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Ontario to sell Crown land for Crown Royal whisky

Ontario's government, led by Premier Doug Ford, plans to sell 43 acres of public land to a spirits giant for a new Crown Royal facility. Critics call it a 'sweetheart deal'. Read the full investigation.

Flood-Prone Hampshire Field for Sale at £250k

A six-acre field near Fareham, which floods for most of the year, is on the market for £250,000. Viewing requires wellies. Discover this unique Hampshire property opportunity.

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.

Bean Family Farm faces closure in land trust battle

A 14th-generation Massachusetts farm, run by an L.L. Bean descendant, fights to survive. A local land trust blocks expansion onto conserved land, sparking a legal battle and fears of a community food desert.

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.

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.

SNP accused of treating Scottish voters with contempt

Explosive revelations show SNP ministers have consistently prioritised independence over pressing public concerns, leaving Scottish voters feeling betrayed and ignored after years of empty promises.

Ronnie Sim: Scottish Political Titan Dies at 86

The political world mourns Ronnie Sim, the formidable Scottish Labour politician whose strategic brilliance and unwavering principles shaped modern Scottish politics and the devolution settlement.

Scottish Labour: NHS Will Never Be Sold Off

Anas Sarwar makes bold commitment to protect Scotland's NHS from privatisation, drawing clear dividing lines with political opponents ahead of crucial elections.

Jeremy Corbyn eyes Scottish Parliament comeback

Exclusive: Jeremy Corbyn is reportedly considering a dramatic return to frontline politics by standing for election to the Scottish Parliament, with Green co-leader Patrick Harvie suggesting the former Labour leader could be a 'formidable voice' for progr

Indigenous tribes claim ownership of all homes in Canadian city

The quiet community of Richmond, British Columbia, has been plunged into turmoil after local First Nations tribes asserted legal ownership over all private homes and municipal buildings, leaving residents in legal limbo and threatening to upend property r

Murray blasts SNP's 'divisive' independence focus

New Scottish Secretary Ian Murray launches blistering attack on SNP's independence agenda, vowing to make devolution work and prioritise public services over constitutional battles.

Scottish workers pay highest taxes in UK

Exclusive analysis reveals how Scotland's progressive tax system is penalising ambition and creating the highest tax rates in Britain, with middle-earners facing unprecedented financial pressure.

Swinney's Indyref2 Plan: Empty Rhetoric Exposed

Exclusive analysis reveals the Scottish Government's independence plan is in disarray, with even First Minister John Swinney appearing directionless on the path to Indyref2 amid growing internal confusion.

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