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Mark Menzies: MP quits Conservatives after claims he misused party funds: The party says it could not conclude he misused funds. but finds he showed a "pattern ...
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Quick Glance: Mark Menzies: MP Accused of Campaign Fund Misuse, Party Exit, and Future Election Abstention
- An elected official accused of mishandling campaign funds has departed from the Conservative Party and declared no intention to participate in the upcoming general election.
- Following allegations reported in The Times, Mark Menzies revealed his decision after purportedly using political contributions to address medical costs and settle debts incurred from being confined by individuals demanding a substantial ransom for his release.
- Upon a request for scrutiny by Labour, Lancashire Police disclosed their evaluation of 'details' concerning Mr. Menzies. An internal inquiry by the Conservative Party has been initiated to explore potential improprieties in the utilization of their financial resources.
- Additionally, the party's internal oversight body will assess whether Mr. Menzies' conduct contravened the Nolan principles of public ethics, encompassing traits like altruism, probity, and candor. The spokesperson affirmed, 'We are prepared to collaborate with law enforcement, if they deem our insights beneficial to any inquiry they opt to conduct.'
Sunak vows more spending for UK defence in 'dangerous world': Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Tuesday he would lift defence spending to 2 ...
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Quick Glance: Increase in UK defence spending by 2030
- Prime Minister Rishi Sunak commits to raising spending to 2.5% of GDP, putting the defence industry on a 'war footing'.
- Sunak emphasized the need for deeper stockpiles of munitions and quicker replenishment due to the events in the Ukraine conflict.
- The planned increase in defence spending would require significant financial reshuffling, partly through announced measures to reduce the size of the civil service.
- Shortly after announcing the pledge to send weapons worth 500 million pounds to Ukraine, this commitment followed.
Scotland's under-18s gender clinic pauses puberty blockers: It follows a landmark review of gender services in England which warned of a lack of research.
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Scottish power-sharing deal collapses over scrapped climate targets: First minister Humza Yousaf says SNP will now govern ‘on our policy terms’ after ending ...
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Quick Glance: Spanish PM Contemplates Resignation Amid Wife's Corruption Probe
- Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is considering stepping down after allegations of corruption involving his wife.
- Sánchez will announce a decision on his political future next week and has temporarily canceled public duties.
- The investigation against Sánchez's wife was initiated due to allegations of receiving favors from companies that secured government contracts.
Rangers defeat Hearts to set up Scottish Cup final against Celtic: Cyriel Dessers scored both goals as Rangers won a hard-fought semi-final at Hampden on Sunday.
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UK's Labour outlines plan to renationalise railways within 5 years: Britain's opposition Labour Party said it planned to renationalise the country's rail network ...
reuters.com/world/uk/uks-labour-outlines-plan-renationalise-railways-within-5-years-2024-04-24/
The problem with the Angela Rayner story? No one actually cares: It is convenient for the Tories to have her in the public stocks
inews.co.uk/opinion/angela-rayner-story-no-one-cares-3013461
SNP set to break off power-sharing Bute House Agreement with Scottish Greens: Greens co-leaders Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater are sacked from government after ...
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Rangers boss Philippe Clement: I got the response I demanded in win over Hearts: Rangers reached the Scottish Cup final with a 2-0 win at Hampden.
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UK lawmakers back landmark 'smoke-free generation' bill: A plan by Britain’s government to introduce a landmark smoking ban that aims to stop young people from ...
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Quick Glance: UK Lawmakers Support Groundbreaking 'Smoke-Free Generation' Bill
- The British government's plan for a landmark smoking ban to prevent young people from ever smoking passed its first hurdle in Parliament despite opposition from within Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party.
- The bill, announced by Sunak, would make it illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone born after January 1, 2009, creating one of the toughest anti-smoking measures in the world to establish the 'first smoke-free generation' in modern Britain.
- The bill also includes measures to crack down on youth vaping, such as banning the sale of cheap disposable vapes and restricting their flavors to prevent children from becoming addicted to nicotine.
- The number of people who smoke in the U.K. has declined by two-thirds since the 1970s, but approximately 6.4 million people in the country still smoke, accounting for about 13% of the population. Smoking remains the number one preventable cause of death, disability, and poor health.
Celtic reach Scottish Cup final with penalty shoot-out win over Aberdeen: The holders are through to face Hearts or Rangers in next month's showcase final.
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Liz Truss sheds tear as she reveals impact on her teenage daughters of short-lived premiership
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Three baby emu chicks hatched at Scottish bird sanctuary after ten year wait: The adult emus have been at the sanctuary for around ten years but had never ...
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Tories ‘didn’t report Mark Menzies fraud claim as cash came from donors’: Whistleblower tells The Times she felt she had been a ‘fool’ in trying to protect the ...
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Glasgow Airport introduces ‘baby room’ to help parents travelling with young children
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UK law to send asylum seekers to Rwanda passed after months of wrangling: The controversial law is expected to come into force within days with the first ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/23/uk-law-to-send-asylum-seekers-to-rwanda-passed-after-months-of-wrangling
Quick Glance: British Law on Deportation of Asylum Seekers to Rwanda
- The new British deportation law aims to curb illegal migration and secure the reelection of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
- However, experts doubt the effectiveness of the law in stopping illegal migration to the UK.
- Rishi Sunak is under significant pressure due to political challenges in the election year, including inflation and healthcare issues.
- The Rwanda law intends to deport migrants without valid papers to Rwanda, although the efficacy of the law is being questioned.
Leonardo DiCaprio-backed rewilding campaign raises £200,000: Hollyrood star gave boost on Instagram for coalition of more than 20 organisations
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Michael Gove can't guarantee no-fault eviction ban before election: The Conservatives first promised to end landlords' ability to evict tenants with no reason in ...
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No Scottish officials chosen for Euro 2024 as full referee and VAR teams announced
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Scottish boxer Willie Limond dies aged 45 following seizure: Limond had been in a critical condition in Monklands hospital after being discovered unresponsive ...
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UK Conservative mayor keeps distance from Sunak in bid to avoid local election wipeout
reuters.com/world/uk/uk-conservative-mayor-keeps-distance-sunak-bid-avoid-local-election-wipeout-2024-04-24/
Tories ‘obsessed’ by council house sale tax, says Angela Rayner: Deputy Labour leader spars with Oliver Dowden as she accuses government of dragging its heels ...
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Tories need to learn to love London again: The capital votes for its mayor next week, but the Conservatives’ dissociation from the city means they seem set for ...
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Scottish Cup: Time confirmed for Celtic vs Rangers final amid FA Cup clash: Celtic and Rangers will meet in the showpiece event for the first time in 22 years.
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Scotland to ditch key climate change target: The Scottish government is to scrap its flagship target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 75% by 2030.
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Liz Truss says Tories are part of a Blairite attempt to silence her: Reform UK leader Richard Tice said the Conservative Party is 'socialist' and ...
inews.co.uk/news/politics/liz-truss-tories-blairite-silence-3017048
The secret history of the Anzac biscuit: The precursors to the Anzac biscuit included eggs and were sandwiched together with jam - so what changed?
rnz.co.nz/news/national/515183/the-secret-history-of-the-anzac-biscuit
All you need to know: 2024 Speyside Stages rally as Huntly's John Wink looks to build on strongest year
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Patrick Harvie will not accept Cass review on gender identity: Green co-leader claims report ignored evidence and has been weaponised to ‘undermine transgender ...
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Are the local elections really an open goal for Labour?: The Tories look set to lose half their seats in English votes next week but their opponents have ...
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Netflix Baby Reindeer creator Richard Gadd: Stop trying to find real-life characters
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Quick Glance: Netflix Hit: Baby Reindeer Stays Clear of Clichés
- The series Baby Reindeer takes a bold approach to depicting a stalker.
- Centered around Donny and Martha, their unconventional relationship escalates.
- The show portrays the painful effects of abuse and stalking on Donny and his relationships.
- Baby Reindeer offers an unusual perspective on the characters and their motivations.
WWE Clash at the Castle tickets prices revealed as 10,000 join queue for Glasgow Hydro event
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Climate activists tell Yousaf to take responsibility over dropped targets: Campaigners are expected to gather at Bute House on Tuesday evening after the Scottish ...
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Nigel Farage should join the Conservative party, says Liz Truss: The former prime minister called for the abolition of the budget watchdog and the Supreme Court ...
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Quick Glance: Liz Truss: From Premiership to Resignation in 49 Days
- Liz Truss became Prime Minister and resigned after just 49 days, despite her husband's prediction that 'it would all end in tears'.
- Truss assumed office on September 6, 2022, succeeding Boris Johnson, but faced early challenges and personal struggles.
- Despite implementing economic measures and facing political turbulence, Truss resigned after a mini-budget led to a pensions crisis.
- She reflects on her failed tenure, attributing blame to structural issues and drawing parallels to the controversial football manager Brian Clough.
I don’t want to be prime minister again, Liz Truss insists: Britain’s shortest-serving prime minister had previously declined to rule out standing to be Tory ...
itv.com/news/2024-04-21/i-dont-want-to-be-pm-again-liz-truss-insists
Helen Chandler-Wilde: Tories Win Silver: Hi, it’s Helen Chandler-Wilde, a UK reporter in London. Hope you enjoy today’s Readout.
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-18/helen-chandler-wilde-tories-win-silver
Wars of Independence shaped the identities of Scotland and England: Two acclaimed medieval historians talk to our Writer at Large about their new book which ...
heraldscotland.com/politics/24267497.wars-independence-shaped-identities-scotland-england/
Commonwealth Games: Glasgow to the rescue?: Professor Gayle McPherson: Glasgow to the rescue? A chance to reset the Commonwealth Games After a period of ...
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‘Affectionate’ lurcher searching for forever home after 176 days up for adoption: Scottish SPCA issued a new appeal for a young lurcher, named Crypto ...
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Young girls in the UK drinking, smoking and vaping more than boys: England is "top of the charts" globally for child alcohol use, a major report by the World ...
itv.com/news/2024-04-25/young-girls-in-the-uk-drinking-smoking-and-vaping-more-than-boys
Hearts midfielder Jorge Grant insists the Edinburgh side believe they can beat Rangers despite latest loss
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Humza Yousaf responds to Nicola Sturgeon’s husband Peter Murrell’s embezzlement charge
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Quick Glance: Police Investigation into SNP Finances: Key Updates
- On Thursday, the re-arrest of Peter Murrell, the husband of Nicola Sturgeon, took place as part of the police investigation into the SNP’s finances.
- Murrell, aged 59, was apprehended and underwent interrogation by detectives.
- The arrest occurred slightly more than a year subsequent to the search conducted by Police Scotland officers at the couple’s residence, where a blue tent was set up outside the property, alongside searches at the SNP’s headquarters in Edinburgh.
- In April 2024, Peter Murrell was charged with 'embezzlement' of funds from the SNP.
Mohamed Diomande wants Rangers to stay aggressive throughout season finale: The midfielder is determined to keep pushing in the same way to make their season ...
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Sunak Faces Election With Second Lowest Growth in G-7, IMF Warns
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Quick Glance: IMF upgrades global growth forecast despite risks
- The International Monetary Fund slightly raised its global growth forecast on Tuesday, noting that the economy had proven 'surprisingly resilient' despite inflationary pressures and monetary policy shifts.
- IMF's chief economist, Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, indicated that the global economy is heading for a 'soft landing,' with risks to the outlook now broadly balanced.
- While advanced economies are expected to lead the growth, dim prospects in China and other major emerging markets could impact global trade partners, according to the report.
- Despite Tuesday's brighter outlook, global growth remains low compared to historical standards, partly due to weak productivity growth and increasing geopolitical fragmentation.
This is how to get your new Uniqlo clothes embroidered with the Irn-Bru logo at the new Edinburgh store
scotsman.com/regions/edinburgh-fife-and-lothians/irn-bru-uniqlo-edinburgh-embroidery-4603965
Leeds legend Billy Bremner to be honoured with Stirling statue: Scotland legend Billy Bremner will be honoured with a statue in his hometown of Stirling
heraldscotland.com/news/24279175.leeds-legend-billy-bremner-honoured-stirling-statue/
Baby Reindeer: the true story behind Netflix's hit stalker thriller : Scottish comedian Richard Gadd was stalked for years – and the police could do very little ...
standard.co.uk/culture/tvfilm/baby-reindeer-true-story-netflix-richard-gadd-b1150280.html
Quick Glance: Analyzing Netflix's Hit Series 'Baby Reindeer'
- Richard Gadd's dark comedy-thriller series 'Baby Reindeer' has become a social media sensation, tackling the issue of stalking in a compelling manner.
- 'Baby Reindeer' offers a nuanced and shocking perspective on stalking, contrasting with other portrayals like 'You' and delving deep into the psychological effects.
- The series explores the psychological impact of stalking and trauma, blurring the lines between victim and perpetrator.
- Despite not falling into the true crime genre, 'Baby Reindeer' is mistakenly viewed as such by some viewers, sparking discussions on ethical issues in the entertainment industry.
Britain’s Sunak vows to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda in 10-12 weeks: With elections looming and his party plummeting in the polls, British Prime Minister ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/22/uk-rwanda-sunak-flights/
Brendan Rodgers hoping Celtic can give retiring Joe Hart ‘wonderful sign-off’: Hart is to retire after the Scottish Cup final in May.
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Scotland's ferries policy ‘manifestly dysfunctional’, says expert: Mr Pedersen previously worked as head of community, culture and transport at Highlands and ...
heraldscotland.com/news/24261019.scotlands-ferries-policy-manifestly-dysfunctional-says-expert/
Labour veteran Frank Field dies: Frank Field was first elected in 1979 and served as an MP until 2019. A lifelong campaigner on welfare ...
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Quick Glance: Farewell to Frank Field: A Life Dedicated to Social Justice
- The former Labour minister and advocate for poverty alleviation, Frank Field, has passed away at the age of 81.
- Throughout his career in Westminster, Lord Field championed social causes such as child poverty and modern slavery for over four decades.
- Field succumbed to a long battle with cancer in a care home in London. He advocated for a 2021 bill on assisted dying in England and Wales.
- His family emphasized that Field will be mourned by admirers in the political realm, but most of all missed by those fortunate enough to have experienced his laughter and friendship.
Glasgow care home with champagne bar and cinema gets go-ahead despite objections: Dozens of objections were submitted by neighbours against the proposal for the ...
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Man on Scots easyJet flight from Glasgow to Tenerife charged after 'disturbance': The flight from Glasgow was forced to divert to Bristol Airport and two ...
dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/man-scots-easyjet-flight-glasgow-32644989
Rod Stewart surprises Glasgow punters with singalong in pub after Celtic game: The Maggie May rocker enjoyed a sing-along with Scottish country star Kevin ...
dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/celebrity/rod-stewart-surprises-glasgow-punters-32637322
Scottish wildcat footage reveals ‘unseen’ hunting behaviour of UK’s most ‘magnificent’ predator
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Aye Write festival saved by ‘unexpected’ donation from late Euromillions lottery winner
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John Lennon guitar found in attic on auction for more than £600,000: After being used by The Beatles, the guitar then was in the possession of Scottish guitarist ...
standard.co.uk/news/uk/john-lennon-the-beatles-auctions-scottish-beatles-b1153408.html
Scottish National Investment Bank 'not broken', boss says: Al Denholm declares morale at institution is better than anything he has seen in career
heraldscotland.com/news/24270254.scottish-national-investment-bank-not-broken-boss-says/
Sunak Resists Call to Set Election Date Amid Leadership Threat: Rishi Sunak is resisting advice from allies to set the date for the UK general election ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-13/sunak-resists-call-to-set-election-date-amid-leadership-threat
Ally McCoist shuts down strange Celtic and Rangers rant from Jeff Stelling: Stelling claimed English fans will be bored by an all-Old Firm Scottish Cup - but ...
dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/jeff-stelling-sneers-celtic-rangers-32639858
100 MPs to stand down at the next general election: More than 60 are Conservatives and they include former prime minister Theresa May.
bbc.com/news/uk-politics-68839793
Police investigate Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner over council house sale: Labour's deputy leader is accused of failing to properly disclose her main ...
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Critically endangered wildcats being released in the UK: Critically endangered wildcats are being released into the UK wild in a bid to preserve their existence.
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24261516.critically-endangered-wildcats-released-uk/
Elena Sadiku: Celtic ‘will need to be at their best’ to get past Rangers in semi-final
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Royal Bank of Scotland to close a fifth of branches with 100 jobs at risk: The Bank announced 18 of its 86 local branches have been earmarked for closure.
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Why Norfolk’s true-blue Tories are on a mission to unseat Liz Truss: The former PM is still said to harbour hopes of making a comeback, but in the constituency ...
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Lawrence Shankland dreaming of Scottish Cup glory with Hearts: Shankland says lifting the trophy would put the team in the history books.
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British grocery inflation dips to 3.2%, says Kantar: UK grocery price inflation fell for the 14th month in a row in April, partly driven by an increase in ...
reuters.com/world/uk/british-grocery-inflation-dips-32-says-kantar-2024-04-23/
Ross Greer admits its been a ‘bad week for the planet’ but that Scottish Greens should be in Government
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Scotland ditches 2030 climate target as being ‘out of reach’: Decision to drop pledge to cut emissions by 75% by end of the decade labelled an ‘abject ...
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Labour are ahead in the polls, but have they won hearts and minds? These charts suggest not
theguardian.com/politics/2024/apr/22/labour-tories-election-polls-analysis
George Wyllie's Wyllieum opens in Greenock - what can we see there?: A new museum dedicated to the life, work, legacy and quirky vision of one of Scotland’s ...
heraldscotland.com/news/24266280.george-wyllies-wyllieum-opens-greenock---can-see/
Why didn’t the Tories nationalise the railways?: The Conservatives can crow all they like about the benefits of privatisation – and make whatever claims they ...
spectator.co.uk/article/why-didnt-the-tories-nationalise-the-railways/
Caroline Glachan murderer Donna Brand jailed for 17 years after killing teen: Donna Marie Brand, alongside Robert O’Brien, and Andrew Kelly, were found guilty of ...
dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/caroline-glachan-murderer-donna-brand-32640414
UK ‘pothole crisis’ threatens Conservative party ahead of local elections: Motorists and cyclists are increasingly outraged by state of the country’s roads
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Baby Reindeer star Jessica Gunning: 'I couldn't stop thinking about the characters'
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New interactive map to demonstrate Scotland’s love for Billy Connolly: Scotland’s national theatre company has launched a new interactive map for the nation to ...
heraldscotland.com/news/24275727.interactive-map-demonstrate-scotlands-love-billy-connolly/
Liam Scales hoping for strong end to season as Celtic aim to secure double: The defender helped his side take a step towards silverware at Hampden.
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Taylor Swift reveals Scottish band The Blue Nile’s song that makes her want to cry
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