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Review into Northern Ireland flooding needed to learn lessons, minister says

Several towns in Northern Ireland were badly impacted by flooding as a result of heavy rain in recent weeks.

The Independent UK

Whitty admits withholding ‘confidential’ information from ministers in pandemic

The Chief Medical Office explained his approach during the politically-charged context of the pandemic.

The Independent UK

Tax on period pants set to be abolished in Autumn Statement

THE UK Government is set to abolish the tax currently placed on period pants following a campaign backed by an SNP MP.

The National (Scotland)

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Scottish Government blames 'Westminster austerity' for budget cuts

The Scottish Government announced £680 million in cuts ahead of the UK Government Autumn Budget statement on Wednesday.

The National (Scotland)

‘Exceptionally difficult decisions’ taken over £680m budget savings – Robison

Deputy First Minister Shona Robison blamed ‘prolonged Westminster austerity’ as she urged Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to invest in public services.

The Independent UK

First Minister calls on UK Government to recognise Palestinian state

Humza Yousaf also sent a letter to Sir Keir Starmer, urging him to back the calls.

The Independent UK

Humza Yousaf calls on UK Government to recognise State of Palestine

FIRST Minister Humza Yousaf has written to Rishi Sunak calling for the UK to officially recognise the State of Palestine.

The National (Scotland)

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Scottish Tory councillors abstain from Gaza ceasefire vote

CONSERVATIVE councillors today refused to back a motion by SNP and Labour colleagues calling on the UK Government to support a ceasefire and…

The National (Scotland)

Tory MSPs silent after Rishi Sunak's 'let them die' Covid comment emerges

TORY MSPs have remained silent following the revelation Rishi Sunak thought the UK Government should "just let people die" instead of…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish areas with Tory MPs win Levelling Up cash from UK Government

SCOTTISH seats held by Tory MPs have been granted Levelling Up funding by the Conservative government.

The National (Scotland)

UK Government faces accusations of nuclear convoy 'cover up' in Scotland

THE UK Government has been accused of a ‘cover up’ after it refused to reveal the number of nuclear convoys travelling through Scotland.

The National (Scotland)

Jaggi's life depends on what David Cameron does, says brother

The brother of a Briton who has been detained in an Indian jail for more than six years has said he is “hopeful” the new Foreign Secretary can…

The National (Scotland)

Brother of British blogger detained in India hopes Cameron can secure release

Jagtar Singh Johal has been detained in India for 2,208 days.

The Independent UK

UK Government urged to rule out whisky duty increase

The SNP have called on the UK Government to rule out any further duty increase on whisky ahead of the Chancellor’s autumn statement.

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Robison urges Chancellor to avoid ‘ill-timed tax breaks’

Shona Robison has written to Jeremy Hunt asking for additional funding for public services.

The National (Scotland)

How Scotland could lead on a resettlement programme for Gaza refugees

THE Scottish Government has been putting pressure on the UK Government to step in and help rehome refugees from war-torn Gaza...

The National (Scotland)

David Cameron urged to secure release of Scot Jagtar Singh Johal from Indian jail

SNP MP Martin Docherty-Hughes has called on David Cameron to secure the release of 35-year-old Dumbarton man Jagtar Singh Johal from an Indian jail…

The Independent UK

Homes close to new pylons to be offered £1,000 off bills a year under Hunt plans

The move will come alongside plans to halve the time it takes to deliver new electricity networks to seven years.

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Slash VAT to boost Scottish tourism sector, Tories told ahead of Budget

THE Chancellor is under pressure from the Scottish Government to slash VAT to boost Scottish tourism.

Evening Standard

No guarantee Rwanda flight will take off next year, says Chancellor

Jeremy Hunt said the UK Government could not give a ‘precise date’ for when a deportation flight might leave for east Africa

The National (Scotland)

UK Government to cut benefits for unemployed who are fit for work

THE UK Government has announced a crackdown on benefit claimants who are deemed fit to work and do not seek employment.

The National (Scotland)

'Complete failure' at auction sees Tories hike prices for offshore energy

THE UK Government has laid out revised contract terms for offshore wind after a “complete failure” at the last auction saw no bids made ...

The Independent UK

Starmer condemns ‘unforgivable’ trade policy on visit to whisky distillery

The Labour leader said his party would ‘back Scotch producers to the hilt’.

The National (Scotland)

Home Secretary forced to deny labelling Rwanda plan 'batsh**'

JAMES Cleverly, the new Home Secretary who has said he is “absolutely determined” to get deportation flights to Rwanda in the air, has denied…

The Independent UK

Yousaf calls for ‘morally repugnant’ Rwanda asylum policy to be scrapped

The UK Government’s flagship plan was deemed unlawful by the Supreme Court on Wednesday.

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