Swinney Accused of Doubling Down on Gender Self-ID Policy
Scottish Government faces criticism for arguing that banning biological males from female prisons violates rights, despite Supreme Court ruling on biological sex definition.
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King Charles hosts Scottish business reception at Holyroodhouse
King Charles celebrated Scotland's entrepreneurial spirit with First Minister John Swinney at Holyroodhouse, tasting award-winning Rosebank whisky. Read about the royal engagement and its focus on Scottish business.
Welsh Labour politician Hefin David died by suicide, inquest rules
Coroner concludes Hefin David, the Labour MS for Caerphilly, took his own life. Keir Starmer hailed him as a 'powerful voice for Wales'. Read the full story and tributes.
Swinney's 'Peanuts' Budget Tax Cut Attacked
First Minister John Swinney faces fierce criticism for a Scottish Budget offering minimal tax relief, dubbed 'the smallest tax cut in history'. Read the full Holyrood debate.
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Swinney's 'Smallest Tax Cut' Sparks Holyrood Row
John Swinney faces fierce criticism over a budget offering some workers a tax cut of just 61p a week. The First Minister defends his plans as Scottish Tories and Labour clash over economic priorities.
Stormont presses London for budget flexibility and funding
First Minister Michelle O'Neill urges the UK government for more funding and flexibility to secure Northern Ireland's first multi-year budget in over a decade. Read the latest on the Stormont stalemate.
Stormont First Minister presses London for budget flexibility
First Minister Michelle O'Neill urges the UK government for more funding and flexibility to secure Northern Ireland's first multi-year budget in over a decade. Read the latest on the Stormont stalemate.
Swinney not briefed on seized tanker in Scottish waters
First Minister John Swinney demands answers after learning from media reports about a seized Venezuelan-linked oil tanker, the Marinera, in the Moray Firth. He insists on advanced briefing from the UK Government.
SNP Budget Freeze Drags Scots into Higher Tax Brackets
John Swinney's budget refuses tax relief for middle earners, freezing thresholds and widening the Scotland-UK tax gap. Critics slam SNP's 'contempt' for hard-working households.
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SNP Budget: Tax Freeze Hits 106,000 Scots, Benefits Bill Rises
The SNP's latest budget freezes higher tax thresholds, dragging thousands into top rates while benefits spending hits £7.2bn. Read the full analysis of the financial impact.
SNP Sport Funding Falls Short of £100m Pledge
Scottish government's £40m budget increase for sport is criticised as insufficient. MSP Brian Whittle warns of squandered legacy ahead of Commonwealth Games and World Cup.
SNP Sport Budget Shortfall Criticised by MSP
Scottish Government's £40m funding increase for sport fails to meet £100m SNP pledge, risking the legacy of a major summer of sport. Critics demand a long-term strategy.
Scottish Child Payment increase 'falls short', say campaigners
The Scottish Budget pledges to raise the child payment to £40 a week for under-ones by 2027. Poverty action groups argue this fails to meet 2030 child poverty targets and leaves older children behind.
Welsh civil servants translate 8 words in major project
A Welsh Government translation project involving 43 officials and 8 academics has agreed on Welsh equivalents for only four of eight English words. Critics label it a 'ludicrous' waste of resources.
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Simple Breathing Technique Makes You Sound More Confident
Public speaking expert Matt Abrahams reveals a simple 'landing phrase' breathing method to reduce filler words and sound more polished. Try it today.
Public Speaking Expert's 'Inhale' Technique Reduces Filler Words
Stanford lecturer Matt Abrahams reveals a simple breathing method called 'Landing Phrases' to sound more confident and reduce hesitations like 'um' and 'like'. Try it today.
Cumming's US Fears vs Scottish Dread Over SNP Rule
Actor Alan Cumming finds Trump's America 'scary', but a commentator argues 19 years of SNP governance in Scotland is the true source of dread. Explore the clash of political fears.
Swinney grilled on integrity, tax claims and NHS in fiery session
First Minister John Swinney faced a barrage of criticism over integrity, tax claims and NHS failings from opposition leaders and his own MSP Michelle Thomson. Read the full breakdown of the heated Holyrood exchange.
Swinney Faces Integrity and Tax Grilling in Holyrood
First Minister John Swinney faced fierce questioning on government integrity, tax claims, and NHS failings from opposition leaders and his own MSP. Read the full breakdown of the tense Holyrood exchange.
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Arctic Blast Grips North Scotland, MP Slams Response
An Arctic freeze has paralysed North Scotland. MP Andrew Bowie details the emergency response and calls for faster action from the Scottish Government. Read the full story.
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.
Stormont budget draft published despite DUP rejection
Finance Minister John O'Dowd publishes a draft multi-year budget for Northern Ireland, sparking immediate criticism from the DUP who label it 'deeply flawed'. Read the details of the £26bn health spend and the political standoff.
Justice Secretary breached code but keeps job
An independent probe found Scotland's Justice Secretary breached the ministerial code twice over grooming gangs comments. She will keep her role after receiving a formal letter of reprove. Read the full details.
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City leaders are stepping beyond local duties to address global crises like climate change and public health. Discover how this new urban diplomacy is reshaping governance.
Sturgeon's Novel Plans & £75k Golden Goodbye Amid SNP Legacy
Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon plans a political thriller while transitioning from politics with a substantial taxpayer-funded package. We examine her legacy, earnings, and the fallout for the SNP.
Sturgeon's Novel Plans and £75k Golden Goodbye
Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon plans a political thriller novel as she steps down, with a taxpayer-funded exit package and a legacy of policy failures under scrutiny. Explore her next moves.
SNP pushes for free-to-air sports after Scotland's World Cup return
The SNP calls for all major sporting events to be free-to-air as Scotland's football team heads to its first World Cup since 1998. Read why they say paywalls must end.
Friends Discover They Are Long-Lost Sisters via DNA
Two colleagues, both adopted from the Dominican Republic, joked they were sisters. Years later, a DNA test proved it true. Read their incredible story of family reunited.
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Findlay 'Not Holding Breath' on Scottish Budget Deal
Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay expresses scepticism over a budget deal with the SNP government, citing a 'punitive' income tax system. Finance Secretary Shona Robison will set out plans in January.
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