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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.

M&S Chairman Faces Major Shareholder Revolt

Marks & Spencer confronts a significant shareholder rebellion as nearly 23% of investors vote against the re-election of Chairman Stuart Rose, citing governance concerns over his combined role with the CEO.

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.

Tesla Shares Crash After Musk's $56bn Pay Deal Rejected

Tesla faces a staggering $50bn market valuation loss as shareholders reject Elon Musk's colossal $56bn pay package, triggering a dramatic share price collapse and raising serious corporate governance concerns.

ANZ Bank fined £375k for major governance failures

Australia's ANZ Bank has been slapped with a hefty A$750,000 fine for 'widespread' corporate misconduct and failing to maintain proper share dealing policies for its directors, following a landmark Federal Court ruling.

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

Olympian Told She Was 'Too Fat' to Compete After Birth

An Olympic race walker's comeback was brutally halted by officials who deemed her 'fat' post-pregnancy. Her powerful story exposes the toxic body shaming and systemic barriers facing mothers in elite sport.

Julie Bishop resigns as ANU Chancellor in dramatic exit

Former Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop dramatically resigns as Chancellor of ANU, citing irreconcilable differences with Vice-Chancellor Professor Brian Schmidt over university governance and financial priorities.

ANU Vice-Chancellor resigns amid leadership crisis

Australian National University's Vice-Chancellor Professor Genevieve Bell abruptly resigns following staff no-confidence motion and governance concerns. Full story on the leadership crisis.

Ben & Jerry's Sues Unilever Over Israel Operations

Unilever faces a high-stakes legal challenge from its own subsidiary, Ben & Jerry's, over the controversial sale of its Israeli business operations, testing corporate governance and ethical boundaries.

Murdoch's Succession: Lachlan Takes Control in Family Deal

Exclusive details reveal Rupert Murdoch's carefully orchestrated succession plan, confirming Lachlan Murdoch will assume full control of the media empire in a landmark family agreement that reshapes global media power structures.

Russia & China 'Working in Tandem' to Undermine West

A senior Finnish security chief warns that Russia and China are escalating a coordinated campaign to erode public trust in Western governments and democratic institutions through sophisticated disinformation and cyber attacks.

UEFA's last chance to stop domestic matches going abroad

European football's governing body faces a pivotal legal and ethical showdown as it fights to prevent the controversial practice of staging domestic league games outside their home countries, a move that could forever change the beautiful game.

Tesla's New $1 Trillion Pay Deal For Elon Musk

Tesla's board is reportedly preparing a new, monumental pay deal for CEO Elon Musk, potentially worth up to $1 trillion, as the electric vehicle giant seeks to secure his leadership for the long term and tie his compensation directly to unprecedented mark

Court Voids Elon Musk's $56bn Tesla Pay Package

A Delaware judge has struck down Elon Musk's unprecedented $56bn Tesla compensation package, labelling it an 'unfathomable sum' and ruling the approval process was deeply flawed.

Elon Musk's £44bn Tesla pay package approved by shareholders

Tesla shareholders have overwhelmingly approved Elon Musk's colossal £44 billion compensation package, reinstating the largest CEO pay deal in corporate history after a legal battle. The vote signals strong investor confidence in Musk's leadership despite

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'.

Football Regulator Gets Prison Powers for Rogue Owners

UK government passes landmark Football Governance Bill, introducing an independent regulator with powers to impose prison sentences on club owners who break financial rules, aiming to protect clubs from reckless management.

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