St Piran's Day in Cornwall Celebrates Cultural Revival
Cornwall's St Piran's Day celebrations in Launceston highlight a cultural resurgence, with parades, language recognition, and calls for a bank holiday marking Cornish identity.
Category : Devolved
Empty Playgrounds: Scotland's Changing Childhood Culture
A Lewis village's unused multi-use games area sparks reflection on how childhood has transformed from outdoor play to digital immersion under decades of social change.
SNP Awards New Ferry Contract to Ferguson Marine Despite Past Issues
Scottish ministers directly award Ferguson Marine a contract for four new vessels, raising concerns over cost overruns and delays similar to previous ferry projects.
Stormont's £390m Boost Recognises Public Service Pressures
Finance Minister John O'Dowd welcomes £390 million funding uplift from UK Government, calling it recognition of strains on Northern Ireland's public services amid SEN and healthcare challenges.
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Welsh Language Revolution Required to Meet 2050 Target
A major report calls for transformative action to protect Welsh, as speaker numbers fail to keep pace with population growth and political threats loom.
Christian Leaders Urge MSPs to Vote Against Assisted Dying Bill
Christian leaders across Scotland have issued a joint letter warning MSPs that legalising assisted dying could expose vulnerable people to coercion and undermine human dignity, ahead of a final vote on the Bill.
Scotland Legalises Water Cremations as First UK Nation
Scotland has become the first UK country to legalise hydrolysis, an eco-friendly alternative to traditional burial or cremation, responding to growing demand for sustainable funeral options.
Scotland Introduces 'Boil in Bag' Eco-Funerals in UK First
Scotland becomes the first UK nation to legalise alkaline hydrolysis funerals, where bodies are dissolved into sterile liquid in an eco-friendly alternative to cremation.
Scotland Introduces Water Cremation as Green Funeral Choice
Scotland becomes the first UK nation to legalise water cremation, offering an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional burial or cremation from March 2.
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Holyrood Sets Final Date for Assisted Dying Bill Vote
MSPs will debate amendments to the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults Bill on March 10, with a final vote scheduled for March 17, as Scotland follows other UK jurisdictions.
Holyrood to Approve Scottish Budget with NHS and Cost of Living Focus
MSPs are expected to pass the Scottish Government's 2026-27 Budget, which includes funding for walk-in GP clinics and increased child payments, despite Conservative opposition.
Senedd Votes to Implement Westminster Assisted Dying Bill
Welsh assembly members voted 28 to 23 in favour of implementing the Westminster assisted dying bill, with the issue requiring another vote after May's elections if it passes the House of Lords.
Lost Village of Epynt: 200 Residents Told 'It's Gone'
In 1940, 54 farming families in mid-Wales were forcibly evacuated for a WWII training ground. Their abandoned village remains a haunting memory of wartime sacrifice.
Swinney: Independence 'Within Reach' After SNP Poll Lead
First Minister John Swinney asserts Scottish independence is achievable after a new poll projects the SNP just one seat short of a Holyrood majority, citing Westminster chaos as a catalyst.
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Abuse Victims Memorial Unveiled at Stormont After Long Campaign
A memorial plaque honouring children who suffered historical institutional abuse has been unveiled at Parliament Buildings in Belfast, fulfilling a key recommendation from the 2017 Hart Inquiry report.
Scottish Campaign Urges Boys to Reject Online Misogyny
A new Scottish Government advertising campaign targets boys and young men, warning that sharing sexist content online 'is never harmless' and has real-world consequences for women and girls.
Assisted Dying Bill 'Long Overdue' for Terminally Ill Scots
Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP Liam McArthur defends his Assisted Dying Bill, stating it offers compassionate choice for terminally ill adults, despite criticism from palliative care specialists.
Assisted Dying Bill 'Long Overdue' Says Scottish MSP
Liam McArthur MSP argues his assisted dying legislation offers compassionate choice for terminally ill adults, despite criticism from palliative care groups.
Teen Killer's Early Release and Bus Pass Sparks Outrage
A 15-year-old who killed a bus driver in Elgin faces early release and retains free travel rights, prompting condemnation from Conservative leader Russell Findlay in Holyrood.
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Historic Welsh Chapel Saved by Community Fundraising
A beloved Welsh valleys chapel, the birthplace of the hymn Cwm Rhondda, has been secured by local people after a successful £73,000 fundraising campaign.
£400m Treasury Reserve for Northern Ireland Health and Education
Northern Ireland's Finance Minister John O'Dowd announces a £400 million Treasury reserve claim to support Stormont departments facing overspends, with funds repayable over three years.
Stormont Gets £400m Treasury Reserve for Health and Education
Northern Ireland's Finance Minister John O'Dowd announces a £400 million Treasury reserve claim to support Stormont departments, with funds allocated to health and education services.
Scottish Government's Gender Case Costs Top £760,000
The Scottish Government has spent over £760,000 defending legal challenges from women's rights campaigners, including a landmark Supreme Court ruling on the definition of 'woman'.
Scottish Grooming Gang Inquiry Decision Delayed 18 Months
A decision on launching a Scottish public inquiry into grooming gangs faces an 18-month delay, prompting fury from victims and opposition politicians over the extended timeline.
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Stormont Executive Allocates £55m for Public Sector Pay and Infrastructure
The Northern Ireland Executive has agreed a £55 million funding package, with the largest share going to health pay awards, followed by infrastructure and education investments.
Scottish Government Defends Trans Prisoner Policy in Court
The SNP government argues that housing transgender women in men's prisons would deny their identity and harm rehabilitation, as campaign group For Women Scotland challenges the policy.
NI Ministers Deny Being 'Controlled' Over Maze Site
First Minister Michelle O'Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly have firmly rejected Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson's assertion that they are externally controlled regarding the stalled Maze prison redevelopment plans.
SNP Budget branded a 'boorach' as Reform UK descends into chaos
Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay derided the SNP's budget as a 'boorach' in a fiery Holyrood exchange, while Reform UK faced turmoil with Robert Jenrick's defection. Discover the day's key political drama.
Scottish Budget Declares War on Wealth with New Taxes
Shona Robison's pre-election Budget hikes taxes on high earners and luxury assets, sparking business fears and accusations of short-term populism. Read the full analysis.
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Stormont presses London for more budget funding and flexibility
First Minister Michelle O'Neill urges the UK government for extra funding and flexibility to secure Northern Ireland's first multi-year budget in over a decade, citing austerity's impact on public services.
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