Sturgeon and Murrell Separate Amidst SNP Financial Investigation
Former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and her husband, former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell, announced their separation following Murrell's arrest on embezzlement charges and Sturgeon's own investigation under Operation Branchform; both deny wrongdoing.
Sturgeon and Murrell Separate Amidst SNP Financial Investigation
Former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and her husband, former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell, announced their separation following Murrell's arrest on embezzlement charges and Sturgeon's own investigation under Operation Branchform; both deny wrongdoing.
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48% Bias Score
Scottish Labour's Abstention Secures Scottish Budget, Raising Long-Term Concerns
Scottish Labour's abstention in budget votes secures passage of the Scottish government's financial plans, averting a crisis, but raises questions about long-term financial sustainability and the implications for the upcoming Holyrood election.
Scottish Labour's Abstention Secures Scottish Budget, Raising Long-Term Concerns
Scottish Labour's abstention in budget votes secures passage of the Scottish government's financial plans, averting a crisis, but raises questions about long-term financial sustainability and the implications for the upcoming Holyrood election.
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48% Bias Score
Swinney's Leadership: Resurgence or Recession for the SNP?
After Humza Yousaf's resignation, John Swinney became Scotland's First Minister, leading the SNP through a period of financial challenges and electoral setbacks; his leadership involves policy changes to address child poverty and navigate the path to independence.
Swinney's Leadership: Resurgence or Recession for the SNP?
After Humza Yousaf's resignation, John Swinney became Scotland's First Minister, leading the SNP through a period of financial challenges and electoral setbacks; his leadership involves policy changes to address child poverty and navigate the path to independence.
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40% Bias Score
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
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
Scotland to Scrap Two-Child Benefit Cap by 2026
The Scottish government will scrap the two-child benefit cap affecting 15,000 children by April 2026, costing an estimated £110m-£150m, facing opposition criticism and requiring UK government data.
Scotland to Scrap Two-Child Benefit Cap by 2026
The Scottish government will scrap the two-child benefit cap affecting 15,000 children by April 2026, costing an estimated £110m-£150m, facing opposition criticism and requiring UK government data.
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40% Bias Score
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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56% Bias Score
2,562 Assaults on Scottish Prison Staff in a Decade Spark Violence Concerns
In Scotland, over 2,562 assaults on prison staff have been reported in the last decade, including 365 at Barlinnie since 2015/16, prompting concerns about escalating violence and calls for improved staff support and resource allocation; early prisoner releases are a temporary measure aiming to addre...
2,562 Assaults on Scottish Prison Staff in a Decade Spark Violence Concerns
In Scotland, over 2,562 assaults on prison staff have been reported in the last decade, including 365 at Barlinnie since 2015/16, prompting concerns about escalating violence and calls for improved staff support and resource allocation; early prisoner releases are a temporary measure aiming to addre...
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64% Bias Score
"Teacher Shortages Fuel School Violence Crisis in Scotland"
"A decrease of 621 teachers in Scotland since 2023 has resulted in nearly 45,000 recorded incidents of violence and abuse in schools, forcing the Education Secretary to drop a funding threat to councils. This follows a broken promise to hire 3,500 more teachers, leaving existing staff overburdened a...
"Teacher Shortages Fuel School Violence Crisis in Scotland"
"A decrease of 621 teachers in Scotland since 2023 has resulted in nearly 45,000 recorded incidents of violence and abuse in schools, forcing the Education Secretary to drop a funding threat to councils. This follows a broken promise to hire 3,500 more teachers, leaving existing staff overburdened a...
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52% Bias Score
Scottish Budget 2024: Higher Taxes for Thousands, Increased Benefits Spending
The 2024 Scottish Budget freezes higher income tax thresholds, impacting tens of thousands of taxpayers, while increasing benefits spending by £800 million and potentially allowing for unlimited council tax increases; the budget also includes a 40% business rates relief for hospitality but excludes ...
Scottish Budget 2024: Higher Taxes for Thousands, Increased Benefits Spending
The 2024 Scottish Budget freezes higher income tax thresholds, impacting tens of thousands of taxpayers, while increasing benefits spending by £800 million and potentially allowing for unlimited council tax increases; the budget also includes a 40% business rates relief for hospitality but excludes ...
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52% 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
Lib Dems Threaten Scottish Budget Vote
The Scottish Lib Dems threaten to vote down the budget if it includes any money for independence, creating uncertainty about its passage.
Lib Dems Threaten Scottish Budget Vote
The Scottish Lib Dems threaten to vote down the budget if it includes any money for independence, creating uncertainty about its passage.
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40% Bias Score