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Sturgeon commends Yousaf’s policy agenda in first speech from backbenches

Nicola Sturgeon was referred to as “first minister” as she made her first Holyrood speech since quitting the top job earlier this year. Ms Sturgeon left Bute House in March after making the shock announcement of her resignation the previous month. ...

06 Sept 2023 at 16:47

Scotland

A9 dualling will not be finished before 2026 Scottish election – Yousaf

Work to dual the A9 will not be completed before the next Holyrood election in May 2026, the First Minister has said. Humza Yousaf insisted the Scottish Government is still “absolutely committed” to ensuring the road, which runs from Perth to ...

06 Sept 2023 at 11:15

Scotland

Free school meals for all primary children not expected until 2026 – Yousaf

Free school meals will not be available to all primary pupils until 2026, the First Minister has clarified following his Programme for Government speech. Humza Yousaf set out his agenda for the next year in the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday ...

06 Sept 2023 at 16:28

Concerns raised over MPs hosting political TV shows during general elections

Regulators have been urged to consider preventing MPs hosting political television programmes during a general election campaign. Labour MP Barry Sheerman said there would be “something wrong” with Conservative ministers being interviewed ...

20 Jul 2023 at 12:00

Call for new guidance amid concerns over MPs hosting television programmes

The elections watchdog has been urged to issue new guidance amid concerns over MPs hosting political television programmes. Labour MP Barry Sheerman said there would be “something wrong” with Conservative ministers being interviewed by ...

20 Jul 2023 at 13:54

Scotland

Tories accuse Scottish Government of education system ‘neglect’

The Scottish Conservatives have claimed successive education secretaries have “neglected” the country’s education system, ahead of a Holyrood debate. The party will use its debating time on Wednesday to raise the issue, a week after ...

12 Dec 2023 at 00:01

Scotland

Free school meals should be extended to all pupils urgently – EIS

Universal free school meals should be rolled out as part of the Scottish Government’s emergency response to the cost-of-living crisis, Scotland’s largest teaching union has said. The EIS union said free school meals should be ...

07 Sept 2022 at 18:42

Ireland

Warning over linking unemployment benefits to previous earnings

Linking unemployment benefits to previous earnings would give rise to weaker financial work incentives unless capped or time-limited, research has found. The Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) said there is a ...

10 Jun 2022 at 11:22

Northern Ireland

Leaders acknowledge ‘delivery’ vital as draft programme for government unveiled

Stormont leaders acknowledged “delivery” was vital as they unveiled the Executive’s draft programme for government. First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly faced questions in the ...

09 Sept 2024 at 17:52

Scotland

Swinney urged to avoid burdening incomes after ‘modest’ rise in retail footfall

Footfall in Scottish shops saw a “modest” rise in the latest reporting period, prompting a leading retail body to urge the First Minister not to impose any more financial burden on consumers or businesses. The number ...

30 Aug 2024 at 00:01

Climate, child poverty and economic growth in legislative plan pledges – Swinney

Scotland’s First Minister has pledged to set out plans to grow the economy, deliver net zero and eradicate child poverty in his legislative programme this week despite a “challenging financial backdrop”. John ...

02 Sept 2024 at 00:01

Scottish Government budget decisions are not ‘SNP austerity’ – Swinney

John Swinney has denied the Scottish Government’s efforts to close a budget black hole amount to “SNP austerity”, saying the devolved administration is instead “living within its means”. The Finance ...

02 Sept 2024 at 09:21

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