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UK Government will not intervene on plans for drug consumption room, says Jack

It comes after Scotland’s Lord Advocate paved the way for such a facility to be established.

The Independent UK

Investment summit a success despite political instability – Heaton-Harris

Around 200 investors from across the world are attending the event in Belfast.

The Independent UK

All Labour MSPs fail to back motion condemning Tory child poverty policies

SCOTTISH Labour MSPs have come under fire for not backing a motion calling out the UK Government’s approach to child poverty.

The National (Scotland)

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British diplomats should receive lessons on Scotland, say MPs

MPs must move “beyond the tartan” to highlight Scotland’s contemporary successes, a Westminster committee has said.

The National (Scotland)

UK immigration policy blamed for unemployment rise in Scotland

THE UK Government’s immigration policy must be urgently reassessed with hospitality and agriculture sectors in Scotland continuing to struggle…

The National (Scotland)

Pensioners set for bumper payments as triple lock puts extra £11bn strain on Treasury

Pensioners look set for a bumper state pension increase next April, amid concern the UK Government is struggling to maintain the gold-standard…

The National (Scotland)

Government and British Airways face legal action by Kuwait hostages

British Airways Flight 149 touched down at Kuwait International Airport in the early hours of August 2 1990 as Iraqi armed forces were invading.

The Independent UK

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EU, UK and Ireland ‘putting money where their mouth is’ with new funding

Northern Ireland is set to receive close to £1 billion in new funding announced on Monday by Mr Sefcovic, the Taoiseach, and NI Secretary of state.

The Independent UK

Dublin comments ‘unhelpful’ amid efforts to restore Stormont – Heaton-Harris

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said the Stormont stalemate cannot be allowed indefinitely.

The Independent UK

Yousaf calls for ‘urgency’ on pilot drugs consumption room in Glasgow

The First Minister spoke after the Lord Advocate made clear it was ‘not in the public interest’ to prosecute users of such a facility with possession.

The Independent UK

Mother of boy killed by bully XL dog attacks Government over lack of breed ban

Emma Whitfield spoke out after Home Secretary Suella Braverman suggested the animals could be prohibited following an attack in Birmingham.

The Independent UK

First Minister urges UK Government not to block safe drug consumption room pilot

THE First Minister has urged the UK Government not to block a safe drug consumption room pilot after the Lord Advocate gave the scheme the green…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Tories at odds with UK Home Office on drug consumption rooms

THE Scottish Conservatives have found themselves at odds with the UK Government over drug consumption rooms – with the party saying it was…

The National (Scotland)

TUC to report UK Government to UN workers' rights watchdog over anti-strike law

The TUC is reporting the Government to the United Nations workers’ rights watchdog over the controversial new law on strikes, it has been…

The National (Scotland)

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Stuart Cosgrove: A win for football fans and some royal secrecy

TWO stories triggered my rage meter last week. It did not quite reach incandescent or catatonic, but it simmered away like a watched pot.

The National (Scotland)

Climate campaigners to march through Edinburgh in 'biggest ever' day of action

CLIMATE campaigners will march through Edinburgh next week, joining a global day of action against fossil fuels.

The National (Scotland)

BBC defends failure to include Scottish Government update on Raac in news show

THE BBC failed to include a key statement from a Scottish Government minister on Raac concrete during its flagship morning news programme.

The National (Scotland)

Scotland's renewable future 'at risk' after 'monumental failure' from Westminster

NO new offshore wind farms have been commissioned in a key auction, dealing a blow to the UK Government’s hopes of decarbonising electricity…

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The National (Scotland)

Alister Jack snubs THIRD Holyrood committee – this time over Deposit Return Scheme

ALISTER Jack has refused to appear at a Scottish Parliament committee to give evidence on the delayed Deposit Return Scheme (DRS).

The National (Scotland)

Frankie Boyle joins voices telling SNP to 'get off fence' over North Sea oil field

SCOTS comic Frankie Boyle is among the campaigners urging Humza Yousaf to “get off the fence” and oppose plans for the Rosebank oil field in…

The National (Scotland)

Rishi Sunak slammed for refusing funds to devolved governments for concrete repairs

It is unsustainable for the UK Government to refuse to provide new funds for devolved administrations to replace potentially dangerous concrete,…

The Independent UK

Legal challenge lodged over controversial Northern Ireland legacy legislation

Victims campaigner Raymond McCord has applied for a judicial review on the grounds it is a breach of his human rights.

The Independent UK

Sunak urged to provide funds to devolved governments for concrete repair work

The Scottish Social Justice Secretary said it would be a ‘dereliction of duty’ if the Prime Minister and Chancellor do not pass on more cash.

The National (Scotland)

'Contempt': Tory government rejects making Scotland games free-to-view

THE UK Government rejected proposals to make Scotland’s international games free-to-air, an SNP MP has said ...

The National (Scotland)

UK to rejoin EU's Horizon science programme following post-Brexit row

THE UK is to return to the European Union’s £85 billion Horizon science research programme following a post-Brexit row.

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