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Scottish Government will ‘look at every lever’ to avoid benefit cuts – Robison

Scottish Government will ‘look at every lever’ to avoid benefit cuts – Robison

Scottish Government will ‘look at every lever’ to avoid benefit cuts – Robison

27 March 2025

It came after the Chancellor outlined cuts of almost £5 billion in her spring statement on Wednesday.


Two rings found by metal detectorists sell at auction for total of £30,000

Two rings found by metal detectorists sell at auction for total of £30,000

Two rings found by metal detectorists sell at auction for total of £30,000

27 March 2025

Friends Mark Sell and Richard Girling found the items in fields in Norfolk.


US animation company to open £28m Glasgow studio

US animation company to open £28m Glasgow studio

US animation company to open £28m Glasgow studio

27 March 2025

Los Angeles will remain the home of Halon’s headquarters.


Breakdown in staff relations putting hospital patients at risk, review finds

Breakdown in staff relations putting hospital patients at risk, review finds

Breakdown in staff relations putting hospital patients at risk, review finds

27 March 2025

The study of three emergency departments at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde health board also found an ‘unacceptable normalisation’ of corridor care.


Families of Katie Allan and William Brown to meet Constance ahead of speech

Families of Katie Allan and William Brown to meet Constance ahead of speech

Families of Katie Allan and William Brown to meet Constance ahead of speech

27 March 2025

The families’ lawyer Aamer Anwar called for a change to a ‘lack of accountability’ across the Scottish Prison Service.


William to visit first houses in project to tackle homelessness in Aberdeen

William to visit first houses in project to tackle homelessness in Aberdeen

William to visit first houses in project to tackle homelessness in Aberdeen

27 March 2025

The Prince of Wales will also meet an Aberdeen employer providing work to those who have slept rough or sofa-surfed.


UK car industry hits out at Trump’s ‘disappointing’ tariffs on imported vehicles

UK car industry hits out at Trump’s ‘disappointing’ tariffs on imported vehicles

UK car industry hits out at Trump’s ‘disappointing’ tariffs on imported vehicles

26 March 2025

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, which represents the British car industry, urged the US and UK governments to strike a deal.


Godstone sinkhole: Evacuated families expected to return home this weekend

Godstone sinkhole: Evacuated families expected to return home this weekend

Godstone sinkhole: Evacuated families expected to return home this weekend

26 March 2025

Residents were evacuated after a sinkhole appeared in the High Street, Godstone, on the night of February 17.


Government plans for ‘smoke-free generation’ move closer to becoming law

Government plans for ‘smoke-free generation’ move closer to becoming law

Government plans for ‘smoke-free generation’ move closer to becoming law

26 March 2025

MPs voted 366 to 41, majority 325, to approve the Tobacco and Vapes Bill at third reading.


MP quit smoking after voting to ban cigarette sales to young people

MP quit smoking after voting to ban cigarette sales to young people

MP quit smoking after voting to ban cigarette sales to young people

26 March 2025

Labour MP Jenny Riddell-Carpenter backed the Tobacco and Vapes Bill and gave up smoking herself.


Duchess of Edinburgh urges ‘collective effort’ to tackle online child abuse

Duchess of Edinburgh urges ‘collective effort’ to tackle online child abuse

Duchess of Edinburgh urges ‘collective effort’ to tackle online child abuse

26 March 2025

Sophie and safeguarding minister Jess Phillips joined forces to highlight the need to tackle child sexual abuse and exploitation online.


Grave of Lanarkshire soldier identified more than a century after his death

Grave of Lanarkshire soldier identified more than a century after his death

Grave of Lanarkshire soldier identified more than a century after his death

26 March 2025

2nd Lieutenant Hugh Barr was one of three previously unknown soldiers whose graves were rededicated on Wednesday.


Dail speaker to remain in role as opposition plan no confidence vote

Dail speaker to remain in role as opposition plan no confidence vote

Dail speaker to remain in role as opposition plan no confidence vote

26 March 2025

Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy also ‘categorically’ rejected the opposition’s accusations of partiality.


We’ll have to ‘turbocharge’ efficiency drive after welfare cuts – Shona Robison

We’ll have to ‘turbocharge’ efficiency drive after welfare cuts – Shona Robison

We’ll have to ‘turbocharge’ efficiency drive after welfare cuts – Shona Robison

26 March 2025

The Finance Secretary said the Chancellor’s decisions amounted to ‘austerity on stilts’.


Wife of former Russian minister cries during UK sanctions trial

Wife of former Russian minister cries during UK sanctions trial

Wife of former Russian minister cries during UK sanctions trial

26 March 2025

Ekaterina Ovsiannikova told Southwark Crown Court she ‘did not have a clue’ that sanctions imposed on her husband would affect her family.


Tory says new law on outdoor residential school trips would be ‘transformative’

Tory says new law on outdoor residential school trips would be ‘transformative’

Tory says new law on outdoor residential school trips would be ‘transformative’

26 March 2025

Conservative MSP Liz Smith is seeking to change the law so all youngsters can experience a residential outdoors trip while at school.


Regional media ‘vital role to play in these uncertain times’, says King

Regional media ‘vital role to play in these uncertain times’, says King

Regional media ‘vital role to play in these uncertain times’, says King

26 March 2025

Charles said the press at its best was a ‘cornerstone of our democracy’, ahead of a reception for regional UK media at Buckingham Palace.


Land reform legislation ‘offers hope’, Scotland’s Rural Affairs Secretary says

Land reform legislation ‘offers hope’, Scotland’s Rural Affairs Secretary says

Land reform legislation ‘offers hope’, Scotland’s Rural Affairs Secretary says

26 March 2025

But Mairi Gougeon said she is willing to work with oppostion MSPs to improve the provisions in the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill.


Four new beds for young people in secure accommodation confirmed

Four new beds for young people in secure accommodation confirmed

Four new beds for young people in secure accommodation confirmed

26 March 2025

But opposition MSPs accused the Government of presiding over ‘utterly shameful’ and ‘cobbled together’ plans for young people in secure care.


Spring statement will lead to six months of ‘damaging speculation’, IFS warns

Spring statement will lead to six months of ‘damaging speculation’, IFS warns

Spring statement will lead to six months of ‘damaging speculation’, IFS warns

26 March 2025

The Institute for Fiscal Studies said Rachel Reeves’ adherence to fiscal rules will lead to speculation about tax hikes in the autumn budget.


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