14 h. ago ‘Censorship pure and simple’: critics hit out at Trump plan to vet visitors’ social media

Some warn proposal will decimate US tourism industry as free speech advocates say it will lead to people self-censoringFree speech advocates have accused Donald Trump of “shredding civil liberties” and “censorship pure and simple” after the White House said it planned to require visa applicants from dozens of countries to provide social media, phone and email histories for vetting before being allowed into the US.In a move that some commentators compared to China and others warned would decimate tourism to the US, including the 2026 Fifa World Cup, the Department for Homeland Security said it was planning to apply the rules to visitors from 42 countries, including the UK, Ireland, Australia, France, Germany and Japan, if they want to enter the US on the commonly used Esta visa waiver. Continue reading...

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36 h. ago Scotland’s looser rules on assisted dying could lead to ‘death tourism’, say senior politicians

Cross-party group of MSPs says bill going through Holyrood could attract people from elsewhere in UKSenior Scottish politicians fear there could be a risk of “death tourism” from terminally ill people travelling from other parts of the UK to end their lives in Scotland.A cross-party group of MSPs, including the deputy first minister, Kate Forbes, said the looser controls on eligibility written into an assisted dying bill for Scotland could attract people who are unhappy with stricter rules planned for England and Wales. Continue reading...

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37 h. ago This Christmas present may help your teen open up about their feelings

‘Building’ gives people time to reflect and can lead to more thoughtful, imaginative, and often emotional responses

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37 h. ago Wellness influencer died from hemorrhage after ‘freebirth’ with no medical professionals, court hears

Australian influencer Stacey Warnecke chose not to receive any medical assistance during birth

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37 h. ago Safeguards ‘seriously lacking’ in Holyrood’s assisted dying Bill, warns Forbes

Deputy First Minister joins Labour and Tory MSPs in highlighting concerns about legislation expected to come before MSPs for a final vote in March

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37 h. ago Kate Forbes warns Assisted Dying legislation could 'lead to people dying who want to live'

MSPs are expected to get a final vote on Assisted Dying in March.

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6 d. ago M621 closure LIVE: Major West Yorkshire road closed after police

National Highways said traffic officers are on the scene to assist with traffic management and warned road users that the road may be closed for some time due to the nature of the incident.

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6 d. ago M621 closure recap: Major West Yorkshire road reopens after police

National Highways said traffic officers were on the scene to assist with traffic management and warned road users that the road may be closed for some time due to the nature of the incident.

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8 d. ago Anyone hanging Christmas lights this week could risk £2.5k fine

People need to be aware that a simple decoration could lead to a major issue

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1 week ago Shoppers urged to show ‘patience, kindness and consideration’ to retail staff

The Scottish Retail Consortium and Usdaw have launched the ’tis the season to ShopKind’ campaign to tackle abuse of shop staff.

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1 week ago WES STREETING: We're in extraordinary position in tackling HIV

Writing for The Mirror on World AIDS Day, Health Secretary Wes Streeting said huge medical advances mean people with HIV lead long, happy and healthy lives as he said work needs to be done to tackle prejudice

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1 week ago Kate Forbes demands UK decision on MingYang wind investment to end 'vacuum' amid 'frustration'

Deputy First Minister voices her frustration at delays to Chinese investment amid national security concerns

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1 week ago Radical Reeves? The chancellor’s mansion tax is a small but brave step forward | Phillip Inman

The high-value council tax surcharge may only raise £400m but it’s the best opportunity for a bigger, fairer tax on wealthRachel Reeves won little credit last week for lifting the lid on one of the most heated tax debates of the past three decades.Who in their right mind would consider engaging in the fight that would inevitably lead to some of the richest people in the land calling for your head? Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Kate Forbes 'deeply concerned' by deindustrialisation and admits 'number of businesses' have sought help

The Deputy First Minister has suggested plenty of work goes on from ministers behind the scenes to help struggling companies stay out of trouble.

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2 w. ago Kate Forbes: I have no interest in spat with the UK Government over Mossmorran

The Deputy First Minister said reports of a conflict with Labour are a ‘dis-service’ to at-risk workers.

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2 w. ago What is the ‘stealth’ rise in income tax and how will it affect me after the Budget?

The prime minister refused to rule out income tax thresholds being frozen – which could lead to people paying more

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2 w. ago Scottish Government to work with UK ministers in bid to help Mossmorran workers

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes said the Scottish Government would be involved in talks today with Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander.

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2 w. ago Doctor's 'permanent damage' alert as people resort to 'DIY methods'

People should be extremely careful as it could lead to irreversible damage

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2 w. ago Palestine Action ban could lead to people being wrongly criminalised, Home Office official says

Exclusive: Member of homeland security group says anti-terrorism Prevent scheme risks being overwhelmed by Palestine advocatesThe anti-terrorism Prevent programme risks being overwhelmed because of the government’s ban on Palestine Action and could lead to people being wrongly criminalised, a member of the Home Office’s homeland security group has warned.The official said there was already confusion among counter-terrorism police, officials and in schools and hospitals as a result of the proscription of the direct action group, which makes being a member of – or showing support for – it a criminal offence under the Terrorism Act. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Kate Forbes to hold summit as Scots chemical plant closure puts hundreds of jobs at risk

American energy giant ExxonMobil announced on Tuesday its intention to walk away from the Fife Ethylene Plant in Mossmorran after 40 years.

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