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Pete Wishart: Scottish universities need support to continue overachieving

The UK Government’s response to a Westminster committee’s suggestions for Scottish universities has been “disappointing”, its chairman has said. Pete Wishart, chairman of the Scottish Affairs Committee, said the Government’s response to its report ...

27 Apr 2022 at 01:25

Scotland

Kwarteng: Storm Arwen response was ‘reasonable’ but long power cuts unacceptable

Energy Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng has defended the Government’s “reasonable response” to Storm Arwen, but accepted it could have acted faster after thousands of people were left without power for over a week. Winds of 100mph caused widespread ...

18 Jan 2022 at 15:25

Scotland

Cash-dependent Scots facing challenges due to increasing bank closures, MPs warn

Half a million Scots could struggle to access cash due to the unprecedented rate of bank closures, MPs have warned. Scotland has the highest percentage loss of bank branches across the UK, with 53% closing since 2015, the Scottish Affairs ...

11 Jul 2022 at 01:01

Keith Brown hits out at UK Government after meetings snub during London trip

Scotland’s Justice Secretary has attacked the UK Government after he was unable to meet with any ministers during a visit to London, despite making requests to five. Keith Brown has said meetings with Home Secretary Priti Patel and ...

05 Jul 2022 at 18:09

Scotland

MoD overlooking smaller firms for contracts, say MPs

The Ministry of Defence is overlooking smaller companies for contracts, a committee of MPs has said. The Scottish Affairs Committee’s report, titled Defence In Scotland: Military Landscape, said the sector is “experiencing a new ...

24 Jun 2022 at 01:01

SNP do not have mandate for independence referendum, says Alister Jack

The SNP have no mandate for an independence referendum and support for a second vote next year is “relatively low”, Scottish Secretary Alister Jack has said. The UK Government minister responded to questions about the Scottish ...

20 Jun 2022 at 18:50

Scotland

Military shipbuilding ‘needs certainty for investments’

Scotland’s shipbuilding workload is “extremely encouraging” but requires certainty for investments to be made, MPs have been warned. The Scottish Affairs Committee at Westminster heard evidence from experts on Monday as part ...

13 Jun 2022 at 17:38

Scotland

World Cup play-off final to be free to view in UK

A decisive World Cup qualifier that could pit Scotland against Wales will be free to view in the UK. The World Cup play-off final is due to take place on June 5, with Wales having already booked their place in the clash. ...

27 May 2022 at 13:04

Close-knit community suffering from ‘vicarious trauma’ after shootings, MPs told

A pastor says his community has suffered from “vicarious trauma” following a series of firearm incidents in the north west of Scotland. Reverend Gordon Matheson, from the Sleat & Strath Free Church, gave evidence to MPs ...

24 Oct 2022 at 18:58

Scotland

Pete Wishart: UK Government ‘idle’ as banks are shut reducing access to cash

The UK Government has been accused of “sitting idly” as banks close making access to cash difficult for struggling Scots. In its response to a report by the Scottish Affairs Committee, the UK Government acknowledged ...

19 Oct 2022 at 01:01

Scotland

MPs to examine firearms licensing in Scotland

An inquiry into firearms licensing in Scotland has been launched by the Scottish Affairs Committee. Announced on Friday, it comes one month after a man was killed in a shooting on the Isle of Skye. John MacKinnon, ...

23 Sept 2022 at 01:01

Scotland

MoD vows to consider implications of decisions on devolved policies

The Ministry of Defence will aim to improve its understanding of how its work impacts areas of devolution following a Scottish Affairs Committee intervention. The cross-party committee argued that while defence ...

09 Sept 2022 at 01:01

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