Tag #Scotland

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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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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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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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Reduced Inequality
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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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Scotland to Scrap Two-Child Benefit Cap, Lifting 15,000 Children Out of Poverty

The Scottish government will end the UK's two-child benefit cap in 2026, aiming to lift 15,000 children out of poverty; this requires data cooperation with the UK government and will cost an estimated £1.7 billion.

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Poundland Reopens Elgin Store After Six-Year Refurbishment, Selling Flats Above

Poundland has reopened its Elgin, Scotland store after a six-year refurbishment that included creating four flats above the store, two of which are for sale at over £85,000 each, following challenges including water leaks, a pandemic and an alleged arson attack.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Low Uptake of King Charles III Portraits Highlights Regional Divisions

Following the King's coronation, a government scheme offered 20,565 free portraits of Charles III to public institutions; however, only 2.8% of hospitals accepted the offer, while uptake varied significantly across regions and institution types, costing £2.7 million.

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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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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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£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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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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No Poverty
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Scottish Income Tax 2025-26: Minor Reductions, but Higher Earners Face Higher Burdens

Scotland's 2025-26 budget maintains existing income tax rates but adjusts thresholds, resulting in small tax reductions for some while higher earners face substantially increased tax burdens compared to the rest of the UK due to threshold differences and a higher marginal tax rate in the £43,662-£50...

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Scotland's Childcare Gap: £300 Monthly Increase for Relocated Family

Fiona Asquith relocated from Yorkshire to the Highlands with her two-year-old son, now paying £300 more monthly for childcare due to Scotland's limited free childcare eligibility compared to England's more extensive program.

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Reform UK's Rise in Scotland Could Reshape Holyrood

Reform UK gained 7% in Scotland's July election, outperforming Conservatives in 25 seats; recent by-election results (12%-25% first preferences) and polls (10%+) suggest they could win 8-12 MSP seats in the next election, potentially becoming the third-largest party and significantly impacting gover...

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