Ministers announce funding for farmers affected by tough weather conditions
Loans to help farmers hit by months of adverse weather are being offered by the Scottish Government.
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Proposals to boost teaching profession unveiled by Lib Dems
The Scottish Liberal Democrats have unveiled a plan to boost the teaching profession ahead of the party’s autumn conference.
Former SNP minister calls for ‘less marching, more listening’
Independence campaigners should do “less marching and more listening”, according to former SNP justice secretary Kenny MacAskill.
Tory councillor apologises for sharing ‘Muslim women as patio umbrellas’ post
A Scottish Conservative councillor has apologised for sharing an image comparing Muslim women to patio umbrellas.
Edinburgh book festival undermined by visa issues: Nicola Sturgeon
Nicola Sturgeon has said difficulties obtaining visas for overseas artists has “undermined” the prestigious Edinburgh International Book Festival, and she demanded: “The UK Government needs to get it sorted.”
Writers humiliated by visa demands, Edinburgh book festival boss claims
The UK’s reputation as a global arts venue could be seriously damaged if the problems some overseas artists have in obtaining visas worsen after Brexit, the director of the Edinburgh International Book Festival has warned.
Scottish independence a safe and sensible choice, says ex-Tory councillor
A former Tory councillor has condemned Conservative Party policies as she revealed she now supports Scottish independence.
Action plan set out to cut suicides by 20%
Scotland is to set up a special suicide prevention group as part of efforts to reduce the number of people who take their own life by 20%.
Writers humiliated by visa demands, Edinburgh book festival boss claims
The UK’s reputation as a global arts venue could be seriously damaged if the problems some overseas artists have in obtaining visas worsen after Brexit, the director of the Edinburgh International Book Festival has warned.
Ruth Davidson backs calls for Johnson burka apology
Ruth Davidson has backed calls for Boris Johnson to apologise over his “gratuitously offensive” comments on the burka.
May heckled and booed during Edinburgh Fringe visit
Theresa May was booed and heckled during a visit to a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
May calls on Sturgeon to back Brexit deal and not ‘sow the politics of division’
Theresa May challenged the Scottish Government to get behind her Brexit proposals, instead of trying to “sow the politics of division”.
Sturgeon unsure of October independence statement contents
Nicola Sturgeon expects to make a statement on her Scottish independence plans in October – but does not know what it will be.
Nicola Sturgeon and Michael Gove talk Brexit and farming at north-east show
Two high-profile visitors to the Turriff Show were keen to discuss Brexit and the affects it could have on agriculture.
Theresa May: Brexit can lead to brighter future for whole UK
Brexit can result in a brighter future for the whole UK, the Prime Minister will declare, as she reveals details of a funding boost for Scotland.
Serco halting lock changes ‘only temporary relief for asylum seekers’
Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf has insisted the Home Office’s “cruel” immigration policy requires an “injection of humanity”.
Serco boss ‘doesn’t know’ how many former asylum seekers will be evicted
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Serco to pause lock-change notices for asylum seekers
Serco has announced it will pause plans to issue lock-change orders to tenants whose application for asylum has been refused ahead of a court challenge.
100 join protest against plans to evict asylum seekers
Around 100 people protested outside a Home Office building on Saturday amid ongoing opposition to plans to evict more than 300 asylum seekers.
Hundreds expected to attend asylum seeker eviction demo
Hundreds of people are expected to take part in a protest outside a Home Office building against plans to evict more than 300 asylum seekers.
Children’s Commissioner warns over ‘catastrophic’ impact of council funding crisis
Families with vulnerable youngsters are unable to get help from cash-strapped councils, the Children’s Commissioner for England has warned.
Two arrested after Home Office protest over asylum seeker evictions
Two men have been charged after a protest outside a Home Office building against plans to evict more than 300 asylum seekers.
Two arrested after Home Office protest over asylum seeker evictions
Two men have been charged with public disorder offences after a protest outside the Home Office against plans to evict more than 300 asylum seekers.
Justice Secretary vows to consider family’s call for ‘Michelle’s Law’
Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf has pledged to look at how victims’ rights could be strengthened after meeting the family of a teenage girl who was murdered by her ex-boyfriend.
Watch Jacob Rees-Mogg and Conor McGregor randomly cross paths in New York
Conor McGregor crossed from UFC to boxing in 2017 to fight Floyd Mayweather, but it seems politics and mixed martial arts are two things that probably don’t go together.
Murdered teenager’s family to meet Justice Secretary in bid for law reform
The family of a murdered teenager are to meet with the Justice Secretary to discuss their campaign to strengthen the rights of victims of crime.
Ministers demand post-Brexit deal on protected food and drink products
Scottish ministers have issued a fresh call for action to protect the status of unique food and drink products after Brexit.
Midwives call for universal baby box roll-out across UK
Baby boxes should be given to all new parents across the UK, midwives have said.
P1 standardised testing criticised by teachers and parents
Primary one pupils have been left shaking, crying and distressed by “unnecessary and cruel” national testing, according to feedback from teachers.
Brexit Poll: Increasing numbers of north-east leave voters now want to stay in EU
More people in the north-east would change their vote from leave to remain than vice-versa, according to a new survey by the Evening Express.