Scotland’s First Minister has said immigration powers should be devolved, calling UK-wide policy on the issue a “disaster”. During a campaign visit to Stirling on Tuesday, Nicola Sturgeon is expected
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Victims of stalking, harassment, child sexual abuse and other sex crimes will be able to appeal against the sentence given to their perpetrators if they think it is too lenient.
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The number of children growing up in poverty in working households has increased by 800,000 since 2010, a new study suggests. The TUC said its analysis indicated that child poverty
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Most people believe that transferring NHS staff to private companies is unacceptable, a new study suggests. Unison said its research among over 2,000 members of the public showed concerns about
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Lessons need to be learned from the Jean McConville case, the head of Northern Ireland’s largest victims group has said. The Wave Trauma Centre helps survivors and relatives of those
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Social services wrongly believed IRA abduction victim Jean McConville had “abandoned” her children, her son said. Michael McConville wants a public inquiry after he was “let down” by child carers,
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The MP who introduced same-sex marriage legislation for Northern Ireland has urged the Secretary of State to ensure all couples will be able to get married. Those who previously entered
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Planned strikes by hospital porters, security guards, cleaners and catering staff have been postponed after last-minute talks. Members of Unison employed by Frimley Health Foundation Trust had planned to walk
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The Queen gave her approval for the Duke of York’s “disastrous” interview about the Jeffrey Epstein sex scandal, Newsnight presenter Emily Maitlis has said. As calls grew for Andrew to
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Apple is banning apps related to vaping from its app store amid concern about the effect of vaping on the health of young people. The iPhone maker made the decision
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