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Keir Starmer: UK will continue to work with ‘closest of allies’ as Donald Trump wins US presidential election. First Minister John Swinney has also offered his congratulations to the president-elect. by Louise Wilson.
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Finance committee ‘deeply concerned’ over Scottish Government’s ...
6 days ago · The Scottish Parliament’s Finance and Public Administration Committee has expressed it is “deeply concerned” about the Scottish Government’s strategic approach to public finances. Publishing its pre-budget scrutiny report, the committee warned there is “little evidence” that medium and long-term financial planning is taking place.
Scottish Public Service Awards 2024 shortlist announced
Nov 6, 2024 · Scottish Public Service Awards 2024 shortlist announced. Organisations involved in suicide prevention efforts, supporting mums whose children are taken into care, and the resettling of 19 female Afghan medical students to Scotland have all been shortlisted in this year’s Scottish Public Service Awards (SPSAs).
Live: First Minister's Questions - Holyrood Website
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Live: First Minister's Questions - Holyrood Website
Sep 2, 2021 · 12:12pm: Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar says NHS staff were under-resourced and overworked before Covid, before criticising the government’s record on waiting times.The First Minister points to the waiting times recovery plan, which she said was having an impact before Covid. She says the pandemic has placed significant pressure on the NHS and before Covid, it was changing demographics ...
Lords to examine if Scotland Office should be 'strengthened' in …
Feb 26, 2024 · A House of Lords Committee is to look at the arguments for beefing-up the Scotland Office. Peers will also consider "whether there is scope to strengthen" the Wales Office and Northern Ireland Office as part of an inquiry into the governance of the Union. The Constitution Committee, which counts ex-Scottish Conservative leader Baroness Goldie ...
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announces USA trip - Holyrood …
May 9, 2022 · First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is to visit the USA next week to "underline Scotland's key interests in global issues" as her administration steps up its international presence. The trip comes as the Scottish Government says it is working to strengthen the country's "international relationships, presence and voice" and "become more active ...
Interpol: ‘Law enforcement has to have a shift in its mindset’
Nov 3, 2024 · Interpol: ‘Law enforcement has to have a shift in its mindset’. INTERPOL executive director for police services Stephen Kavanagh has called on law enforcers “to stop thinking in linear way” to face the challenges posed by the online crime world. During an In Conversation event with editor Mandy Rhodes at Holyrood ’s International Law ...
Keir Starmer announces border security boost to ‘smash’ people ...
Nov 4, 2024 · Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced an additional £75m for border security as he vowed to stamp out the “vile trade” of people smuggling. Speaking at the INTERPOL General Assembly in Glasgow, the prime minister said the UK was “resetting” its approach to the issue of people smuggling, pledging to increase international ...