Customs charges could cost offshore industry £145 million from this summer, warns MP
Customs charges due to Brexit could cost the offshore industry £145million this summer and £120 million every year thereafter, north-east firms have been warned.
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Is NHS Grampian’s Malcolm Wright trying to juggle too many jobs?
Fears have been raised that the new boss of Tayside's beleaguered health board is juggling too many senior roles.
SNP link to Cambridge Analytica “regrettable”
SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford has admitted a link between the party and data analytics firm Cambridge Analytica is regrettable.
Blackford: No Brexit deal unless UK Government shifts
SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford has warned there will be no deal on Brexit unless the Scottish Government gets full control over devolved powers.
Labour MPs share stories of abuse as they demand action against anti-Semitism
Labour MPs urged their party to deal with “corrosive” anti-Semitic slurs from members after sharing their personal stories of abuse.
Labour must urgently address ‘corrosive’ anti-Semitism, MP tells Commons
Anti-Semitism has become more commonplace, conspicuous and corrosive within the Labour Party, one of the party’s Jewish MPs has said in an impassioned speech urging change.
British lives could be compromised under a War Powers Act, says Theresa May
British lives would be compromised if it became illegal for governments to launch military action without the backing of MPs, Theresa May has warned, as she was accused of showing a “flagrant disregard” for Parliament.
Probation boss defends second job: I don’t have commitments of a younger woman
The Chief Inspector of Probation has defended taking on a second job, appearing to suggest she can carry out both roles because she does not have young children.
Work and Pensions Secretary out of touch on rape clause – Sturgeon
Scotland’s First Minister has branded the Work and Pensions Secretary “out of touch” for claiming the rape clause could help support rape victims.
POLL: Is the UK right to launch air strikes on Syria?
Recent polling from YouGov has reported that Britons are split over the decision to take military action against Syria.
Work and Pensions Secretary heckled at Scottish Parliament meeting
Work and Pensions Secretary Esther McVey was heckled by members of the public in a Holyrood committee meeting covering Universal Credit and the rape clause.
Ramsay Jones: Britain is right to act for children of Syria after safe havens become gas chambers
Children sat huddled in a Syrian cellar sheltering from the latest bombardment from the Assad regime.
SNP to prepare new disciplinary rules for party members
The SNP is preparing to introduce a number of strict disciplinary rules, just months after shamed Aberdeen Donside MSP Mark McDonald resigned from the party.
Beast from the East makes lambing a challenge for Ian Blackford this spring
Wobbly newborn lambs gambolling in the fields are one of the traditional signs of spring.
Concern over £360million repair bill facing Scotland’s colleges
Colleges in Scotland are facing a £360million repair bill but may be left short with just £39million allocated for the work this year.
MP says crofters need more support post-Brexit
Mr Blackford said the tough winter has highlighted why crofters need more support post-Brexit.
Pro-European event in Edinburgh as ‘day of action’ takes place across UK
Campaigners calling for the public to be given a vote on the final Brexit deal will be out in Scotland’s capital this weekend.
Assad should be removed if guilty of chemical attack – shadow cabinet minister
A shadow cabinet minister has said Syria’s President Bashar Assad needs to be removed if it is proven he was behind a chemical attack against his own people.
Assad should be removed if guilty of chemical attack – shadow cabinet minister
A shadow cabinet minister has said Syria’s President Bashar Assad needs to be removed if it is proven he was behind a chemical attack against his own people.
Jeremy Hunt to be referred to standards watchdog over flats purchase
Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt is to be referred to the parliamentary standards watchdog over his failure properly to declare his involvement in the purchase of a series of luxury flats.
Jeremy Hunt to be referred to standards watchdog over flats purchase
Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt is to be referred to the parliamentary standards watchdog over his failure properly to declare his involvement in the purchase of a series of luxury flats.
Pro-European demo in Edinburgh part of UK ‘day of action’
Demonstrators calling for the public to be given a vote on the final Brexit deal will be out in Scotland’s capital.
Pro-European demo in Edinburgh part of UK ‘day of action’
Demonstrators calling for the public to be given a vote on the final Brexit deal will be out in Scotland’s capital.
Trade union urges Scottish council workers to reject pay rise offer
Council workers have been urged by a trade union to reject a pay rise amid claims it would “only increase disparity” between staff and bosses.
Jeremy Corbyn pledges free bus travel for young people under Labour
People aged under 25 would have free bus travel under a Labour government in areas where local authorities introduce bus franchising or bring services under public ownership, Jeremy Corbyn hastold sixth-formers.
Jeremy Corbyn pledges free bus travel for young people under Labour
People aged under 25 would have free bus travel under a Labour government in areas where local authorities introduce bus franchising or bring services under public ownership, Jeremy Corbyn hastold sixth-formers.
Victory for unfair delivery charge campaigners as legal threats issued
Campaigners against unfair delivery charges have hailed threats of legal action against offenders by the advertising watchdog as a victory - but called for further action to follow.
Azerbaijan president Ilham Aliyev on course for landslide election win
The president of the oil-rich Caspian Sea nation of Azerbaijan has raced towards a landslide win that would add seven more years to his 15-year tenure.
Yulia Skripal in ‘totally different life’ as she rejects Russian assistance
Yulia Skripal, who was poisoned alongside her father in Salisbury last month, said she has found herself in a “totally different life” as she continues to recover from the nerve agent attack.
Stadium makeover will be legacy beyond Commonwealth Games, PM says
Theresa May has said a £70 million makeover of Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium will be a legacy beyond the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Memorial service for former union leader Rodney Bickerstaffe
A memorial service is to be held to celebrate the life of former union leader Rodney Bickerstaffe.
Yulia Skripal rejects Russian embassy offer of consular assistance
Yulia Skripal has told British authorities she does not wish to speak to Russian officials as she continues to recover from a nerve agent attack.