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Scottish Welfare Fund exceeds budget in first nine months of financi...

A Scottish Government report showed while £39.9 million was available for the fund in 2022-23, a total of £41.4 million had been spent.

Net-zero tsar calls for ‘green special relationship’ with US

Chris Skidmore said the UK and US could not afford to ‘to replicate each other’s successes, or to repeat each other’s failures’.

Government confirms misogyny will not be made a hate crime

The Law Commission previously warned that such a change “may prove more harmful than helpful” to victims and in efforts to tackle hate crime.

Ex-SNP treasurer was unaware party had bought £100,000 motorhome

Colin Beattie was arrested last week in the ongoing police investigation into the party’s finances.

Sunak backs ‘single-sex spaces campaign’ despite questions over tran...

The Prime Minister expressed his support for the Daily Express’s ‘crusade’ against what it described as ‘trans-extremism’.

Stepfather convicted of murdering toddler has shown no remorse, pros...

Kyle Bevan inflicted fatal injuries on two-year-old Lola James.

Italian premier Giorgia Meloni appeals for unity on Liberation Day

Ms Meloni, leader of the hard-right Brother of Italy party, marked the anniversary of Italy’s liberation from the Nazis and their Fascist allies.

Government announces new housing measures in effort to boost supply

Development levies are to be scrapped for 12 months and grants to refurbish vacant homes are to be increased by 20,000 euro.

Government announces three new housing measures in effort to boost s...

Development levies are to be scrapped for 12 months and grants to refurbish vacant homes are to be increased by 20,000 euro.

Stepfather who murdered girl, 2, while mother was asleep jailed for...

Kyle Bevan, 31, inflicted ‘catastrophic’ brain injuries on Lola James in the early hours of July 17 2020. She died in hospital four days later.

Stepfather who murdered girl, two, while mother was asleep jailed fo...

Kyle Bevan, 31, inflicted ‘catastrophic’ brain injuries on Lola James in the early hours of July 17 2020. She died in hospital four days later.

UK to enjoy ‘dry and mild’ coronation weekend weather, says Met Offi...

The King’s coronation is less than two weeks away, with street parties planned across the nation.

Drug-driving laws were not backed up by sufficient testing – police...

The Scottish Police Authority asked HM Inspectorate of Constabulary to conduct a review after 447 prosecutions were missed.

Donald Trump to visit Scotland next week

He is expected to stay at his golf resort in South Ayrshire, and travel to Ireland too.

Defence chief expects ‘maximum engagement’ with Afghanistan inquiry

Lord Justice Haddon-Cave said a ‘growing number’ of individuals had come forward with information since the probe’s launch last month.

Use public cash to boost coverage of women’s sport, MSPs told

Herald editor Catherine Salmond suggested a scheme similar to the local democracy reporters initiative could be used to increase coverage.

Daughter of Covid victim calls for Northern Ireland inquiry into pan...

Bereaved families from across Northern Ireland gathered in Belfast on Tuesday to watch the latest hearing of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry.

Half of senior leaders say school trips and outings have had to be c...

More schools are cutting back on staff, IT equipment, sports and extracurricular activities this year, the survey suggested.

South Korean dog farmers protest after first lady’s comments on eati...

About 50 dog farmers gathered on Tuesday near the office of President Yoon Suk Yeol to protest against remarks made by his wife, Kim Keon Hee.

Rare set of etchings depicting Charles II coronation found at back o...

The etchings were found within weeks of the coronation of King Charles III.