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The decision to scrap the child benefit cap in Scotland is estimated to cost at least £150 million, significantly higher than the initially announced figure of £100 million. Social justice secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville revealed to the Sunday Mail that the cost could rise annually. The SNP’s plan to mitigate the two-child benefit cap set by…

Nuclear submarine staff at Faslane are considering strike action in response to plans to slash £250 million from crucial safety contracts. Workers at Serco Maritime in Faslane, near Helensburgh, Dunbartonshire, are being balloted by the Prospect union due to proposed cost-saving measures in a new contract between the firm and the Ministry of Defence (MoD).…

Lib Dem MSP Liam McArthur, the driving force behind Scotland’s assisted dying bill, has come under scrutiny for accepting donations from a euthanasia lobby group with ties to big pharma and a tax haven. A report from the Daily Record revealed that McArthur received a total of £35,949, with £11,983 coming from Dignity in Dying…

MSPs in Scotland are facing a decision that requires both careful consideration and compassion as they deliberate over Lib Dem MSP Liam McArthur’s Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults Bill. The bill proposes legalising euthanasia in Scotland, aiming to grant individuals in the final stages of a devastating illness the choice to end their lives…

Bosses at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) in Glasgow are still failing to address concerns raised by whistleblowers following an infection scandal, according to investigators. The Independent National Whistleblowing Officer (INWO) uncovered that staff at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde felt apprehensive about reporting safety risks and believed they would face repercussions for speaking…

Police Scotland Rejects Record Number of New Recruits Due to Offensive Tattoos In a recent development, Police Scotland has taken a firm stance on the tattoos of potential new recruits, leading to a rejection of a record number of applicants. The force has turned down applications from 24 individuals seeking to join as officers, citing…

Carol Vorderman has spoken out about her experience of being fired from a TV show after criticising bad behaviour, following the recent misconduct claims against MasterChef star Gregg Wallace. The 63-year-old presenter warned that the accusations against Wallace are just the beginning of a deep-rooted issue within the entertainment industry. Vorderman highlighted the culture of…

In a touching moment on “I’m A Celebrity,” the mother of Coleen Rooney, Colette McLoughlin, expressed her joy at seeing her daughter rediscover her confidence and zest for life. The WAG’s journey in the jungle has resonated with viewers, positioning her as a frontrunner to win the competition. During a visit to the camp, Coleen’s…

A significant police presence has been observed in Glasgow amidst an ongoing incident, where officers are currently conducting a search of the area. Emergency services are responding to an incident on Hillington Road South in Cardonald. The specific details of the incident remain undisclosed at this time, but an eyewitness reported seeing officers restraining an…