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Scotland's Devolution Crisis: SNP Minister Must Resign

Exclusive analysis reveals Scotland's governance is in a state of paralysis, with the SNP facing mounting pressure over policy failures and constitutional stagnation. Stephen Daisley's damning indictment demands urgent ministerial accountability.

Scottish Minister Resigns After Assault Allegation

Scottish Government Minister Jamie Hepburn has abruptly resigned from his post after being accused of assaulting Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross. The shock resignation sends shockwaves through Holyrood amid ongoing political tensions.

Douglas Ross accuses John Swinney of 'ducking responsibility'

Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross launches a scathing attack on First Minister John Swinney, accusing him of evading accountability on key government policies and failing the Scottish people in a fiery First Minister's Questions session.

Scottish Justice Secretary Faces Ministerial Code Probe

Scottish Justice Secretary Angela Constance is under investigation for a potential breach of ministerial rules after contacting a public body about a constituent's case, raising questions about propriety in the Scottish Government.

SNP climate policies risk £700m annual black hole

A bombshell report reveals the staggering £700 million per year cost of the SNP's net-zero climate policies, posing a severe risk to Scotland's public finances with no clear funding plan.

Holyrood Spends More Time on Palestine Than Scottish Issues

Exclusive analysis reveals the Scottish Parliament is spending disproportionate time on international affairs like Palestine while domestic crises in Perthshire, Paisley and across Scotland demand urgent attention. Critics question Holyrood's misplaced pr

Sturgeon: Scotland's £27.4bn Benefits Bill Unsustainable

Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon delivers stark warning about Scotland's devolved social security system, revealing benefits spending has surged by £7.4bn since 2015. Exclusive analysis shows the growing strain on public finances.

Badenoch Denies UK in Secret IMF Bailout Talks

Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch has categorically denied that the UK is in talks with the IMF for a financial bailout, calling the speculation 'ridiculous' amidst growing concerns over the nation's debt and welfare spending.

UK Universities Face Financial Collapse - Crisis Deepens

Britain's world-class university system faces existential threat from unsustainable funding models, chronic underinvestment, and political short-termism. Urgent reform is needed to prevent irreversible damage.

Japan's Imperial Family Faces Crisis Over Lavish Ritual

The costly and secretive Daijosai enthronement ritual for Emperor Naruhito has ignited a fierce debate in Japan, pitting ancient tradition against modern financial transparency and the future of the Chrysanthemum Throne.

40% of UK parents skip meals to feed their children

Exclusive research reveals the devastating impact of the cost-of-living crisis, with millions of UK parents skipping meals to feed their children and energy bills crippling family finances.

September's Financial Squeeze: The New January Blues

UK shoppers are bracing for a brutal September as a perfect storm of back-to-school costs, rising bills, and early Christmas spending threatens to empty bank accounts. Experts reveal why this month is the new January for financial stress.

Swinney's Braveheart retort to Ross in fiery FMQs clash

First Minister John Swinney delivered a blistering, Braveheart-inspired retort to Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross during a heated First Minister's Questions, defending the SNP's record and accusing opponents of 'gutter politics'.

Gen Z Redefines UK Christmas Spending Amid Tariffs

Exclusive analysis reveals how Generation Z is navigating the cost-of-living crisis and new tariffs, turning to TikTok for budget-friendly gift ideas and redefining Christmas consumerism in Britain.

Budget Leak: Treasury Fury Over NHS Funding Revelation

Exclusive: Treasury officials are furious after Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting appeared to reveal key Budget details on a junior doctors' pay deal and a major NHS funding injection days before the official announcement.

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