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Scottish Government ‘keen’ to work with UK on gender reforms, says Robison

Scottish Government ‘keen’ to work with UK on gender reforms, says Robison

Scottish Government ‘keen’ to work with UK on gender reforms, says Robison

16 April 2025

The Scottish Finance Secretary said there are no plans to bring forward new, revised gender reforms at the Scottish Parliament.


Highest daily number of Channel arrivals so far this year

Highest daily number of Channel arrivals so far this year

Highest daily number of Channel arrivals so far this year

16 April 2025

Latest Home Office provisional figures show 705 made the journey in 12 boats on Tuesday.


Plan to divert millions of patients from waiting lists with GP service expansion

Plan to divert millions of patients from waiting lists with GP service expansion

Plan to divert millions of patients from waiting lists with GP service expansion

16 April 2025

Ministers said the move will ‘stop masses of people’ going to hospital for ‘unnecessary appointments’.


Charities and councils warn of children’s social care ‘breaking point’

Charities and councils warn of children’s social care ‘breaking point’

Charities and councils warn of children’s social care ‘breaking point’

16 April 2025

Organisations providing support for children said they are working in ‘progressively challenging circumstances’.


Pair in court accused of malicious damage at Trump golf resort

Pair in court accused of malicious damage at Trump golf resort

Pair in court accused of malicious damage at Trump golf resort

16 April 2025

Geoffrey Bush, 75, and Elizabeth Crerar-Brown, 66, both from Oban, Argyll and Bute, faced Ayr Sheriff Court on Wednesday.


Spotify down for many as firm investigates ‘issues’

Spotify down for many as firm investigates ‘issues’

Spotify down for many as firm investigates ‘issues’

16 April 2025

The music streaming giant said it was ‘checking out’ the problem.


Sir Keir Starmer’s route to ‘common sense position’ on transgender policy

Sir Keir Starmer’s route to ‘common sense position’ on transgender policy

Sir Keir Starmer’s route to ‘common sense position’ on transgender policy

16 April 2025

The Prime Minister has faced repeated questions over his definition of a woman in the five years since he became Labour leader.


What does the Supreme Court ruling on definition of a ‘woman’ mean?

What does the Supreme Court ruling on definition of a ‘woman’ mean?

What does the Supreme Court ruling on definition of a ‘woman’ mean?

16 April 2025

Campaigners who brought the legal case have told of their delight but others raised concerns at the implications.


Ofsted inspection system placing teachers in ‘imminent serious danger’ – union

Ofsted inspection system placing teachers in ‘imminent serious danger’ – union

Ofsted inspection system placing teachers in ‘imminent serious danger’ – union

16 April 2025

The claim was made at the annual conference of the National Education Union in Harrogate.


Items that reflect ‘elegance and artistry’ of Barbara Taylor Bradford go on sale

Items that reflect ‘elegance and artistry’ of Barbara Taylor Bradford go on sale

Items that reflect ‘elegance and artistry’ of Barbara Taylor Bradford go on sale

16 April 2025

The British-American author found fame with her debut novel, A Woman Of Substance, and went on to write 40 novels.


Ex-snooker champion Graeme Dott in court accused of child sex abuse

Ex-snooker champion Graeme Dott in court accused of child sex abuse

Ex-snooker champion Graeme Dott in court accused of child sex abuse

16 April 2025

He had bail continued and will next face court in June.


Princess Royal surprised by campaigner during investiture ceremony

Princess Royal surprised by campaigner during investiture ceremony

Princess Royal surprised by campaigner during investiture ceremony

16 April 2025

Tess Howard was made an MBE for services to inclusive sportswear for women and girls, which she described as a ‘ridiculous’ campaign.


Ditch ‘dishonest’ just transition and back nuclear energy, Findlay tells Swinney

Ditch ‘dishonest’ just transition and back nuclear energy, Findlay tells Swinney

Ditch ‘dishonest’ just transition and back nuclear energy, Findlay tells Swinney

16 April 2025

The Scottish Conservative leader said the Government should opt for an ‘affordable transition’ that protects the economy and Scots’ wallets.


Chances of securing preferred primary school place depends on region

Chances of securing preferred primary school place depends on region

Chances of securing preferred primary school place depends on region

16 April 2025

Hundreds of thousands of families across England are finding out on Wednesday which primary school their child will be joining in September.


Triple killer’s 49-year jail term referred to Court of Appeal

Triple killer’s 49-year jail term referred to Court of Appeal

Triple killer’s 49-year jail term referred to Court of Appeal

16 April 2025

Questions were raised over whether Nicholas Prosper, 19, should have received a whole-life order after murdering his mother, brother and sister.


Holly Willoughby’s media company owes £377,000 in tax, court hears

Holly Willoughby’s media company owes £377,000 in tax, court hears

Holly Willoughby’s media company owes £377,000 in tax, court hears

16 April 2025

Roxy Media must pay the amount before another court hearing on July 9.


Manchester bomb plotter ‘moved to Belmarsh prison’ after guards attacked

Manchester bomb plotter ‘moved to Belmarsh prison’ after guards attacked

Manchester bomb plotter ‘moved to Belmarsh prison’ after guards attacked

16 April 2025

Hashem Abedi has been transferred to the high security jail in south-east London, it is understood.


Council fined £6 million after deaths and injuries on guided busway

Council fined £6 million after deaths and injuries on guided busway

Council fined £6 million after deaths and injuries on guided busway

16 April 2025

Judge Mark Bishop said that Cambridgeshire County Council had taken a ‘rigid and blinkered approach to safety issues’.


Invisible radio wave weapon downs ‘drone swarms’ in trial success

Invisible radio wave weapon downs ‘drone swarms’ in trial success

Invisible radio wave weapon downs ‘drone swarms’ in trial success

16 April 2025

It is a type of Radiofrequency Directed Energy Weapon.


Trans women with gender certificate can be barred from single-sex areas – court

Trans women with gender certificate can be barred from single-sex areas – court

Trans women with gender certificate can be barred from single-sex areas – court

16 April 2025

The UK’s highest court has ruled in favour of campaigners For Women Scotland.


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