Scottish Government: Public Inquiry into Emma Caldwell case
An independent, judge-led, statutory Public Inquiry will take place into the investigation of Emma Caldwell’s murder in 2005, Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs Angela Constance has announced...
Thursday, 7 March 2024 15:51
Ganaxolone approved as first anti-seizure medication to treat patients with rare epileptic seizure disorder
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has today (7 March 2024) approved the medicine ganaxolone (Ztalmy) as the first anti-seizure medication in the UK to treat cyclin-dependent kinase-like 5 (CDKL5) deficiency disorder (CDD)...
Thursday, 7 March 2024 15:41
Carmichael calls for UK ban on imports from illegal Israeli settlements
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today called for the government to commit to banning the importation of goods produced in illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank in Palestine...
Thursday, 7 March 2024 14:43
Scottish Government: Statement on Police Scotland's Proportionate Response to Crime pilot evaluation
In response to the publication of Police Scotland's evaluation of the Proportionate Response to Crime pilot in the North East of Scotland, Justice Secretary Angela Constance said...
Thursday, 7 March 2024 14:43
Pat McFadden comments on Rishi Sunak’s refusal to confirm a May election
Pat McFadden MP, Labour’s National Campaign Coordinator, commenting on Rishi Sunak’s refusal to confirm if the General Election will be in May, said...
Thursday, 7 March 2024 14:08
Employment boost of 200,000 as cost of living support extended
Plans to boost economic activity while supporting vulnerable people with the cost of living will be driven through by Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride, as the Government unveiled its Budget for Long Term Growth...
Thursday, 7 March 2024 13:33
Sunak's 'complacency' on small boats is being exposed, says Labour
Labour has demanded that Rishi Sunak 'get a grip', as the latest Home Office figures extend the record start to the year for small boat arrivals seen so far in 2024...
Thursday, 7 March 2024 13:31
Budget boost for farmers and environment with extension to Agricultural Property Relief
Government announces an extension to the existing scope of Agricultural Property Relief...
Thursday, 7 March 2024 12:38
Defence Committee Chairman reacts to Spring 2024 Budget announcement
Reacting to the Spring 2024 Budget announcement, Chair of the Defence Committee, Sir Jeremy Quin MP, said...
Thursday, 7 March 2024 11:54
Delays on major roads increase above pre-pandemic levels: RAC response
The RAC have responded to the Travel time measures for the Strategic Road Network: January to December 2023 report, published today...
Thursday, 7 March 2024 11:52