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Yousaf’s mother-in-law has ‘lost hope’ as FM makes emotional statement

Yousaf’s mother-in-law has ‘lost hope’ as FM makes emotional statement

The First Minister repeatedly fought back tears as he spoke in Holyrood on Tuesday.

Headteacher says MBE is ‘recognition for the whole of the Ukrainian community’

Headteacher says MBE is ‘recognition for the whole of the Ukrainian community’

Inna Hryhorovych helped mould St Mary’s Ukrainian School into a place providing education and a caring environment to displaced Ukrainian children.

Storm Babet shows climate crisis taking place ‘here and now’ – Angela Constance

Storm Babet shows climate crisis taking place ‘here and now’ – Angela Constance

The Justice Secretary said the Scottish Government would support the affected areas.

UK Space Agency signs agreement on plans for human space mission

UK Space Agency signs agreement on plans for human space mission

The mission would see UK astronauts launched into space, spending up to two weeks in orbit.

National Trust properties assess damage after Storm Babet

National Trust properties assess damage after Storm Babet

National Trust leaders said they should expect more severe weather events and put in measures to protect sites.

Sunak makes it to one year as PM, but any celebrations in No 10 will be muted

Sunak makes it to one year as PM, but any celebrations in No 10 will be muted

The Prime Minister steadied the ship after Liz Truss but is still struggling in the polls and fighting crises on the international stage.

‘Unstoppable’ shift will see fossil fuel demand peak by 2030 – report

‘Unstoppable’ shift will see fossil fuel demand peak by 2030 – report

The International Energy Agency forecasts that for the first time, oil, natural gas and coal demand will hit its highest point this decade.

Force told Pc had ‘asked girl to send naked pics’ before committing sex offence

Force told Pc had ‘asked girl to send naked pics’ before committing sex offence

Thames Valley Police lost at least five opportunities to take stricter action against a police officer who went on to commit a child sexual offence.

More than 500 potential cyber attacks logged every second, BT says

More than 500 potential cyber attacks logged every second, BT says

The telecoms giant has published new data from its cybersecurity teams detailing the scale of attempted cyber crime taking place globally.

Ex-Tory MP and businessman hid true source of political donations, court told

Ex-Tory MP and businessman hid true source of political donations, court told

David Mackintosh and Howard Grossman both deny any wrongdoing over £39,000 donated to the Northampton South Conservative Association in 2014.

50 hotels to stop housing migrants by January, minister announces

50 hotels to stop housing migrants by January, minister announces

Robert Jenrick told MPs the process of ‘exiting’ the first tranche of accommodation would begin in the coming days.

Schools transgender guidance being refined and will come ‘soon’, says Keegan

Schools transgender guidance being refined and will come ‘soon’, says Keegan

Education unions have described delays to the long-promised guidance as frustrating while the Children’s Commissioner said clarity is needed.

Bankers bonus cap scrapped in post-Brexit shake-up

Bankers bonus cap scrapped in post-Brexit shake-up

The decision will remove the limit on bankers’ annual payouts from the end of October.

Report slams NHS and Department of Health over poor A&E care

Report slams NHS and Department of Health over poor A&E care

The level of care patients can expect depends on where they live, MPs have said.

Woman’s release ‘gives hope’ to families of Hamas hostages

Woman’s release ‘gives hope’ to families of Hamas hostages

Ayelet Svatitzky, whose mother and brother were taken and whose brother was murdered, said it was a beginning.

Torrential rain to continue in parts of country bringing threat of more flooding

Torrential rain to continue in parts of country bringing threat of more flooding

Yellow weather warnings have been issued for communities in southern England as residents in the North recover from Storm Babet.

Care home residents like ‘exhibits’ due to Covid visiting rules, inquiry told

Care home residents like ‘exhibits’ due to Covid visiting rules, inquiry told

The Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry began in Edinburgh on Tuesday where lawyers gave opening statements on behalf of core participants.

PM wishes Cabinet Secretary ‘speedy recovery’ as he takes leave of absence

PM wishes Cabinet Secretary ‘speedy recovery’ as he takes leave of absence

Civil Service chief Simon Case is expected to take some weeks off work to deal with a ‘private medical matter’.

Rape convictions have soared despite pandemic backlog for Scotland’s courts

Rape convictions have soared despite pandemic backlog for Scotland’s courts

During 2021-22, convictions for rape and attempted rape rose to 160 – an increase of 105% from 2020-21.

AI being used to create child abuse imagery, watchdog warns

AI being used to create child abuse imagery, watchdog warns

The Internet Watch Foundation has warned a ‘nightmare’ scenario is developing around AI-generated abuse imagery online.

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