UK Government’s ‘shambolic Brexit’ poses threat to NHS Scotland – SNP
The UK Government’s “shambolic Brexit” poses a threat to the future of the NHS in Scotland, the SNP has said. MP Dr Philippa Whitford said a “power grab” over public
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Former Celtic FC youth coach jailed for sexually abusing teenager
Former Celtic Football Club youth coach Jim McCafferty has been jailed after pleading guilty to sexually abusing a teenager in what a court heard he had regarded as a “bit
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Action plan aims to cut suicide rates across Scotland by 20%
Scotland is to set up a special suicide prevention group as part of efforts to reduce the number of people who take their own life by 20%. The National Suicide
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Council to carry out assessments in asylum seeker lock changes row
Immigration minister Caroline Nokes has agreed to allow Glasgow City Council to individually assess all asylum seekers embroiled in a lock change row. Ms Nokes (pictured) met council leader Susan
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Carers accused of mudering vulnerable woman claim she is alive, court told
Carers accused of murdering a missing woman claim she is still alive, a court has heard. Margaret Fleming (pictured) was reported missing in October 2016 from her home in Inverkip,
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Justice Secretary vows to consider family’s call for ‘Michelle’s Law’
Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf has pledged to look at how victims’ rights could be strengthened after meeting the family of a teenage girl who was murdered by her ex-boyfriend. Relatives
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Serco halting lock changes ‘only temporary relief for asylum seekers’
Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf has insisted the Home Office’s “cruel” immigration policy requires an “injection of humanity”. Mr Yousaf, who was promoted to the role in June, hit out as
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Six men plan legal action over historical child sexual abuse in Scottish football
Lawyers for six men who allege they were victims of child sexual abuse in Scottish football have announced they are to begin legal action against the sport’s national governing body.
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Support for young Syrian refugees more generous in Scotland, research finds
UK ministers are being urged to provide “more generous” assistance for Syrian refugees in England after researchers found those who had been resettled in Scotland were better supported and happier.
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Child protection measures in Scottish football ‘not fit for purpose’, says new report
Child protection measures in Scottish football are “not fit for purpose”, according to a review into allegations of the sexual abuse of youngsters within the sport. An independent report branded
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