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Westminster has failed Scots, says Swinney ahead of Scotland Demands Better demo

Westminster has had its chance to improve the lives of Scots and has failed, the First Minister has said as thousands of...

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Parents urged to vaccinate children against flu ‘wildfire’ as cases rise

Parents are being urged to get their children vaccinated against flu “wildfire” over half-term as cases rise, with p...

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Hospital breaks prostate treatment record to tackle backlog

A hospital has performed a record number of pioneering prostate procedures in one day in a bid to help curb NHS waiting ...

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Plaid Cymru win Caerphilly Welsh Government by-election holding off Reform UK

Plaid Cymru has defeated Reform UK in a fiercely-fought Welsh Parliament by-election, with defending party Labour traili...

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Public facing multiple environmental threats in local areas, analysis finds

Communities in England are facing increased flood risks, air pollution and sewage leaks in their area, an analysis of co...

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UK Government must not ramp up decline of Scottish oil and gas sector, MPs warn

The UK Government should not ramp up the decline of Scotland’s oil and gas industry, a report has urged, after it foun...

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‘Significant challenges’ remain for police response to grooming gangs – watchdog

There has been encouraging progress but “significant challenges” remain in how police tackle child sexual exploitati...

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Victims who quit grooming gang inquiry panel ‘may return if Phillips resigns’

The four women who resigned from the national grooming gangs inquiry victims liaison panel have said they would be prepa...

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US announces sanctions against Russian oil companies

US treasury secretary Scott Bessent has announced new sanctions against Russia’s two biggest oil companies and condemn...