Monday, 17 April 2023

Humza Yousaf to set out priority policies for next three years

It will be Humza Yousaf's first major policy announcement since becoming first minister last month.

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Plan to ban 'menacing' machetes and zombie knives

Knives which have "no practical use" could be banned in England and Wales under government plans.

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WhatsApp and other encrypted messaging apps unite against new law

The apps have sent a letter urging government to reconsider the wording of the Online Safety Bill.

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End racial disparities in maternal deaths - MPs

Report says racism played a role in the higher death rates of black and Asian women giving birth.

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Humza Yousaf rejects calls to suspend Nicola Sturgeon from SNP

The first minister was urged to suspend her after she appeared to play down finance concerns.

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MP Margaret Ferrier to appeal House of Commons ban

A House of Commons committee recommended the 30-day suspension after the politician breached Covid rules.

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Sunak investigated over declaration of interest

The prime minister faces a declaration of interest inquiry over a childcare firm his wife has shares in.

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Leaked video shows Sturgeon dismiss finance concern

The former SNP leader tells the party's ruling body in 2021 its finances have never been stronger.

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Green defectors become Your Party's first Scottish councillors

Dan Hutchison, Seonad Hoy and Leodhas Massie have become the first elected Your Party representatives in Scotland. from BBC News https://i...