10 h. ago Chairman of Sheku Bayoh Inquiry decides against recusing himself

Lord Bracadale has refused an application for him to step down from the Scottish Police Federation, Pc Craig Walker and Nicole Short.

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17 h. ago The Swiss lived in splendid isolation for years. Trump’s tariffs have shattered that complacency | Joseph de Weck

The shockwaves sent by the US president could finally push Switzerland closer to the EUGrowing up in Zurich often felt like being removed from the world. It shouldn’t be that way: after all, Switzerland is at the heart of Europe. Riding on the cosy Zurich trams, one hears all the world’s languages; and the airport offers more direct intercontinental flights than Berlin. And yet, coming of age in Switzerland is like sitting in an aquarium looking at the world through a thick bulletproof window.That glass was shattered last week when Donald Trump announced 39% tariffs on Swiss exports. The US is the most important destination for Swiss products: 18.6% of all its exports go there. If Trump maintains the tariffs, sales to the US “will be effectively annihilated”, said Switzerland’s industry lobbying group. The rightwing Swiss business minister, Guy Parmelin, announced a furlough programme to shield the economy from “mass layoffs”. The tabloid newspaper Blick captured the mood with a sta...

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36 h. ago 22 of Scotland’s smartest tech founders head to Silicon Valley and Singapore

“These international opportunities are not just about scaling businesses, but about building lasting relationships that showcase Scotland’s entrepreneurial talent on the world stage” – Kate Forbes

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2 d. ago 15 more countries where criminals can be deported to before appeal

The Government's 'Deport Now Appeal Later' scheme will be extended to cover 15 more countries, ministers have announced

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3 d. ago Scotland's Deputy Minister Kate Forbes reveals she will quit politics because she isn't 'doing a terribly good job' at motherhood as MSP says she can't fulfil parenting duties in the job

Kate Forbes , Scotland's Deputy First Minister, has opened up about wanting more children after announcing last week that she will be leaving politics in 2026.

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6 d. ago Kate Forbes declines to back Ian Blackford to run in her Holyrood seat

The Deputy First Minister said there needed to be ‘healthy competition’

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6 d. ago Kate Forbes declines to back Stephen Flynn or Mairi McAllan to become next SNP leader

The Deputy First Minister shocked Scottish politics this week when she announced she would not stand for re-election as an MSP.

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6 d. ago Donald Trump to be nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize by prime minister of Cambodia

Cambodian prime minister Hun Manet made the announcement on Facebook

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7 d. ago Ian Blackford to give dramatic SNP return in Kate Forbes' seat 'careful consideration'

Ian Blackford will give whether to launch a return to frontline politics for the SNP ‘careful consideration’.

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8 d. ago John Swinney admits his wife is 'struggling a bit' as he opens up on balancing family life with politics

The First Minister told an audience at the Edinburgh Fringe he was "very sorry" Kate Forbes was quitting Holyrood - but said he "totally understood" her situation.

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8 d. ago Kate Forbes calls for change for parents in politics after decision to quit

Scotland’s Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes has announced her decision to stand down.

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8 d. ago Forbes calls for change for parents in politics after decision to quit

The Scottish Deputy First Minister announced on Monday she would not seek re-election.

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9 d. ago Keir Starmer could recognise a Palestinian state with Hamas still in power

The Prime Minister last week announced Britain would recognise Palestinian statehood in September, ahead of the UN General Assembly.

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9 d. ago Joanna Cherry warns Kate Forbes quitting Holyrood is a 'disaster' for the SNP

The former MP paid tribute to Forbes and her contribution to the SNP Cabinet.

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9 d. ago Kate Forbes: Will the SNP Deputy First Minister's resignation pave the way for a Lib Dem victory?

The Scottish Liberal Democrats have long been targeting Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes’s seat in Holyrood.

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9 d. ago Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes to stand down as MSP in 2026

The MSP for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch said she does not wish to ‘miss any more of the precious early years of family life’.

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9 d. ago Kate Forbes to stand down at next year's Scottish Parliament election over strain on family life

Kate Forbes will not seek re-election next year - pointing to the strain her job has on family life.

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9 d. ago Kate Forbes to quit Scottish Parliament as Deputy First Minister announces shock departure

Forbes was viewed by many in the SNP as a future leader of the party.

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1 week ago UK to evacuate ill and injured children from Gaza to receive NHS care

Government to announce taxpayer-funded initiative after three children were brought to UK under private schemeThe UK government will evacuate seriously ill and injured children from Gaza to the UK for NHS treatment under a scheme to be announced within weeks.Ministers will enable children in severe need to receive taxpayer-funded care. Three children were brought to the UK this year through a private scheme by the charity Project Pure Hope. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Netanyahu's appearance in court is delayed as PM has food poisoning, his office says

On Sunday, the Israeli Prime Minister's office announced the 75-year-old is recovering at home after being diagnosed with intestinal inflammation caused by spoiled food.

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