Category : Devolved

UK and Irish Governments in High-Stakes Talks to Salvage Power-Sharing at Stormont

UK and Ireland in Fresh Talks to Restore Stormont

Exclusive: The UK Secretary of State has launched a fresh diplomatic push with the Irish government in a bid to break the political deadlock and restore the devolved government in Northern Ireland.

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Stormont Power-Sharing Resumes: Historic Deal Ends Two-Year Deadlock in Northern Ireland

Stormont Power-Sharing Restored After Two-Year Deadlock

Northern Ireland's devolved government has been restored after a two-year political stalemate, with Michelle O'Neill of Sinn Féin making history as First Minister in a landmark power-sharing agreement.

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Scotland's Benefits Bill Crisis: Tax Hikes & Spending Cuts Loom as Ministers Face Financial Reality Check

Scotland's benefits bill crisis may force tax hikes and cuts

Scottish ministers confront stark warnings as the nation's soaring benefits expenditure threatens to trigger significant tax increases and austerity measures, testing the limits of devolved powers.

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John Swinney Elected First Minister of Scotland: Holyrood Unites Behind SNP Leader

John Swinney Elected as Scotland's New First Minister

SNP's John Swinney has been officially elected as Scotland's new First Minister by MSPs at Holyrood, vowing to focus on the economy, jobs, and rebuilding public services.

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Jan Moore: Westminster's 'Accidental Architect' Who Shaped Devolution and Modernised the Commons

Jan Moore: Westminster's 'Accidental Architect' Dies at 73

Tribute to the pioneering Commons clerk Jan Moore, whose behind-the-scenes work was instrumental in shaping the UK's devolution settlements and modernising parliamentary procedures.

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Scottish Tory Leader Demands Westminster Power Grab in Explosive Reform Ultimatum

Scottish Tories Demand Westminster Power Grab Over Holyrood

Scottish Conservative leader Craig Hoy demands UK government wrest control of devolved policies from Holyrood, accusing SNP-Green coalition of 'policy vandalism' and threatening Union stability.

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Scottish Government Faces Westminster Block on Key International Offices

Westminster blocks Scottish Government's international offices plan

UK ministers have rejected a Scottish Government request to open new international offices in key European cities, citing concerns over policy confusion and constitutional overreach.

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Scottish Nationalists Accused of 'Fiddling While Rome Burns'

A scathing critique accuses the SNP of indulging in constitutional fantasies and partisan posturing while Scotland grapples with severe real-world challenges in public services and the economy.

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