1 hour ago 'Child marriages' in Scotland could be banned as SNP Government to look at raising age of consent

Scots can currently get married at the age of 16 without the approval of their parents or legal guardians.

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31 h. ago John Swinney challenged to fix Scots NHS and schools with £5.8bn cash boost from Rachel Reeves

EXCLUSIVE: Rachel Reeves' recent Spening Review will hand SNP ministers billions more in funding by the end of the decade.

Economics

31 h. ago SNP Government accused of 'dereliction of duty' over nuclear power snub

EXCLUSIVE: The GMB union is urging SNP ministers to reconsider a ban on new nuclear power plants to help create thousands of well-paid jobs in Scotland.

Politics

31 h. ago Scots cannot afford a third decade of SNP Government at Holyrood

In his regular column for the Record, the Scottish Labour leader said Scots urgently need a government that will do right by the next generation and create opportunities for all.

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59 h. ago Shona Robison urges Prime Minister to follow Scotland on taxation

Ms Robison said people are wondering what has changed with a Labour government.

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3 d. ago Gender critical campaigners demand action from government on toilet access

Sex Matters have threatened legal action and demanded action by next Wednesday.

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3 d. ago Female teacher, 40, arrested for grooming and sexually assaulting 16

Female educator’s abuse of trust uncovered after boy’s parents notice change in behaviour

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4 d. ago Scottish Labour MPs call for UK Government to 'tell a better story' on election anniversary

EXCLUSIVE: Speaking to the Record, Scottish Labour MPs have given their verdicts on a difficult first year in charge for Keir Starmer.

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4 d. ago Gang of youths filmed brutal attack on teenager as mum feared for daughter's life

Ashley Manning said her daughter Murren was enjoying a day at the beach when she was followed by the group of teens.

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4 d. ago Greater Manchester police investigating over 1,000 grooming gang suspects

Inspectorate finds force has made ‘significant improvements’ in how it treats victims of sexual exploitationGreater Manchester police are investigating more than 1,000 grooming gang suspects, as a new report found the force was “trying to provide a better service to those who have experienced sexual exploitation”.The force has made “significant improvements” in how it investigates grooming gangs and other types of child sexual abuse offences, according to the report by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago SNP Government to evaluate potential benefits of four day working week for Scots

EXCLUSIVE: The Scottish Greens have pushed for more organisations to adopt a four-day working week but Keir Starmer has ruled out the UK civil service being one of them.

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5 d. ago Scottish police and fire service launch joint investigation after wildfires leave 'large areas' badly affected

Dozens of firefighters from across the north and north-east worked to extinguish the wildfires.

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5 d. ago Lifeline for Alexander Dennis workers as SNP Government considers furlough scheme

More than 400 staff could lose their jobs if the bus manufacturer proceeds with a plan to close factories in Scotland and switch production to England.

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6 d. ago Labour MP who led welfare revolt calls for wealth tax to meet £5bn cost of U

Rachael Maskell blamed the chancellor for the scale of rebellion, saying the Treasury had chosen to ‘find savings on the backs of disabled people’

Economics

7 d. ago Scots fear crime is rising in their local area as SNP Government accused of 'hollowing out' police

Only 11 per cent of Scots believe the crime rate in their area has fallen in recent years, a poll has found.

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7 d. ago Liz Kendall ignores call from Labour MP for welfare bill to be withdrawn – UK politics live

Andy McDonald says MPs are being asked to vote without vital evidence but work and pensions secretary says employment support programmes are being improvedThe Department for Work and Pensions has just published an analysis saying that, allowing for the concesssions announced last week, the welfare cuts will still push an extra 150,000 people into relative poverty.Here is the key chart from the document. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Starmer urged to act after Trump threatens Commonwealth ally Canada

Exclusive: Labour prime minister facing calls to act ahead of US President’s state visit to the UK, where he will meet King Charles

Politics

1 week ago Now nanny state Labour get set to call time on TV alcohol adverts

In the latest sign of expansion of the 'nanny state', the Government confirmed it is looking at introducing 'partial restrictions' on booze ads among measures in its 10-year health plan.

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1 week ago SNP Government to cut jobs to help fill £2.6bn black hole as rivals blast 'gross mismanagement'

John Swinney's will try to reduce the public sector headcount.

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1 week ago Labour's under fire top legal adviser faces fresh calls to be sacked over claims he is trying to set Government policy

Attorney General Richard Hermer said ministers were 'united' on the need to comply 'with all forms of law', saying it was vital to revitalising the UK on the world stage.

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