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SNP will work to ensure transparency – Humza Yousaf

The SNP National Executive Committee met in Glasgow on Saturday.

No plans to delay EU laws ‘bonfire’ deadline, says Government

It follows reports that Downing Street is considering a six-month extension to the Government’s plan to amend, repeal and replace retained EU law.

Scottish boxing great Ken Buchanan dies aged 77

Former world lightweight champion Buchanan was was made an MBE in 1972.

Opposition parties dismiss ‘pointless’ water company proposals

Ministers said that plans could see water companies facing unlimited fines and penalties as part of efforts to tackle pollution.

Counter-terrorism operation under way in Londonderry

The probe is part of the PSNI’s investigation into the New IRA.

Counter-terrorism operation takes place in Londonderry

The probe is part of the PSNI’s investigation into the New IRA.

Police given more time to question boys held on suspicion of murderi...

The pair, aged 14 and 15 and both from the Lowestoft area, are being held following the death of 82-year-old Joy Middleditch who lived in Pakefield.

Impassioned protesters decry end of eviction ban

Demonstrators have lambasted the ending of the eviction ban, with one campaigner saying the government is sending her into depression.

Taliban close women-run Afghan station for playing music

Sadai Banowan was the country’s only radio station run by women.

10 dead and dozens injured as tornadoes strike American states

The storm system also brought wildfires to the southern Plains and blizzard conditions to the Upper Mid West.

Man dies after being seriously injured in white collar boxing match

He was taking part in the Ultra White Collar Boxing event at Harvey Hadden Sports Village in Nottingham.

Labour pledges to introduce measures to end dumping of sewage in wat...

Labour’s Bill would also impose automatic fines for sewage dumping, as well as implementing a legally binding target to reduce it.

First poll of Yousaf era suggests shrinking lead but bounce in popul...

The poll was done by Savanta for The Scotsman this week.

Labour ‘united’ insists Starmer after Corbyn candidate exclusion

Sir Keir Starmer told local candidates and campaigners the May local elections were an ‘important step on the road to the next general election’.

Man, 18, dies and 16-year-old seriously injured after stabbing in Le...

West Yorkshire Police have launched a murder investigation

Pakistani police arrest eight after 12 killed in Ramadan food stampe...

Hundreds of women and children had rushed to collect free food and cash outside a factory in Karachi.

Public authorities to get a free official portrait of the King

Councils, courts and schools are among institutions to be offered a new official portrait in a £8 million government-funded scheme, the Cabinet says

Labour brands Government’s water company measures ‘flimsy’

Environment Secretary Therese Coffey is expected to vow to make polluters pay.

Seven dead and dozens injured as tornadoes strike American states

The destructive weather came as Joe Biden toured the aftermath of a deadly tornado that struck in Mississippi one week ago.

Police appeal for witnesses after suspicious fire at animal rescue p...

No animals were harmed, but their cries of distress alerted staff to the fire, police say.