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Labour's child poverty plan targets 550,000 children

The government unveils its long-awaited child poverty strategy, pledging to scrap the two-child benefit cap and improve housing. Critics argue the plan lacks ambitious, binding targets for real change.

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.

Survivors Demand Scottish Grooming Gang Inquiry

Child grooming gang survivors trafficked across the Scottish border demand a national inquiry from First Minister John Swinney. Victims reveal systematic abuse in Glasgow and Edinburgh.

Police Scrutinised Over Grooming Gang Failures

UK police forces are under pressure to improve responses to child grooming gangs as a landmark report reveals inconsistent recording practices and BeaconPort launches new intelligence system.

Scotland's NHS in catastrophic crisis

Scotland's NHS faces a devastating triple-threat as emergency department waiting times hit unprecedented levels, hundreds of operations face cancellation, and chronic bed-blocking cripples hospital capacity across the nation.

Scotland's child attempted murder charges surge 900%

Shocking new figures reveal a dramatic surge in Scottish children facing attempted murder charges, with experts warning organised crime gangs are systematically exploiting vulnerable youngsters across the nation.

Scotland advertises two new posts to bring back lynx

Scotland takes a monumental leap in wildlife restoration as it advertises two crucial new positions dedicated to bringing the majestic Eurasian lynx back to its ancient Highlands homeland after 500 years of absence.

Family guilty of systematic abuse in harrowing court case

In a harrowing case that has shocked the nation, a young girl suffered relentless sexual abuse at the hands of her own family members over several years. Her father, mother, brothers and grandfather have all been convicted for their roles in the systemati

Scotland Faces New Local Taxes as Councils Seek Cash

Scottish households face a wave of new municipal taxes as SNP ministers grant councils unprecedented powers to raise revenue through tourist taxes, workplace parking levies, and other local charges.

Scotland's Robertson out of Euro qualifiers with injury

Liverpool defender Andy Robertson faces extended sidelines after shoulder surgery, missing Scotland's vital European Championship qualifiers against Belarus and Denmark in major blow for Steve Clarke's side.

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