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Labour refuses to back controlled drug use rooms despite ongoing pilot

Ministers were accused of ‘condemning thousands of people to death’ over their stance

The Independent UK

No changes to drug laws even if consumption room is a success, says minister

Dame Diana Johnson said the UK Government does not support such facilities.

Evening Standard

Oil industry could see job cuts like Grangemouth every fortnight, report warns

Striking The Balance by Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen looked at the prospects for the North Sea sector in different scenarios.

Evening Standard

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Welsh Labour MP calls on UK Government to suspend arms sales to Israel

A Welsh Labour MP has called on the UK Government to suspend all arms sales to Israel to ensure that the UK is not 'complicit in the ethnic…

The National (Scotland)

Rachel Reeves threatens to sue Roman Abramovich over 'frozen' £2.5bn proceeds from Chelsea sale

The delay in releasing the funds is due to a disagreement between the UK government and his lawyers

Evening Standard

British-made weapons must not be used to ‘ethnically cleanse’ Palestinians, MP tells government

The UK continues to ship arms to Israel ‘despite the scale of destruction’, a Labour MP told Commons

The Independent UK

Ensure no UK-made weapons used to ‘ethnically cleanse’ Palestinians, MP urges

The Government defended its current export licences stance towards Israel during a Commons adjournment debate.

The Independent UK

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Key points from Labour's plans to put UK on war-footing

PLANS to boost military spending to put Britain on a war-footing have been unveiled and backed in their entirety by the UK Government.

The National (Scotland)

Singer unveils banner in new campaign advocating for children in Gaza

Singer Paloma Faith has said she has to use her 'voice for the voiceless' to advocate for children impacted by Israel's bombardment of Gaza

The National (Scotland)

Paloma Faith uses her ‘voice for the voiceless’ on Gaza campaign

She was part of a demonstration that put a banner with a message said to be from a Gazan child saying ‘Prime Minister I don’t want to die’.

Evening Standard

UK military building “pioneering battlefield system” with new Cyber and Electromagnetic Command

The UK military is investing to greatly expand its cyber warfare capabilities.

TechRadar

Joanne Froggatt among signatories calling on Government to take action on Sudan

Figures from across the TV, film, music and sport industry have signed an open letter calling on the Prime Minister to tackle the humanitarian crisis.

Evening Standard

'Lurching towards war': UK plans for 'fighter jets carrying nuclear bombs' slammed

THE UK Government has been accused of “lurching towards war” after reports suggested ministers were looking to purchase fighter jets capable of…

The National (Scotland)

'Read the room': SNP criticise Labour's plans to increase defence spending

THE SNP have criticised Labour’s Defence Secretary John Healey’s comments, where he said there was “no doubt” that the UK Government would…

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Scottish minister hits back at Defence Secretary 'student union politics' jibe

A SCOTTISH Cabinet Secretary has hit back at the Defence Secretary after he accused the SNP of “student union politics”.

Evening Standard

Not providing public cash for arms ‘student union politics’, says Healey

The comments come ahead of the Prime Minister announcing the outcome of a major defence review during a visit to Scotland.

The National (Scotland)

UK Government's response to Israel 'gravely inadequate', says 15 human rights groups

THE UK Government’s response to Israel's genocidal attacks on Gaza has been branded “gravely inadequate” in a letter by 15 leading human…

The National (Scotland)

Labour Government plan to teach 'importance of UK military' in schools

THE UK Government are reportedly planning to teach children the “value of the British military” in schools ...

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Scottish Government 'will need to find extra £2bn to foot welfare bill', experts say

ECONOMICS experts have warned of a “really challenging period” for the Scottish Government as the bill for social security spending is…

The National (Scotland)

Labour's immigration stance poses 'critical economic threat' to Scotland, says FM

The UK Government’s immigration stance poses a 'critical economic threat' to Scotland, First Minister John Swinney has said

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney urged to intervene and scrap Flamingo Land plans at fiery FMQs

JOHN Swinney has been urged to intervene and scrap plans to build a multi-million pound resort and water park development on the banks of Loch…

The National (Scotland)

Brave Davy body swerves yet another campaign event

The campaign for the Holyrood by-election in Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse, which is due to be held on Thursday next week, has its very own…

The National (Scotland)

Kate Forbes demands Westminster action as Scotland's economy shrinks

Scotland’s economy shrank in both February and March, figures show – although GDP as a whole increased over the first three months of 2025.

The National (Scotland)

'Unacceptable': British Palestinians call out David Lammy over UK-Israel trade visit

DAVID Lammy has been urged to explain why the UK Government's trade envoy to Israel is visiting the country ...

The Independent UK

Rural Scots in four regions given ‘significant’ 4G coverage boost

The UK Government said the improvement will cover an area equivalent to thousands of football pitches.

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