Scottish drug deaths surge by nearly a fifth in a year
Suspected drug deaths in Scotland have risen by 19% year-on-year, with critics blaming SNP policies. New figures deal a blow to the government's 'national mission' on addiction.
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SNP ditches £500k 50mph speed limit plan
Scottish ministers abandon proposal to lower single carriageway speed limits to 50mph after spending over £500,000. Public consultation showed overwhelming opposition to the move.
ICE arrests 50 in New Orleans immigration operation
US immigration agents detained 50 people in New Orleans, sparking protests and legal challenges. Learn the details and community impact.
SNP under fire for grooming gangs inquiry refusal
SNP government faces mounting criticism for resisting independent inquiry into grooming gangs despite victims' harrowing testimonies. Calls grow for justice as existing child abuse probe could investigate.
Chicago Immigration Crackdown Fallout Continues
Chicago faces lawsuits and anxiety following a major Trump administration immigration operation. Read the latest on the investigations and community impact.
SNP Proposes 4-Day Week for Scottish Teachers
Scottish teachers could get a flexible four-day week under new SNP plans to avert strikes. Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth unveils proposals for reduced classroom contact time.
ICE Raids in Raleigh Lead to 200+ Arrests
Federal immigration agents detain over 200 people in Raleigh, North Carolina, in one of the largest ICE operations this year. Learn about the community impact and legal response.
Civil servants forced into independence paper meetings
Scottish Government officials have been compelled to attend multiple meetings to accelerate work on a new independence prospectus, sparking concerns about civil service neutrality and taxpayer resources being used for constitutional campaigning.
ICE detains Chicago daycare worker in school zone raid
A Chicago daycare worker was forcibly detained by ICE agents while dropping children at school, sparking outrage and raising concerns about immigration enforcement tactics in sensitive locations.
Scottish landowners fear SNP land reform "unworkable"
MSPs face fierce backlash as proposed legislation to break up large estates threatens rural economy and sparks constitutional concerns across Scotland's agricultural sector.
Scottish families face income tax threat amid Reeves review
Scottish households brace for potential income tax hikes as Chancellor Rachel Reeves considers increases that could widen the fiscal gap with rest of UK, putting additional pressure on family budgets already strained by SNP policies.
SNP plans minimum pricing for tobacco in Scotland
The Scottish Government is considering implementing minimum unit pricing for tobacco products, mirroring their controversial alcohol policy. Health campaigners welcome the move while critics warn of unintended consequences.
SNP independence 'threat to UK security' warns Shapps
UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps launches extraordinary attack on SNP's independence blueprint, warning it would undermine national security and weaken Britain's defences in dangerous world.
Nicola Sturgeon faces bankruptcy petition in High Court
Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confronts bankruptcy proceedings as legal action intensifies around SNP financial management and party governance.
Scottish recycling scheme branded 'national embarrassment'
Exclusive: Senior SNP figure Fergus Ewing launches blistering attack on Scotland's botched recycling scheme, blaming Sturgeon and Slater for £300M 'fiasco' that threatens businesses and jobs.
Halloween ICE Raid: Homeowners Dragged From Beds
Exclusive details emerge of a terrifying Halloween night raid where ICE agents stormed a residential property, dragging homeowners from their beds in a dramatic immigration enforcement operation that has left the community in shock.
UK Asylum Appeals Surge Overwhelms Courts
Britain's immigration courts face collapse as asylum appeals surge to unprecedented levels, creating dangerous backlogs and raising serious concerns about public safety.
Trump's deportation plan targets foreign athletes and graduates
Exclusive investigation reveals how Trump's proposed immigration crackdown would target foreign-born athletes, honour students and high-achieving graduates for deportation from the US.
Illinois Governor Halts ICE Operations for Halloween
Governor JB Pritzker orders temporary suspension of ICE enforcement activities in Chicago to ensure safe trick-or-treating amid community concerns
ICE operates secret detention sites across US
Exclusive investigation reveals ICE operates covert detention facilities across the US, holding migrants in unmarked buildings without proper oversight or legal access.
Swinney rules out Scottish income tax increases
SNP leader John Swinney makes significant commitment to Scottish taxpayers, pledging no further income tax increases while challenging Labour's economic plans ahead of Westminster election.
Albanian asylum seeker wins 26-year stay battle
In an extraordinary legal battle spanning more than a quarter-century, an Albanian asylum seeker who arrived as a child has finally secured his right to stay in the UK, marking a landmark immigration case.
Virginia ICE Raids Spark Nationwide Immigration Debate
Exclusive report reveals how Virginia immigration raids signal new enforcement strategy with nationwide implications for immigrant communities.
SNP urged to end nuclear ban amid energy crisis fears
A leading economic think tank urges Scottish government to reconsider nuclear energy ban, warning current renewable strategy risks leaving Scotland in the dark and damaging economic competitiveness.
Illinois issues special licence plates to undocumented immigrants
Illinois launches groundbreaking programme allowing undocumented immigrants to obtain special licence plates while establishing a hotline to report federal immigration enforcement, sparking national debate over states' rights and immigration policy.
Conservative Mass Expulsion Plan: Threat to British Values
The Conservative government's proposed mass expulsion scheme represents a dangerous departure from Britain's humanitarian values and legal principles, threatening chaos and human suffering.
ICE operation on Manhattan's Canal Street sparks outrage
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers conducted a contentious operation on Manhattan's historic Canal Street, drawing criticism from local leaders and community advocates.
Fake immigration lawyers: £1.4m seized in crackdown
UK authorities have confiscated nearly £1.4 million from fraudulent immigration advisers preying on vulnerable migrants. Discover how Operation Inks is tackling this growing crisis.
Recycling firm crisis after Scotland's failed bottle scheme
Exclusive: Circularity Scotland invested millions in Scottish Government's doomed deposit return scheme, leaving businesses in crisis and sparking political fallout.
Scottish workers pay highest taxes in UK
Exclusive analysis reveals how Scotland's progressive tax system is penalising ambition and creating the highest tax rates in Britain, with middle-earners facing unprecedented financial pressure.
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