Scotland's Benefits Bill to Soar by £700 Million Under SNP Plan
Scotland's benefits bill could increase by £700 million due to the SNP's plan to scrap the two-child cap, starting in 2026-27, potentially attracting 'benefits tourists' and impacting migration within the UK, according to the Scottish Fiscal Commission.
Scotland's Benefits Bill to Soar by £700 Million Under SNP Plan
Scotland's benefits bill could increase by £700 million due to the SNP's plan to scrap the two-child cap, starting in 2026-27, potentially attracting 'benefits tourists' and impacting migration within the UK, according to the Scottish Fiscal Commission.
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Husband Runs Over Estranged Wife Twice, Pleads Guilty to Attempted Murder
In Edinburgh last April, William Budge, 62, attempted to murder his estranged wife by running her over twice with his car after she left him, causing severe injuries; he pleaded guilty and awaits sentencing.
Husband Runs Over Estranged Wife Twice, Pleads Guilty to Attempted Murder
In Edinburgh last April, William Budge, 62, attempted to murder his estranged wife by running her over twice with his car after she left him, causing severe injuries; he pleaded guilty and awaits sentencing.
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Scottish NHS A&E Performance Hits Joint Fifth Worst Weekly Record Amidst Flu Surge
Scotland's NHS faces "very high levels of winter pressure" due to a flu surge hospitalizing over 1,500 people in the final week of 2024; only 58.4% of A&E patients were seen within four hours, the joint fifth-worst weekly performance on record, prompting criticism of the SNP government's handling of...
Scottish NHS A&E Performance Hits Joint Fifth Worst Weekly Record Amidst Flu Surge
Scotland's NHS faces "very high levels of winter pressure" due to a flu surge hospitalizing over 1,500 people in the final week of 2024; only 58.4% of A&E patients were seen within four hours, the joint fifth-worst weekly performance on record, prompting criticism of the SNP government's handling of...
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Footballer Wins Victimisation Case Against Airdrieonians
A Scottish employment appeal tribunal overturned a previous ruling, finding that Airdrieonians FC victimised Rico Quitongo after he reported a racist incident; the club cut off communication with his agent following his complaint, leading to compensation for Quitongo.
Footballer Wins Victimisation Case Against Airdrieonians
A Scottish employment appeal tribunal overturned a previous ruling, finding that Airdrieonians FC victimised Rico Quitongo after he reported a racist incident; the club cut off communication with his agent following his complaint, leading to compensation for Quitongo.
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Widespread Snow and Ice Warnings Issued for Scotland
Scotland faces a significant weather disruption as snow and ice warnings blanket much of the country from Sunday morning until Monday morning, with up to 15cm of snow predicted in higher areas of the Borders, leading to football match cancellations and potential power outages.
Widespread Snow and Ice Warnings Issued for Scotland
Scotland faces a significant weather disruption as snow and ice warnings blanket much of the country from Sunday morning until Monday morning, with up to 15cm of snow predicted in higher areas of the Borders, leading to football match cancellations and potential power outages.
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Young Nurse's MND Diagnosis Highlights Need for Research
Sheree Gregg, a 28-year-old Inverness nurse, received a young-onset MND diagnosis after experiencing symptoms affecting her guitar playing; despite this, she graduated with honors and finds solace in horse-riding, actively supporting the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation's fundraising efforts.
Young Nurse's MND Diagnosis Highlights Need for Research
Sheree Gregg, a 28-year-old Inverness nurse, received a young-onset MND diagnosis after experiencing symptoms affecting her guitar playing; despite this, she graduated with honors and finds solace in horse-riding, actively supporting the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation's fundraising efforts.
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Speeding Driver Jailed for Fatal Crash on A85
George Murphy, a 55-year-old driver with prior offenses, was jailed for 7.5 years and banned from driving for life after causing a fatal head-on collision on March 31, 2023, on the A85 in Argyll, Scotland, killing Martin and Josephine Cousland while overtaking multiple vehicles and ignoring warning ...
Speeding Driver Jailed for Fatal Crash on A85
George Murphy, a 55-year-old driver with prior offenses, was jailed for 7.5 years and banned from driving for life after causing a fatal head-on collision on March 31, 2023, on the A85 in Argyll, Scotland, killing Martin and Josephine Cousland while overtaking multiple vehicles and ignoring warning ...
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Driver Jailed for Fatal Argyll Crash
A 55-year-old driver, George Murphy, was jailed for seven and a half years for causing the death of Martin and Josephine Cousland in a head-on collision on the A85 near Dalmally in March 2023, after overtaking multiple vehicles and a bus on a blind bend.
Driver Jailed for Fatal Argyll Crash
A 55-year-old driver, George Murphy, was jailed for seven and a half years for causing the death of Martin and Josephine Cousland in a head-on collision on the A85 near Dalmally in March 2023, after overtaking multiple vehicles and a bus on a blind bend.
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Ardrossan Harbour Upgrade Stalled Amid Funding Dispute
Due to funding disputes between Peel Ports, Transport Scotland, and North Ayrshire Council, the Ardrossan harbor upgrade is delayed, leaving Arran with limited ferry access for two months and jeopardizing its economy.
Ardrossan Harbour Upgrade Stalled Amid Funding Dispute
Due to funding disputes between Peel Ports, Transport Scotland, and North Ayrshire Council, the Ardrossan harbor upgrade is delayed, leaving Arran with limited ferry access for two months and jeopardizing its economy.
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£100 Million Spent Repairing Scotland's Aging Ferry Fleet
Almost £100 million has been spent on repairs for eight of Scotland's largest publicly owned ferries over the past decade, adding to the controversy surrounding the country's ferry fiasco and causing major transport disruption. The MV Caledonian Isles alone cost over £22 million to repair.
£100 Million Spent Repairing Scotland's Aging Ferry Fleet
Almost £100 million has been spent on repairs for eight of Scotland's largest publicly owned ferries over the past decade, adding to the controversy surrounding the country's ferry fiasco and causing major transport disruption. The MV Caledonian Isles alone cost over £22 million to repair.
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Scottish Curler Switches Allegiance to England
Callum McLain, a 19-year-old Scottish curler, switched to representing England after his English grandfather's deathbed wish, and reached the World Junior B Championships quarter-finals in Finland.
Scottish Curler Switches Allegiance to England
Callum McLain, a 19-year-old Scottish curler, switched to representing England after his English grandfather's deathbed wish, and reached the World Junior B Championships quarter-finals in Finland.
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Historic Turner Watercolor Exchange Marks 250th Anniversary
In a historic exchange marking the 250th anniversary of Turner's birth, 38 watercolors from the Vaughan Bequest will be displayed in Edinburgh from the Dublin collection for the first time, while the Scottish collection will be exhibited in Ireland, fulfilling the collector's conditions for display.
Historic Turner Watercolor Exchange Marks 250th Anniversary
In a historic exchange marking the 250th anniversary of Turner's birth, 38 watercolors from the Vaughan Bequest will be displayed in Edinburgh from the Dublin collection for the first time, while the Scottish collection will be exhibited in Ireland, fulfilling the collector's conditions for display.
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