More than 2,500 Syrian refugees have settled in Scotland – SNP
Almost a fifth of the Syrian refugees who have come to the UK as part of a special programme have settled in Scotland, according to figures revealed by the SNP.
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MSPs shouldn’t bother inviting UK ministers to Holyrood, says academic
MSPs have been told they should “not bother” trying to get UK ministers to come to Holyrood – with one academic claiming they could probably get as much information from the internet as they would from a member of Theresa May’s Government.
Treasury not asked for extra £50m for Tay Cities Deal despite SNP demands
Tay Cities Deal bosses are not seeking the extra £50 million from the Conservative Government demanded by the SNP, Holyrood was told.
Civil service workers in Dundee ‘struggling to feed and house themselves after years of poverty pay’
Civil service workers in Dundee are struggling to feed and house themselves after being subjected to years of "poverty pay" and stagnant wages, a city MP has warned.
Scottish Government must have role in future trade negotiations, committee says
The Scottish Government should have a seat at the negotiating table in Brexit trade negotiations to protect the distinct priorities of Scottish trade, according to a House of Commons committee.
No-deal Brexit could damage Scotland’s housing sector, minister warns
A no-deal Brexit could cause serious problems for Scotland’s housing sector, the housing minister has warned.
Farmers and traders condemn UK Government for sheep U-turn
Farming and meat trade leaders have united in condemning a hugely damaging U-turn by the UK Government concerning a previously agreed improvement to sheep ageing rules as they apply to TSE regulations.
Mundell: SNP are supporting no-deal Brexit by failing to endorse withdrawal deal
David Mundell has said the SNP are supporting a no-deal Brexit by failing to endorse the Withdrawal Agreement negotiated by Theresa May.
More than a quarter of females have suffered from period poverty, survey finds
More than a quarter of females have missed either work or school because of period poverty, a new survey has revealed.
Concerns raised over post-Brexit immigration policy effect on Scots universities
Scottish ministers have raised concerns over post-Brexit immigration policy and the “confusion, anxiety and insecurity” it could cause universities and students.