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The UK’s booming creative industries could employ even more people – if they attract fresh international investment

The UK’s creative industries are an economic success story, contributing £124.6 billion to the country’s economy in 2022 – around 6% of the total. These industries, which include film, TV and publishing, grew by more than 50% between 2010 and 2022.

The Conversation

Swinney hints at new energy bill support for pensioners

It comes after his Government delayed its devolved version of the winter fuel payment after cuts by the UK Government.

Evening Standard

Father of ex-British soldier captured by Russia fears son will be tortured after fighting for Ukraine

Father says he tried to stop his son James Scott Rhys Anderson from joining the Ukrainian forces

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Stephen Flynn calls out GB Energy boss after estimated job numbers tumble

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn has questioned the UK Government’s promises on GB Energy after reports showed a massive fall in the…

The National (Scotland)

Russia Suffers Record Weekly Losses In Ukraine Invasion

Learn about the significant increase in Russian casualties in the Ukraine invasion, with Ukrainian and US sources confirming high daily rates while Russia'...

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Deputy mayor: 'Climate denier' Trump won't stop London's race to net zero

Mete Coban said that the UK capital can ‘lead the way’ on climate change despite challenges posed by ‘global events’

Evening Standard

Judge approves legal action against governments over Winter Fuel Payment cut

A SCOTTISH couple who launched a legal challenge against both the UK and Scottish governments over the Winter Fuel Payment have been given…

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UK Government pressed to arrange RAF flight to return Alex Salmond's body

THE UK Government has been pressed over the practicalities repatriating Alex Salmond's body following his sudden death abroad, with calls for the…

The National (Scotland)

UK Government 'failed' public leading to more deaths, Covid-19 inquiry finds

THE UK Government and the civil service “failed” the public due to “significant flaws” in preparing for the Covid-19 pandemic, a public…

The National (Scotland)

For the next prime minister to solve the UK’s productivity problem, they must attract more foreign investment – here’s how

The British economy has a serious productivity problem that will have to be addressed by the next government. According to data from the OECD (the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development), productivity measured as GDP per hour worked in the UK only rose 4% between 2015 and 2022. The average…

The Conversation

Former Scottish police chief gives up MBE over UK's stance on Gaza

A FORMER Scottish police chief is handing back his MBE in protest against the UK Government’s stance on Gaza ...

The National (Scotland)

Lack of speed in decisions ‘most significant’ pandemic shortcoming, inquiry told

Professor Dame Angela McLean made the remarks as she gave evidence to the UK Covid-19 public inquiry.

The Independent UK

Hubris and overconfidence hampered early Covid response, says nudge unit chief

There was ‘arrogance’ in believing the UK would fare better than other countries in the early days of the pandemic, the Covid-19 Inquiry heard.

The Independent UK

Funding loss due to Brexit held back vital dementia and health sciences research

RESEARCH into dementia and other advances in science have been held back because of the length of time it has taken for the UK to regain lucrative…

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Loot boxes to be restricted by UK games industry trade association

The UK's games industry trade association has revealed an 11-point plan to restrict loot box purchases.

The Independent UK

Covid victim was ‘double-bagged like toxic waste’, daughter tells inquiry

Brenda Doherty was giving evidence to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry about the death of her mother, Ruth Burke, in 2020.

The National (Scotland)

Nicola Sturgeon and John Swinney to be quizzed at UK Covid inquiry

FORMER first minister Nicola Sturgeon and ex former deputy first minister John Swinney will give evidence to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry on Thursday.

The Independent UK

No plan could have helped Scotland tackle Covid pandemic, inquiry hears

Scotland’s former health secretary Jeane Freeman also told the UK Covid-19 Inquiry that problems with distribution led to PPE shortages.

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Former Scottish health secretary Jeane Freeman says country 'could have been better prepared' for Covid

In a stop-start hearing at the UK Covid-19 Inquiry, Jeane Freeman admitted there were areas in which the country could have been more ready for the pandemic.

The Independent UK

No-deal Brexit warnings interfered with pandemic planning, inquiry told

Gillian Russell, a senior civil servant in Scotland, has given evidence to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry.

The Independent UK

Flu-based pandemic prep meant herd immunity was seen as ‘inevitable’ – Hunt

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt said he regretted not challenging ‘groupthink’ in the UK’s preparations while he was health secretary.

The Independent UK

Failing to appoint minister for pandemic planning an ‘error’, inquiry told

Former minister Sir Oliver Letwin told the UK Covid-19 Inquiry it is a ‘lasting regret’ that he did not focus more on pandemic planning.

The Independent UK

Drugs used for heart conditions linked to improved outcomes for stroke patients

Research was carried out in partnership with the UK Dementia Research Institute.

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