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Civil Service needs ‘innovators and disrupters’, McFadden says

Civil Service needs ‘innovators and disrupters’, McFadden says

Civil Service needs ‘innovators and disrupters’, McFadden says

09 December 2024

The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster cited Airbnb, WhatsApp and Spotify as examples of start-ups the Civil Service could emulate.


Cancer drug accepted for use on NHS

Cancer drug accepted for use on NHS

Cancer drug accepted for use on NHS

09 December 2024

A treatment for overactive bladder syndrome has also been accepted.


UK train fares highest in Europe, study claims

UK train fares highest in Europe, study claims

UK train fares highest in Europe, study claims

09 December 2024

The analysis of 27 European operators found that ‘travelling by rail in the UK is particularly costly’.


Two men charged after police seize drugs worth more than £700,000

Two men charged after police seize drugs worth more than £700,000

Two men charged after police seize drugs worth more than £700,000

09 December 2024

Officers found heroin and cannabis during a search at a property in Glasgow.


Ex-footballers’ higher dementia rates not driven by ‘lifestyle factors’ – study

Ex-footballers’ higher dementia rates not driven by ‘lifestyle factors’ – study

Ex-footballers’ higher dementia rates not driven by ‘lifestyle factors’ – study

09 December 2024

The FIELD study at the University of Glasgow is investigating potential links between dementia and head impacts in sport.


Photographic portraits of royal family taken over a century to go on display

Photographic portraits of royal family taken over a century to go on display

Photographic portraits of royal family taken over a century to go on display

09 December 2024

Royal Portraits: A Century Of Photography will run from February 28 until September 7 at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh.


Human remains found inside ‘small aircraft’ located in sea off Shetland

Human remains found inside ‘small aircraft’ located in sea off Shetland

Human remains found inside ‘small aircraft’ located in sea off Shetland

08 December 2024

The plane was recovered from waters north-east of Lerwick on Friday December 6.


New breakfast club scheme to help children reach ‘learning potential’ – Gilruth

New breakfast club scheme to help children reach ‘learning potential’ – Gilruth

New breakfast club scheme to help children reach ‘learning potential’ – Gilruth

08 December 2024

The £3 million Bright Start Breakfasts initiative was announced at the recent Budget.


NHS waiting-list pledge ‘should have been fulfilled by September’, says Labour

NHS waiting-list pledge ‘should have been fulfilled by September’, says Labour

NHS waiting-list pledge ‘should have been fulfilled by September’, says Labour

08 December 2024

The party also said private inpatient and daycare admissions in Scotland had reached their ‘highest ever reported’ levels.


‘Warm, witty, whip-smart’ David Tennant returns to host EE Bafta film awards

‘Warm, witty, whip-smart’ David Tennant returns to host EE Bafta film awards

‘Warm, witty, whip-smart’ David Tennant returns to host EE Bafta film awards

08 December 2024

He hosted the ceremony this year and will return for 2025.


Aberdeenshire crash leaves one dead and three in hospital

Aberdeenshire crash leaves one dead and three in hospital

Aberdeenshire crash leaves one dead and three in hospital

08 December 2024

The collision on the B9001 near Inverurie involved a grey Citroen C2 and a white Land Rover Range Rover Sport.


Police search for man after girl, 15, sexually assaulted at bus stop

Police search for man after girl, 15, sexually assaulted at bus stop

Police search for man after girl, 15, sexually assaulted at bus stop

08 December 2024

A man approached the girl on Saturday evening in Clydebank and touched her inappropriately, police said.


Rayner ‘knows people impatient for change’ amid fall in support for Labour

Rayner ‘knows people impatient for change’ amid fall in support for Labour

Rayner ‘knows people impatient for change’ amid fall in support for Labour

08 December 2024

The Deputy Prime Minister pointed to ‘significant challenges’ faced by the Government since the election.


Two-child benefit cap mitigation could start in early 2026, says Robison

Two-child benefit cap mitigation could start in early 2026, says Robison

Two-child benefit cap mitigation could start in early 2026, says Robison

08 December 2024

Shona Robison insisted the scheme is going ahead, saying the Government could implement it before April 2026.


Tens of thousands still without power in Storm Darragh aftermath

Tens of thousands still without power in Storm Darragh aftermath

Tens of thousands still without power in Storm Darragh aftermath

08 December 2024

Storm Darragh brought gusts of 93mph to some parts of the country on Saturday, with millions warned to stay indoors.


Poll suggests pro-independence majority at Holyrood with SNP on 59 seats

Poll suggests pro-independence majority at Holyrood with SNP on 59 seats

Poll suggests pro-independence majority at Holyrood with SNP on 59 seats

08 December 2024

The poll also put support for a Yes vote in a Scottish independence referendum at 54%.


Edinburgh council leader suspended by Labour after ‘sexual messages to refugees’

Edinburgh council leader suspended by Labour after ‘sexual messages to refugees’

Edinburgh council leader suspended by Labour after ‘sexual messages to refugees’

08 December 2024

Police have also been handed a report of inappropriate behaviour regarding Cammy Day.


Voting against the Budget will be ‘albatross’ around Labour’s neck, says Swinney

Voting against the Budget will be ‘albatross’ around Labour’s neck, says Swinney

Voting against the Budget will be ‘albatross’ around Labour’s neck, says Swinney

08 December 2024

The SNP remain short of a majority and will have to seek support from other parties to pass the Budget.


People would laugh at me if I said I’m going to be first minister – Findlay

People would laugh at me if I said I’m going to be first minister – Findlay

People would laugh at me if I said I’m going to be first minister – Findlay

08 December 2024

The Scottish Conservative leader has sought to manage expectations ahead of the 2026 Holyrood election.


First Minister finds balance in son’s hockey ahead of budget

First Minister finds balance in son’s hockey ahead of budget

First Minister finds balance in son’s hockey ahead of budget

08 December 2024

John Swinney was thrust unexpectedly into the top job earlier this year.


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