Nicola Sturgeon has called on the UK Government to waive all visa requirements for any Ukrainian nationals fleeing the Russian invasion and seeking refuge in the UK. In a letter
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A hearing set to resolve a proceeds of crime action brought against a couple who collected 16 years’ worth of benefits from a woman they murdered has been delayed. Edward
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The UK’s data watchdog has reprimanded the Scottish Government and NHS National Services Scotland over their failure to inform people how their personal information is used by the NHS Scotland
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A former doctor has appeared in court accused of more than 80 sex offences against women and girls in Scotland. Krishna Singh faces claims of indecent assault, sexual assault and
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Deaths wholly linked to alcohol increased in Scotland since before the pandemic, despite consumption decreasing in general, new Public Health Scotland (PHS) figures have found. The research discovered these deaths
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Council bosses have confirmed Afghan refugees in Edinburgh are still waiting for permanent housing, with more than 200 still in temporary accommodation. Families fleeing the ongoing crisis in Afghanistan who
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A new £80 million fund has been announced to help businesses and communities in Scotland recover from the Covid-19 pandemic. The funding, unveiled by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon on Monday
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The Scottish Government has said it aims to have “greatly reduced” long hospital stays and out-of-area placements for those with learning difficulties or complex needs by March 2024. In a
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Lockdown saw abusers weaponise government restrictions and the fear of contracting Covid-19 to torment and control their victims, new research has revealed. During the police-enforced coronavirus rules, a study by
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Children aged between five and 11 will be offered the coronavirus vaccine in Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon has said. Scotland follows in the footsteps of Wales, who announced on Tuesday that
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