined approach that proves substance often trumps style in the beautiful game.
Benefits crackdown targets caviar and lobster purchases
Exclusive investigation reveals how Britain's welfare system is set for a major overhaul, with luxury items including lobster, caviar, and premium steaks potentially being banned from purchase through benefits.
Britain's Poverty Paradox: Pensioners vs Children
New analysis reveals the stark political choice facing Britain: tackling pensioner poverty has come at the expense of children. Discover why our welfare system forces this impossible decision and what it means for the nation's future.
SNP leadership crisis as John Swinney faces internal rebellion
Exclusive: Senior SNP figures challenge John Swinney's leadership as party faces critical questions about independence strategy and policy direction amid growing internal tensions.
Mother loses child benefit after booking flight but not flying
A British mother has lost thousands in child benefit payments after DWP officials ruled she emigrated to Norway - despite never boarding her booked flight. The controversial case exposes gaps in welfare rules.
Swinney rules out Scottish income tax increases
SNP leader John Swinney makes significant commitment to Scottish taxpayers, pledging no further income tax increases while challenging Labour's economic plans ahead of Westminster election.
Scots Uni Hosts Rapists' Rights Group - Fury Erupts
A Scottish university faces mounting criticism after allowing a controversial organisation campaigning for convicted rapists' rights to deliver a campus lecture, raising serious questions about institutional judgment and victim welfare.
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