Tories offer budget backing if Indyref2 scrapped
The Scottish Conservatives have offered to help the Scottish Government pass its budget – if plans for a second independence referendum are dropped.
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Compensation scheme for victims of child abuse in care
A financial compensation scheme for victims of child abuse in care is to be set up by the Scottish Government.
‘Negligible’ impact of exports from BSE case, MSPs told
The discovery of a BSE-infected cow in Aberdeenshire is expected to have a “negligible” impact on exports, the Scottish Rural Affairs Minister has said.
Police officers ‘run ragged’ and unable to take breaks – union chief
Police officers are so overwhelmed they are regularly unable to take any breaks during shifts, according to Scotland’s police union boss.
Crown Office set for highest ever staff numbers
Scotland’s prosecution service will have its highest level of staff ever if a £3.6 million funding boost brings in expected numbers of recruits, MSPs have heard.
Canada could provide model for trade deals, committee told
Canada could provide a model for involving the devolved governments in any post-Brexit trade negotiations, MPs have been told.
Poorer children more likely to have tooth decay, figures show
Children in Scotland’s most deprived areas are more likely to have tooth decay than their more affluent peers, official statistics have shown.
Corbyn slams Government’s ‘terminally incompetent’ Brexit negotiations
Jeremy Corbyn has slammed the Government’s “terminally incompetent” Brexit negotiations and demanded Theresa May make way for a Labour administration.
Conservatives demand publication of SNP’s ‘secret’ briefings on Indyref2
The Tories are appealing a decision by Scotland’s Information Commissioner in a bid to force the publication of more than a dozen “secret” government briefings on a possible second independence referendum.
Charity urges expansion of seven-day limit on homeless B&Bs
A homelessness charity wants ministers to bring forward legislation to place a seven-day limit on the use of unsuitable temporary homeless accommodation, such as B&Bs.
Ministers drop plans for Saudi trade specialist
The Scottish Government has scrapped plans to appoint an energy specialist to help boost exports to Saudi Arabia.
Scottish Conservatives against EU fishing policy extension
Scottish Conservatives MPs would vote down a Brexit deal if it includes extending the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP).
Post-Brexit fishing quota powers should be transferred to Holyrood – minister
Scotland should be handed full powers over setting fishing quotas in the new Fisheries Bill, its Rural Economy Secretary has said.
Scottish Green Party members back People’s Vote
Scottish Green Party members have backed the campaign for a People’s Vote on any Brexit deal before the UK leaves the EU.
Scottish Green party leaders back People’s Vote
Both leaders of the Scottish Green Party have given their backing to a vote on the final Brexit deal.
Sir Nick Clegg lands top Facebook job as firm faces ‘fake news’ probes
Former deputy prime minister Sir Nick Clegg will take up a senior post at global social media giant Facebook.
Russia picked on ‘weak’ Britain in Salisbury attack, says ex-MI6 chief
Russia mounted the Salisbury nerve agent attack because it believed Britain was “weak and isolated” after the vote to leave the EU, a former MI6 chief has said.
No effective plan to join up health and social care, MPs say
The Government still lacks an effective overall strategy to integrate the health and social care sectors, while financial pressures on local authorities mean there is “no realistic prospect of progress”, MPs have warned.
Scotch Whisky exports grow to almost £2bn
Scotch Whisky exports rose to almost £2 billion in the first half of the year.
NHS stress-related absence up by 17% in three years
Stress-led absences in the NHS have risen by just under a fifth, new analysis shows.
Scottish Government has underestimated healthcare funding by £400m – economist
An economist has said the Scottish Government may have underestimated healthcare funding needs by more than £400 million.
Bill is no substitute for devolved government, DUP warns
A Bill designed to create time and space for Northern Ireland politicians to reach agreement is “no substitute for devolved government”, the Democratic Unionists have warned.
MSPs to quiz board chairwoman on Glasgow School of Art fire
The chairwoman of the Glasgow School of Art board will face questions from MSPs on the latest fire to engulf the famed Mackintosh Building.
Scottish MP’s Glaswegian accent leaves former minister flummoxed
A breakdown in communication left a Scottish MP unable to get answers in Parliament.
Guidance to prevent human trafficking published by ministers
The Scottish Government has published guidance for businesses aimed at helping them identify and prevent human trafficking and exploitation.
Structure of United Nations out of date, says Sir John Major
The structure of the United Nations is out of date and its core members should be shaken up to include India and South Africa, Sir John Major has said.
Theresa May ready to extend Brexit transition by ‘matter of months’
Theresa May has confirmed she is ready to consider a delay of “a matter of months” in Britain’s final departure from the EU in order to avoid a hard border in Ireland.
Voters will not forgive any surrender to EU on Brexit, senior Tories warn PM
Voters will not forgive Theresa May if she surrenders to Brussels in the Brexit negotiations, Boris Johnson and David Davis have warned.
Labour calls for equal provision of menopause clinics
The Scottish Health Secretary has been urged to expand menopause clinics across the country.
Universal Credit a ‘vehicle for austerity’ that must be stopped, ministers told
Universal Credit is a “modern day digital workhouse” that needs to be stopped, according to a Labour MP.