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Scottish Government backs decriminalisation of personal drug use

PERSONAL use of drugs should be decriminalised by the UK Government, a Scottish minister has insisted.

The National (Scotland)

Key events in tumultuous 100 days since Yousaf became Scotland’s First Minister

He was sworn in to the top job in Scottish politics on March 29.

The Independent UK

UK Government launches appeal bid over Rwanda deportation policy

The UK Government has lodged a bid to take a legal battle over its Rwanda deportation policy to the UK’s highest court.

The National (Scotland)

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Budget reconciliation will see Scottish Government funding fall by £390 million

Public finance minister says he continues to press the UK Government for greater borrowing powers

Insider UK

Alister Jack: Orkney needs fair funding amid alternative governance calls

The Scottish Secretary said he has spoken to Orkney Islands council leader James Stockan over calls for better funding.

The Independent UK

UK Government to consult on overhauling firearms licensing rules

THE UK Government is set to consult on changes to firearms licensing regulations after the Scottish Affairs Committee recommended an overhaul.

The National (Scotland)

Glasgow councillors warn children face lasting impact of food poverty stigma

The concerns were raised as councillors called for a universal approach to be taken to providing food during the school holidays

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Rishi Sunak admits drinks industry 'raised concerns' over Scotland's DRS

PRIME Minister Rishi Sunak admitted that the drinks industry “raised concerns” about the Scottish Government’s deposit return scheme (DRS)…

The National (Scotland)

UK Government's benefits system could send 1.8 million more into poverty

THE income gap between typical and poorer households could widen even further if the UK Government ploughs on with its regressive approach to…

The National (Scotland)

Neil Gray calls on UK Government to scrap ‘abhorrent’ Strikes Bill

NEIL Gray has urged the UK Government to scrap its “disgraceful, abhorrent” plans for controversial strike reforms.

The National (Scotland)

Plans to reopen Welsh train station which has been closed for 60 years hit by uncertainty

Funding for a new station in St Clears had been promised, but delays have thrown the plans into doubt

Wales Online

Westminster rejects idea of Orkney leaving UK and joining Norway

Orkney’s council leader James Stockan has put forward a motion which says it is time for the islands to consider other forms of governance.

Daily Record

SNP MP doubts Westminster will 'positively' engage if party wins independence mandate

A SENIOR SNP MP has cast doubt on whether the UK Government would engage "positively" with the party if it gains a mandate for Scottish…

The National (Scotland)

Veteran SNP MP says independence plan will ‘probably not’ lead to UK Government talks

Peter Wishart has cast doubt on the effectiveness of the proposal by First Minister Humza Yousaf

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The Independent UK

Wishart: SNP independence plan will ‘probably not’ lead to UK Government talks

The veteran SNP MP spoke to Holyrood magazine on his party’s approach to Scottish independence.

The Independent UK

Lives ‘ruined by conversion therapy’ in years since ministers vowed to ban it

The Government, then led by Theresa May, first pledged to ban conversion practices in July 2018.

The National (Scotland)

Political experts weigh in on path to independence set out by Humza Yousaf

THE use of elections to measure support for independence and show it is what Scotland wants is “perfectly legitimate”, a leading political…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government to pay for 'second' coronation - plus £22k sword

THE Scottish Government has confirmed it will be picking up costs associated with this week’s “Scottish coronation” – including the…

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Legacy Bill amendments published that aim to prevent Adams seeking compensation

The amendments seek to close a legal loophole over the use of internment during the Troubles.

Wales Online

Welsh Government minister attacks UK Government for 'destructive' attitude to devolution

'The UK Government is actively undermining parliaments and the courts, institutions that provide vital scrutiny as well as checks and balances'

The National (Scotland)

Alex Salmond: DRS court battle shows a 'textbook example of bureaucratic ineptitude'

THE deposit return scheme (DRS) court battle has shown how "unsoundly based and lost in its own ridiculous complexity," Alex Salmond has…

The National (Scotland)

Michael Gove blames Greens for arguments between UK and Scottish Governments

MICHAEL Gove has blamed recent disagreements between the UK and Scottish Governments on the Scottish

The National (Scotland)

Tories 'stripping the humanity' of refugees by treating them as numbers, blasts MSP

THE UK Government is “stripping the humanity” of refugees by treating them as numbers, a committee convener has said.

Daily Record

Court rules method of setting up deposit return scheme was 'unlawful'

Lanarkshire shopkeeper Abdul Majid challenged the legality of the retailer handling fees which Circularity Scotland was trying to impose.

Edinburgh Live

Turkey travel warning to Edinburgh holidaymakers as Foreign Office issues update

Families jetting off to Turkey during the school holidays have been issued new travel warnings. Officials at the UK Government have updated their guidance on safety and security risks. They advise against travel to some parts of the country and all

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