8 h. ago Why it is long past time the Scottish Government sets its spending priorities in order 

To govern is to choose – and many are starting to ask whether we are choosing wisely when it comes to ‘free’ provisions

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16 h. ago UK will not be haven for dirty money, Lammy to say in corruption crackdown

Exclusive: Justice secretary to announce measures aimed at countering illicit finance as well as bribery in public servicesThe UK will no longer be a haven for dirty money and dictators’ laundered assets, David Lammy is to promise as he announces a new anti-corruption strategy also aimed at tackling bribery and other misconduct across government and public services.Setting out the plan in a speech in London on Monday, Lammy, the justice secretary and deputy prime minister, will announce a series of initiatives including extra funding for an elite anti-corruption police unit. Continue reading...

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23 h. ago Judge blocks Trump prosecutors from accessing key evidence in Comey case

Government faces setback after judge said it likely violated Comey ally’s protections from unreasonable searchesA federal judge has temporarily blocked prosecutors from accessing materials from a key ally of James Comey on Saturday, making the already uphill criminal case against the former FBI director even more difficult.Daniel Richman, a Columbia University law school professor who has also represented Comey as an attorney, sued the government in November, saying that the government had unlawfully accessed materials from his computer as they charged Comey with lying to Congress. Richman is a close friend of Comey who worked at the FBI. Continue reading...

Events

32 h. ago AIDS quilt created by Scottish activist to go on show in Scotland for first time

The quilt has previously been on show at Tate Modern in London, where it was visited by more than 70,000 people.

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41 h. ago Fury as prison bosses splurge £700 on giant chess set despite Govt pledging to crackdown on spending

PRISON bosses bought inmates a giant £700 outdoor chess set. The purchase was revealed after the Government pledged a crackdown on spending. Other departments splurged on designer water bottles, staff trophies and presentation courses. The chess set, with 2ft high pieces, was bought off Amazon by the Ministry of Justice and delivered to the Isle...

Economics

3 d. ago Universal Credit rule change to help more working parents get help with childcare costs

WORKING parents on Universal Credit are set for a major boost, as the Government unveils new support to cut the crippling cost of childcare. Ministers have confirmed that Universal Credit rules will change next year to stop families from falling into a "debt trap" when they try to return to work. The strategy targets one...

Society

4 d. ago Government to set for £1,000 pension rule change for all savers

Companies have been blasted for failing to increase pensions in line with inflation

Economics

4 d. ago How much the Covid inquiry is costing as figures soar to astronomical sum

The Covid inquiry set up by the Government has hundreds of staff working on it. It's expected to be the most expensive one of its kind ever

Politics

5 d. ago Government announces major changes set to save new parents 'up to £500'

The Prime Minister said the plan aims to "lift half a million children out of poverty"

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7 d. ago Former Ayr United strike star helped turn me into flying wing back, says Dylan Watret

Watret was on target for the first time this season as Ayr made the last 32 of the Scottish Cup on Saturday.

Events

8 d. ago When is the Scottish Cup fourth round draw? Date, time and TV channel as Premiership clubs enter hat

How to watch the Scottish Cup fourth round draw

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9 d. ago Georgian opposition leader arrested over attempted arson of government building

Aleksandre Elisashvili was arrested on Saturday morning after being accused of trying to set a government building alight

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9 d. ago Nicola Sturgeon cannot see a female political leader at Holyrood 'anytime soon'

Nicola Sturgeon says she looks around the Scottish Parliament and cannot see another female party leader appointed ‘any time soon’

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9 d. ago UK government issues £150 energy bill cut update with some households set to save even more

The Chancellor said she is keeping her promise to get energy bills down and cut the cost of living

Economics

9 d. ago HMRC sets new rules to stop savers getting around reduced £12,000 cash Isa limit

The Government department set out the rules after announcing its Isa change at the Budget earlier this week

Economics

1 week ago When is the Scottish Cup fourth round draw? Live stream, TV channel and start time as Aberdeen, Celtic and Rangers enter

The 12 top flight teams will find out who they face for the 141st edition of the prestigious knockout competition

Politics

1 week ago Denmark sets up ‘night watch’ to monitor Trump since Greenland row

US president’s threat to seize territory prompts intelligence briefings reminiscent of Game of Thrones patrolThe Danish government has set up a “night watch” in the foreign ministry, not to keep out the wildlings and White Walkers like the Night’s Watch of Game of Thrones, but rather to monitor Donald Trump’s pronouncements and movements while Copenhagen sleeps.The night watch starts at 5pm each day and at 7am a report is produced and distributed around the Danish government and relevant departments about what was said and took place, the Politiken newspaper reported. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Scotland's World Cup pot confirmed as FIFA set out draw procedure and 'tennis

World football’s governing body set out seedings ahead of next week’s big event

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1 week ago Inside incredible Scottish island castle that looks frozen in time for sale

It is available to buy for a very reasonable price.

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1 week ago Daughter settles legal claim against Government over father’s ‘degrading’ death

Alpha Kalay died in 2021 after multiple opportunities to care for him were missed by staff at HMP Hull, where he was serving a prison sentence.

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