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UK and Scotland in Talks Over Two-Child Benefit Cap
The UK Prime Minister and Scotland's First Minister met to discuss Scotland's plan to end the two-child benefit cap, affecting 15,000 families and requiring UK government data and cooperation, despite ongoing tensions over funding.
UK and Scotland in Talks Over Two-Child Benefit Cap
The UK Prime Minister and Scotland's First Minister met to discuss Scotland's plan to end the two-child benefit cap, affecting 15,000 families and requiring UK government data and cooperation, despite ongoing tensions over funding.
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40% Bias Score
Inverness Petrol Station Robbery Leads to High-Speed Chase and Arrest
On May 9, 19-year-old William MacLeod carjacked a Volvo in Inverness, robbed an Esso petrol station at gunpoint, and led police on a 15-minute high-speed chase before being apprehended.
Inverness Petrol Station Robbery Leads to High-Speed Chase and Arrest
On May 9, 19-year-old William MacLeod carjacked a Volvo in Inverness, robbed an Esso petrol station at gunpoint, and led police on a 15-minute high-speed chase before being apprehended.
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52% Bias Score
Scottish Budget 2024-25: Shortfall in Revenue and Unresolved Tax Disparities
Scotland's 2024-25 budget, presented by Finance Secretary Shona Robison, includes an £800 million increase in devolved benefits to nearly £7 billion, but fails to address the cross-border tax gap, leaving higher earners paying more than in England while lower earners gain only 50p weekly; projected ...
Scottish Budget 2024-25: Shortfall in Revenue and Unresolved Tax Disparities
Scotland's 2024-25 budget, presented by Finance Secretary Shona Robison, includes an £800 million increase in devolved benefits to nearly £7 billion, but fails to address the cross-border tax gap, leaving higher earners paying more than in England while lower earners gain only 50p weekly; projected ...
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76% Bias Score
Life Sentence for Murder in Kyle of Lochalsh
A 33-year-old man, Michael Joyce, was given a life sentence for the abhorrent murder of 61-year-old Michael White in Kyle of Lochalsh, Scotland, last April; Joyce's partner was acquitted.
Life Sentence for Murder in Kyle of Lochalsh
A 33-year-old man, Michael Joyce, was given a life sentence for the abhorrent murder of 61-year-old Michael White in Kyle of Lochalsh, Scotland, last April; Joyce's partner was acquitted.
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44% Bias Score
East Renfrewshire Council Delays Social Care Charges Decision
East Renfrewshire Council deferred a decision on introducing £20-per-hour charges for non-residential social care services until February 2025, following a public outcry and a petition signed by almost 1,000 people, amid concerns about the impact on vulnerable residents and social isolation.
East Renfrewshire Council Delays Social Care Charges Decision
East Renfrewshire Council deferred a decision on introducing £20-per-hour charges for non-residential social care services until February 2025, following a public outcry and a petition signed by almost 1,000 people, amid concerns about the impact on vulnerable residents and social isolation.
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40% Bias Score
Jasleen Kaur Wins 2024 Turner Prize for "Alter Altar"
Jasleen Kaur, a Glasgow-based artist, won the 2024 Turner Prize for her artwork "Alter Altar," which explores her cultural heritage and addresses themes of colonialism and community, receiving £25,000.
Jasleen Kaur Wins 2024 Turner Prize for "Alter Altar"
Jasleen Kaur, a Glasgow-based artist, won the 2024 Turner Prize for her artwork "Alter Altar," which explores her cultural heritage and addresses themes of colonialism and community, receiving £25,000.
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12% Bias Score
Caerlee Mill Demolition to Make Way for Mountain Bike Center
The historic Caerlee Mill in Innerleithen, Scotland, will be demolished to create a £19 million mountain bike innovation center, expected to generate over £100 million and 400 jobs over 10 years, after structural issues made renovation too expensive.
Caerlee Mill Demolition to Make Way for Mountain Bike Center
The historic Caerlee Mill in Innerleithen, Scotland, will be demolished to create a £19 million mountain bike innovation center, expected to generate over £100 million and 400 jobs over 10 years, after structural issues made renovation too expensive.
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48% Bias Score
Scotland's 2024-25 Budget: Tax Freezes, Spending Increases, and Public Sector Pay Rise
Scotland's 2024-25 budget freezes higher income tax thresholds, increases health and social care funding by £2 billion, ends council tax freezes, and provides a 9% public sector pay rise over three years, while other sectors receive varied levels of support.
Scotland's 2024-25 Budget: Tax Freezes, Spending Increases, and Public Sector Pay Rise
Scotland's 2024-25 budget freezes higher income tax thresholds, increases health and social care funding by £2 billion, ends council tax freezes, and provides a 9% public sector pay rise over three years, while other sectors receive varied levels of support.
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32% Bias Score
Actor Testifies in Glasgow Rape Trial
Actor Glenn Gould testified at the trial of Greggory Odjig, accused of raping a woman in Glasgow in May 2021, describing his intervention after finding Odjig in bed with the unconscious woman, leading to a physical altercation. Odjig denies the charges.
Actor Testifies in Glasgow Rape Trial
Actor Glenn Gould testified at the trial of Greggory Odjig, accused of raping a woman in Glasgow in May 2021, describing his intervention after finding Odjig in bed with the unconscious woman, leading to a physical altercation. Odjig denies the charges.
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44% Bias Score
Scottish First Minister to Meet Family of Unsolved Murder Victim
On November 28, 2004, Alistair Wilson, a 30-year-old Scottish banker, was murdered on his doorstep in Nairn; 20 years later, First Minister John Swinney offered to meet his family following criticism of the police investigation.
Scottish First Minister to Meet Family of Unsolved Murder Victim
On November 28, 2004, Alistair Wilson, a 30-year-old Scottish banker, was murdered on his doorstep in Nairn; 20 years later, First Minister John Swinney offered to meet his family following criticism of the police investigation.
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44% Bias Score
£75 Million Tax Hike Threatens Scottish Charities
The UK government's planned increase in employer National Insurance contributions will cost Scottish charities an estimated £75 million, potentially forcing service cuts and job losses across hospices, homelessness organizations, and social care providers, who warn of turning away patients and clien...
£75 Million Tax Hike Threatens Scottish Charities
The UK government's planned increase in employer National Insurance contributions will cost Scottish charities an estimated £75 million, potentially forcing service cuts and job losses across hospices, homelessness organizations, and social care providers, who warn of turning away patients and clien...
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48% Bias Score
SNP to Scrap Two-Child Benefit Cap, Boosting Social Security Spending
The SNP government in Scotland will scrap the two-child benefit cap by 2026, increasing social security spending by £800 million and impacting over 15,000 children, while increasing NHS funding by £2 billion to a total of £21 billion, and increasing public sector pay by 9% over three years.
SNP to Scrap Two-Child Benefit Cap, Boosting Social Security Spending
The SNP government in Scotland will scrap the two-child benefit cap by 2026, increasing social security spending by £800 million and impacting over 15,000 children, while increasing NHS funding by £2 billion to a total of £21 billion, and increasing public sector pay by 9% over three years.
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48% Bias Score
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