Mollie King: I thought I was stupid until I was diagnosed with dyslexia
Singer Mollie King told MPs she thought she was “stupid” until she learned she had dyslexia, as she emphasised the importance of early diagnosis.
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Mollie King: I thought I was stupid until I was diagnosed with dyslexia
Singer Mollie King told MPs she thought she was “stupid” until she learned she had dyslexia, as she emphasised the importance of early diagnosis.
Period poverty campaigners welcome Bill for free sanitary products
Free access to sanitary products would make Scotland a “world leader” in tackling period poverty, Monica Lennon said after formally lodging her bid to change the law.
Period poverty campaigners welcome Bill for free sanitary products
Free access to sanitary products would make Scotland a “world leader” in tackling period poverty, Monica Lennon said after formally lodging her bid to change the law.
Natalie McGarry: Ex-MP who stole from the movement behind her rise to prominence
Born and brought up in Inverkeithing, Fife, Natalie McGarry studied law at Aberdeen University before working in HR, as a community officer for unemployed parents and as a policy adviser in the voluntary sector.
Natalie McGarry: Ex-MP who stole from the movement behind her rise to prominence
Born and brought up in Inverkeithing, Fife, Natalie McGarry studied law at Aberdeen University before working in HR, as a community officer for unemployed parents and as a policy adviser in the voluntary sector.
Children ‘should be limited to one hour of screen time per day’
Toddlers and young children should have no more than one hour of sedentary screen time per day, according to new international advice.
Children ‘should be limited to one hour of screen time per day’
Toddlers and young children should have no more than one hour of sedentary screen time per day, according to new international advice.
Lord McConnell has no regrets over much-mocked pinstripe kilt
Lord McConnell has insisted he has no regrets about wearing his infamous pinstripe kilt – despite being mocked for his choice of outfit at Tartan Day in New York.
Lord McConnell has no regrets over much-mocked pinstripe kilt
Lord McConnell has insisted he has no regrets about wearing his infamous pinstripe kilt – despite being mocked for his choice of outfit at Tartan Day in New York.
Referendum on constitution should be one-off generational event: Lord McConnell
A referendum on the UK’s constitution should be a “one-off generational thing” which cannot be re-run for up to 20 years, a former Labour first minister has said.
Referendum on constitution should be one-off generational event: Lord McConnell
A referendum on the UK’s constitution should be a “one-off generational thing” which cannot be re-run for up to 20 years, a former Labour first minister has said.
Lord McConnell urges Holyrood reforms in run-up to devolution anniversary
Holyrood’s method of electing MSPs needs to be reformed as part of a series of measures to revitalise devolution in the run-up to the Scottish Parliament’s 20th anniversary, former first minister Lord McConnell said.
Lord McConnell urges Holyrood reforms in run-up to devolution anniversary
Holyrood’s method of electing MSPs needs to be reformed as part of a series of measures to revitalise devolution in the run-up to the Scottish Parliament’s 20th anniversary, former first minister Lord McConnell said.
Wild salmon stock decline sparks vow to protect species
The decline in wild salmon in Scotland is of great concern, the Environment Secretary has said.
Nicola Sturgeon to set out thoughts on independence in ‘substantive’ statement
Nicola Sturgeon is to reveal more about when a second vote on Scottish independence could take place in a “substantive” statement to MSPs.
Scotland can be ‘world leader’ in tackling period poverty
Legislation to enable all women in Scotland to have access to free sanitary products has been formally lodged at Holyrood.
Public views sought on strengthening high-rise fire safety following Grenfell
People who live in high-rise flats are being asked to give their views in a public consultation on strengthening fire safety in the buildings.
Protesters hope to fly the Trump baby blimp again
Anti-Trump campaigners hope to fly the Donald Trump blimp over London once again as a protest against the US president’s state visit to the UK.
Labour dragging its feet in Brexit talks, Prime Minister claims
Theresa May has accused Labour of dragging its feet over cross-party Brexit talks as discussions resumed following an 11-day Easter break.
Scottish Government ‘simply cannot afford’ to mitigate all UK welfare cuts
The Scottish Government cannot afford to alleviate all of Westminster’s “staggering” cuts in benefits spending, the Social Security Secretary has told MSPs.
Minister dismisses calls to declare climate emergency
An energy minister has dismissed calls to declare a “climate emergency” despite expressing sympathy with the message of Extinction Rebellion protesters.
Landfill ban fallout could cost taxpayers more than £1 billion, report finds
The Scottish Government’s 2021 ban on landfill waste is off target and will rely on exporting rubbish elsewhere, according to an official report.
Tory MP fined over false invoices warned he faces fight to save career
A Conservative MP ordered to carry out community service after he admitted faking two expenses invoices has been told he faces a fight to save his political career.
Nigel Farage vows to target Labour heartlands with new Brexit Party
Nigel Farage has vowed to target Labour heartlands with his new Brexit Party.
BiFab owner demands tougher offshore wind regulation to help land contracts
The owner of the BiFab manufacturing yards has called for tighter regulations on offshore wind developers and manufacturers to help prevent it missing out on vital contracts.
Conservative MP calls on May to quit
A senior Conservative backbencher has called on Theresa May to announce her resignation to allow a contest to choose her replacement to begin “straight away”.
MSPs to hear calls for Universal Credit reform
MSPs will debate calls for reform of Universal Credit to halt a predicted increase in in-work poverty.
Theresa May to convene Cabinet as MPs return to Westminster
Theresa May is set to chair a meeting of her top ministerial team as MPs return to Westminster following the Easter break.
Theresa May could face unprecedented vote of confidence in her leadership
Theresa May could face an unprecedented vote of confidence in her leadership after 70 local association chiefs signed a petition supporting one, according to reports.