50 m. ago California is to examine its Amazon oil ties following pleas from Indigenous leaders from Ecuador

The California Senate has introduced a landmark resolution to have the state examine its crude imports from the Amazon, following a visit this week by Indigenous leaders from Ecuador who urged lawmakers to help stop oil expansion in their territories

Politics

7 h. ago University principal resigns after criticism in report into financial crisis

The University of Dundee announced last year it was wrestling with a £35 million black hole.

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10 h. ago Tory leader accused of demonising young people with push for school exclusions

Russell Findlay has criticised new Scottish Government guidance for schools on tackling disruptive pupils.

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11 h. ago UK health experts urge people to 'stay inside' between 11am and 3pm this week

A spokesperson for NHS England has issued urgent advice amid the heatwave

Science

19 h. ago UK households told to make urgent watering change to gardens this week

While the hot weather is great for those who want to sit outside and enjoy it - it's not as great for outdoor plants, and gardeners should change this one gardening habit during the heatwave

Politics

22 h. ago Gardeners urged to repeat simple task every week to keep roses blooming

Gardeners are all encouraged to give their roses a little love this summer during the heatwave - and these little tricks will help keep them blooming all summer long

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24 h. ago Scottish government faces legal action over failure to implement biological sex ruling

Campaign group accuses Holyrood of ‘intolerable’ delays to new policies required after landmark caseThe Scottish government has been given a deadline to implement the UK supreme court’s ruling on biological sex across all public bodies or face further legal challenges.Sex Matters, the UK-wide gender-critical campaign group, has threatened legal action in 14 days if ministers continue “intolerable” delays to new policies and guidance required by April’s landmark ruling that the legal definition of a woman in the Equality Act 2010 does not include transgender women who hold gender recognition certificates. Continue reading...

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30 h. ago Supreme Court ruling has ‘changed landscape’ of Peggie tribunal – campaigner

Sex Matters chief executive Maya Forstater and nurse Sandie Peggie met politicians during a visit to Holyrood on Tuesday.

Events

31 h. ago Around 2000 families in North Lanarkshire impacted by removal of two

The Scottish Government has confirmed it intends to mitigate the effect of the two child cap with a separate payment administered by Social Security Scotland.

Politics

32 h. ago SNP Government promises not to cut Adult Disability Payment after UK benefit changes

Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville said the Scottish Government "will not let disabled people down or cast them aside".

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32 h. ago Winter fuel payments Scotland: Who is eligible for the payments? How much will they get?

Take a look at the details of the Scottish Government’s new winter fuel payment scheme.

Politics

35 h. ago Future of bus manufacturer Alexander Dennis Ltd could have 'profound impact' on West Lothian communities

Gregor Poynton MP urged the Scottish Government to take immediate action

Politics

37 h. ago Gender critical group threatens legal action over court judgment implementation

Sex Matters has sent ministers a formal ‘letter before action’.

Events

39 h. ago Supreme Court gender ruling: Scottish ministers given deadline over single

The Scottish Government now has 14 days to respond to the legal warning.

Politics

43 h. ago Labour MPs call for abortion to be decriminalised in Scotland after vote at Westminster

EXCLUSIVE: Lillian Jones and Joani Reid have urged the Scottish Government to make sure no woman is prosecuted for having an abortion.

Politics

43 h. ago The Scottish Government has the powers to bring in a minimum income guarantee

Writing in the Daily Record, The Robertson's Trust Head of programmes and practice Russell Gunson says Scottish Parliament has enough powers to bring in a minimum income guarantee.

Politics

43 h. ago Scottish Government group urges £55 a week Scottish Child Payment

The Minimum Income Guarantee Expert Group has issued a report on tackling poverty.

Economics

51 h. ago Fearless launches education resource to help Lanarkshire youngsters better understand and respond to sextortion

Co-produced with young people and supported by the Scottish Government and Police Scotland, the initiative achieved significant engagement across digital platforms.

Politics

54 h. ago Gardeners urged to do one simple task this week to protect lawns ahead of heatwave

The warm weather can be detrimental to our gardens, but following this expert advice will help prevent it

Society

57 h. ago Wishaw MP calls on SNP to improve frontline services after spending review

Pamela Nash says the buck now stops with the SNP Scottish Government – and called on Motherwell and Wishaw MSP Clare Adamson to explain to their constituents why they have yet to see any tangible improvements in their communities.

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