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2,122-Day Wait for Hysterectomy Exposes Scottish NHS Crisis
A woman in Scotland waited 2,122 days for a hysterectomy, exposing a severe NHS crisis; wait times have drastically increased across multiple health boards since 2019, and over 10,000 people died on waiting lists in the year to September 2024.
2,122-Day Wait for Hysterectomy Exposes Scottish NHS Crisis
A woman in Scotland waited 2,122 days for a hysterectomy, exposing a severe NHS crisis; wait times have drastically increased across multiple health boards since 2019, and over 10,000 people died on waiting lists in the year to September 2024.
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72% Bias Score
Sturgeon Resigns as MSP
Nicola Sturgeon, former First Minister of Scotland, resigned as an MSP, citing personal reasons and reflecting on her previous experience as an MP described as "pure anxiety"; this decision has significant implications for Scottish politics and the SNP.
Sturgeon Resigns as MSP
Nicola Sturgeon, former First Minister of Scotland, resigned as an MSP, citing personal reasons and reflecting on her previous experience as an MP described as "pure anxiety"; this decision has significant implications for Scottish politics and the SNP.
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28% Bias Score
Two Veteran Scottish Ministers Announce Resignations
Scottish Finance Secretary Shona Robison and Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop announced their resignations from the Scottish Parliament, effective at the next election in 2026, concluding decades-long careers marked by multiple cabinet positions and significant policy contributions.
Two Veteran Scottish Ministers Announce Resignations
Scottish Finance Secretary Shona Robison and Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop announced their resignations from the Scottish Parliament, effective at the next election in 2026, concluding decades-long careers marked by multiple cabinet positions and significant policy contributions.
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44% Bias Score
Scotland's "Just Transition" Plan: New Measures Target Drivers Amidst Public Transport Shortcomings
The Scottish government's draft "just transition plan" proposes reducing car usage by 2045 via smaller parking spaces, road user charges, and reduced car ownership per household, despite inadequate public transport and high Low Emission Zone fines totaling £12 million in Scotland's largest cities.
Scotland's "Just Transition" Plan: New Measures Target Drivers Amidst Public Transport Shortcomings
The Scottish government's draft "just transition plan" proposes reducing car usage by 2045 via smaller parking spaces, road user charges, and reduced car ownership per household, despite inadequate public transport and high Low Emission Zone fines totaling £12 million in Scotland's largest cities.
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60% Bias Score
Scotland Councils Face £392 Million Budget Shortfall, Propose Tax Hikes
Scotland's 32 councils face a combined £392 million budget shortfall, potentially rising to £780 million next year, leading many to propose council tax increases of up to 10% to offset rising costs and increased service demands.
Scotland Councils Face £392 Million Budget Shortfall, Propose Tax Hikes
Scotland's 32 councils face a combined £392 million budget shortfall, potentially rising to £780 million next year, leading many to propose council tax increases of up to 10% to offset rising costs and increased service demands.
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44% Bias Score
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
Sturgeon's Resignation: A Legacy of Achievement and Controversy
Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland's longest-serving First Minister, announced her resignation on Wednesday, ending a 27-year career marked by policy achievements, intense scrutiny over party finances and gender recognition reforms, and a highly polarized political landscape.
Sturgeon's Resignation: A Legacy of Achievement and Controversy
Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland's longest-serving First Minister, announced her resignation on Wednesday, ending a 27-year career marked by policy achievements, intense scrutiny over party finances and gender recognition reforms, and a highly polarized political landscape.
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48% Bias Score
Sturgeon Resigns as MSP
Scotland's former first minister Nicola Sturgeon announced her resignation as an MSP, citing a desire for a new chapter in her life, after a period of personal and political challenges including a police investigation and the SNP's general election defeat, and will not seek re-election in 2026.
Sturgeon Resigns as MSP
Scotland's former first minister Nicola Sturgeon announced her resignation as an MSP, citing a desire for a new chapter in her life, after a period of personal and political challenges including a police investigation and the SNP's general election defeat, and will not seek re-election in 2026.
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44% Bias Score
SNP Government Hires Investigators Amidst Ministerial Scandal Concerns
The SNP government in Scotland is hiring five new investigators to probe the conduct of its ministers and former ministers, following multiple scandals involving taxpayer misuse and potential ministerial code breaches; critics express concern about potential conflicts of interest and a lack of indep...
SNP Government Hires Investigators Amidst Ministerial Scandal Concerns
The SNP government in Scotland is hiring five new investigators to probe the conduct of its ministers and former ministers, following multiple scandals involving taxpayer misuse and potential ministerial code breaches; critics express concern about potential conflicts of interest and a lack of indep...
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56% Bias Score
Scottish Labour Faces Steep Challenge in Holyrood Elections Amidst Popularity Slump
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar admits his party faces a significant challenge in the upcoming Holyrood elections due to a slump in popularity linked to government cuts impacting over-55s, despite winning 19 of 34 council byelections since last July, contrasting with a general election victory.
Scottish Labour Faces Steep Challenge in Holyrood Elections Amidst Popularity Slump
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar admits his party faces a significant challenge in the upcoming Holyrood elections due to a slump in popularity linked to government cuts impacting over-55s, despite winning 19 of 34 council byelections since last July, contrasting with a general election victory.
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44% Bias Score
£1 Billion Glasgow Prison Sparks Cost Controversy
The new HMP Glasgow prison, replacing Barlinnie, will cost £998.4 million—ten times the initial estimate—due to increased capacity and additional features, sparking criticism from the Scottish Tories over its cost and amenities.
£1 Billion Glasgow Prison Sparks Cost Controversy
The new HMP Glasgow prison, replacing Barlinnie, will cost £998.4 million—ten times the initial estimate—due to increased capacity and additional features, sparking criticism from the Scottish Tories over its cost and amenities.
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64% 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
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