2 h. ago Major poll reveals "startling collapse" in satisfaction with the NHS

Number of adults who say they are dissatisfied with health service is at highest level on record

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19 h. ago Miami's Haitian community gathers in prayer as crises escalate in homeland and US

Packed pews, rollicking singing and emotional devotions have marked Lent worship services at Notre Dame d'Haiti, the Catholic church at the heart of the largest Haitian diaspora in the United States

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32 h. ago SNP Government accused of 'recklessly' freeing prisoners as poll reveals public verdict

The Scottish Government has come under fire for “recklessly” freeing prisoners, as a poll found half of Scots are opposed to the policy of early release.

Events

40 h. ago Poll: Scots more likely to think local public services have got worse as 'unfairness' highlighted

Almost three in four Scots think public services in their local area have declined in the last five years

Politics

43 h. ago SNP Government most to blame for decline in public services across Scotland, poll finds

Scots are increasingly fed-up with the state of the NHS, schools, transport, roads and other key services on which they depend, according to a major survey.

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56 h. ago Almost half of Scots worried about energy bills as price cap rises, poll finds

The poll found that 46% of people are concerned about their ability to pay for gas or electricity.

Economics

69 h. ago Met Police hand out doorbell cameras in hunt for Hackney tree vandal

Local politicans and the public have grown frustrated as the culprit continues to evade the authorities

Events

5 d. ago Popularity ratings of Scottish party leaders revealed, including SNP's John Swinney

The results of the YouGov poll don’t make for particularly great reading for any of Scotland’s political party leaders

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7 d. ago South Korea helicopter crashes while tackling wildfires as at least 18 dead

The chopper was deployed by authorities to try to contain the blazes, some of the country's worst ever wildfires. However, the Korea Forest Service confirmed the helicopter lost control and has crashed in Uiseong at around 2pm local time (5am UK time).

Events

7 d. ago Trump administration says it will pull back billions in COVID funding from local health departments

Federal health officials said Tuesday they are pulling back $11.4 billion in COVID-19-related funds for local public health departments and other health organizations throughout the nation

Science

8 d. ago The YouGov poll that shows Scots back tax rises for the richest

A poll by YouGov found 68 per cent think the richest should pay more

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8 d. ago ‘That was my home’: faith communities without worship spaces after LA fires

Post-Eaton fire, congregants who want a quick rebuild are met with a question: how long are they allowed to grieve?Before the Masjid Al-Taqwa, a mosque in Altadena, was reduced to rubble in the Eaton fire in January, it was a space that belonged to all its worshippers. When the urge for prayer stirred the soul during off-hours, a faithful follower could borrow the key and have the place to pray.Now without a mosque during Ramadan, members are worshipping in diaspora. The weekly communal prayer services are temporarily held in a park community room. After hours at a Muslim elementary school, members break their fast together. It’s a fragmented spiritual existence. Continue reading...

Events

8 d. ago Scots support retaining Trident nuclear deterrent, poll shows

The finding puts the public at odds with the SNP’s long-standing opposition

Events

8 d. ago Schools shut down over "security concerns" as pupils turned away from class

Pupils in Northern Ireland have been turned away from classrooms over mystery "security reasons" with local representatives and schools issuing public warnings. Parents have been asked to pick up any parents who have already made their way in.

Events

1 week ago New poll finds Scots didn't want covid lockdown and believe it changed their lives for worse

This month marks the fifth anniversary of the Covid-19 lockdown being brought in.

Politics

1 week ago Reform UK records highest level of support in Scotland in new poll

The Survation poll would see Nigel Farage’s party win 14 seats in Holyrood

Politics

2 w. ago Ten thousand jobs to be axed as NHS England is abolished by Starmer in war on the 'flabby, unfocused and over

Keir Starmer used a speech to deliver a damning verdict on the performance of the public sector, saying huge expansion in numbers had not worked.

Events

2 w. ago Starmer abolishes NHS England and condemns it as the 'world's largest quango' as he declares war on the 'flabby, unfocused and over

Keir Starmer used a speech to deliver a damning verdict on the performance of the public sector, saying huge expansion in numbers had not worked.

Events

2 w. ago Starmer says 'world's largest quango' NHS England will be SCRAPPED as he condemns 'flabby, unfocused and over

Keir Starmer used a speech to deliver a damning verdict on the performance of the public sector, saying huge expansion in numbers had not worked.

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2 w. ago 67% of Scots support intestacy law reform, shows Will Aid poll

A Will Aid poll has revealed 67% of people in Scotland believe the law of intestacy should be changed to offer legal protections for unmarried couples without a Will - now public support for change could soon translate into action.

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