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PM tells Cabinet ‘we will reform welfare’ amid backbench rebellion over plans

PM tells Cabinet ‘we will reform welfare’ amid backbench rebellion over plans

PM tells Cabinet ‘we will reform welfare’ amid backbench rebellion over plans

24 June 2025

The Prime Minister on Tuesday said the Government must ‘fix what is broken’.


Scotland’s cancer waiting times worst on record

Scotland’s cancer waiting times worst on record

Scotland’s cancer waiting times worst on record

24 June 2025

The NHS failed to begin treatment for nearly a third of Scots with an urgent suspicion of cancer within the 62-day target.


UK population projected to grow at slower rate because of drop in migration

UK population projected to grow at slower rate because of drop in migration

UK population projected to grow at slower rate because of drop in migration

24 June 2025

The ONS said the new figures are ‘a better reflection of short-term population change’.


Government staff could be disciplined for using WhatsApp for work, MSPs told

Government staff could be disciplined for using WhatsApp for work, MSPs told

Government staff could be disciplined for using WhatsApp for work, MSPs told

24 June 2025

Lesley Fraser of the Scottish Government said it would be a disciplinary matter for staff to use the app for work from their own phone.


Starmer calls for Iran and Israel to ‘get back’ to ceasefire

Starmer calls for Iran and Israel to ‘get back’ to ceasefire

Starmer calls for Iran and Israel to ‘get back’ to ceasefire

24 June 2025

The two warring nations had signed up to a ceasefire deal proposed by US President Donald Trump.


Brian Cox to tour in one man show

Brian Cox to tour in one man show

Brian Cox to tour in one man show

24 June 2025

The award-winning Succession actor said the show will focus on his life and career.


Murder accused ‘was seen grinning on bus CCTV after stabbing wife to death’

Murder accused ‘was seen grinning on bus CCTV after stabbing wife to death’

Murder accused ‘was seen grinning on bus CCTV after stabbing wife to death’

24 June 2025

Kulsuma Akter was killed by her husband Habibur Masum after he confronted her in the street in Bradford while she was pushing their baby in a pram.


Housebuilding starts plunge to lowest level since 2012

Housebuilding starts plunge to lowest level since 2012

Housebuilding starts plunge to lowest level since 2012

24 June 2025

Scottish Government attempts to tackle the housing emergency were described as ‘shameful’ as housebuilding in the country drops.


Pair jailed for life for young father’s murder at flat

Pair jailed for life for young father’s murder at flat

Pair jailed for life for young father’s murder at flat

24 June 2025

Robert Fisher died in hospital four days after the attack in Paisley in July 2023.


Omagh victims intend to use public inquiry to ‘heap shame’ on Irish Government

Omagh victims intend to use public inquiry to ‘heap shame’ on Irish Government

Omagh victims intend to use public inquiry to ‘heap shame’ on Irish Government

24 June 2025

The Omagh Bombing Inquiry, chaired by Lord Turnbull, is hearing opening statements from core participants.


Man who branded himself ‘Kardashian of Cheshire’ admits luxury handbag fraud

Man who branded himself ‘Kardashian of Cheshire’ admits luxury handbag fraud

Man who branded himself ‘Kardashian of Cheshire’ admits luxury handbag fraud

24 June 2025

Jack Watkin, 26, pleaded guilty to six counts of fraud on the second day of his trial.


Sex crimes reach second-highest level in 54 years – statistics

Sex crimes reach second-highest level in 54 years – statistics

Sex crimes reach second-highest level in 54 years – statistics

24 June 2025

There was little change in overall crimes recorded by Police Scotland, decreasing by less than 1%.


Top civil servant could go further in getting Government staff back to office

Top civil servant could go further in getting Government staff back to office

Top civil servant could go further in getting Government staff back to office

24 June 2025

Scottish Government permanent secretary Joe Griffin said requiring civil servants to go in at least two days a week is the ‘right thing to do’.


Channel migrants working as delivery drivers within hours of arriving – report

Channel migrants working as delivery drivers within hours of arriving – report

Channel migrants working as delivery drivers within hours of arriving – report

24 June 2025

The Sun said Deliveroo and Just Eat delivery accounts were being offered to migrants through dedicated social media groups.


Bank rate-setter in ‘uncomfortable place’ amid worries over stubborn inflation

Bank rate-setter in ‘uncomfortable place’ amid worries over stubborn inflation

Bank rate-setter in ‘uncomfortable place’ amid worries over stubborn inflation

24 June 2025

Megan Greene said she is concerned that recent rises in inflation could see the outlook resemble a ‘plateau’ rather than a ‘hump’.


Last year saw highest level of delayed discharge days on record, figures show

Last year saw highest level of delayed discharge days on record, figures show

Last year saw highest level of delayed discharge days on record, figures show

24 June 2025

The Conservatives said the statistics should ‘shame’ ministers.


Man pleads guilty to luxury handbag fraud

Man pleads guilty to luxury handbag fraud

Man pleads guilty to luxury handbag fraud

24 June 2025

Jack Watkin, 26, was accused of defrauding thousands of pounds from people who believed he would use it to buy and sell designer handbags.


Inquest opens into deaths of mother and three children killed in house fire

Inquest opens into deaths of mother and three children killed in house fire

Inquest opens into deaths of mother and three children killed in house fire

24 June 2025

Nusrat Usman, 43, daughter Maryam Mikaiel, 15, and sons Musa Usman, eight, and Raees Usman, four, died after the fire on May 24.


Two arrested after fatal stabbing of man who ‘tried to break up’ fight

Two arrested after fatal stabbing of man who ‘tried to break up’ fight

Two arrested after fatal stabbing of man who ‘tried to break up’ fight

24 June 2025

The victim, named locally as Dara Sayed Barham, worked two jobs, including one at a restaurant near where the incident took place


Legislation to ban imports from Israeli settlements brought before Cabinet

Legislation to ban imports from Israeli settlements brought before Cabinet

Legislation to ban imports from Israeli settlements brought before Cabinet

24 June 2025

It follows a decision by Government to opt for fresh legislation instead of progressing the Occupied Territories Bill, first tabled in 2018.


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