UK Government accused of ‘stymieing’ set up of Scottish National Investment Bank
The new Scottish National Investment Bank is on track to open this time next year – despite the UK Government “stymieing” work to set up the new institution.
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James Duddridge criticised over cancelling committee appearance ‘at last minute’
A UK Government Minister for Brexit has been called “extremely disrespectful” after cancelling an appearance before a Scottish Parliament committee “at the last minute”.
Scottish Government requests £52m to prepare for no-deal Brexit
The Scottish Government has requested £52 million from a contingency fund to prepare for a no-deal Brexit.
Teenage asylum seeker excels in Highers despite deportation fears
A teenage asylum seeker has excelled in his exams despite fearing deportation to Pakistan.
The enemy within: Army deploy anti-terrorist strategies to find far-right radicals in the ranks
The Army is waging a secret war to stop soldiers being radicalised by far-right extremists.
The cruellest blow: Torture victims’ charity warns Home Office policies are inflicting fresh agony on asylum seekers
A psychotherapist working with torture survivors seeking safe shelter in Britain fears the Home Office intention to create a “hostile environment” is stripping them of their rights.
More than 160,000 NHS nurses have quit since 2010/11, data shows
More than 160,000 nurses have quit the NHS since 2010/11 for reasons other than retirement, according to new figures.
UK Government urged to match £85 million funding for Borderlands ahead of Spring Statement
Philip Hammond has been urged to match the Scottish Government's pledge to invest £85 million in the Borderlands over the next decade.
No-deal Brexit could damage Scotland’s housing sector, minister warns
A no-deal Brexit could cause serious problems for Scotland’s housing sector, the housing minister has warned.
Scottish Government must have role in future trade negotiations, committee says
The Scottish Government should have a seat at the negotiating table in Brexit trade negotiations to protect the distinct priorities of Scottish trade, according to a House of Commons committee.
SNP calls on UK Government to protect free TV for pensioners
THE SNP has called on the UK Government to commit to funding the free TV licence for over-75s.