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Scottish Government to nationalise ScotRail

Scottish Government to nationalise ScotRail

Scottish Government to nationalise ScotRail

Transport Secretary Michael Matheson said the rail service will be run by an arm’s length company under the control of ministers.

Nicola Sturgeon defends chief of staff after ‘interference’ claim

Nicola Sturgeon defends chief of staff after ‘interference’ claim

Nicola Sturgeon defends chief of staff after ‘interference’ claim

Tory David Davis read out messages he suggests show a ‘concerted effort by senior members of the SNP to encourage complaints’ against Alex Salmond.

No-one suggesting IndyRef is held during Covid-19 pandemic, says SNP MP

No-one suggesting IndyRef is held during Covid-19 pandemic, says SNP MP

No-one suggesting IndyRef is held during Covid-19 pandemic, says SNP MP

Tommy Sheppard also addressed the term ‘once in a generation’, which was used ahead of the independence referendum held in 2014.

Nurses’ leader appeals to PM to reconsider ‘measly’ 1% pay offer

Nurses’ leader appeals to PM to reconsider ‘measly’ 1% pay offer

Nurses’ leader appeals to PM to reconsider ‘measly’ 1% pay offer

Boris Johnson should remember the work of nursing staff he praised after his hospital stay, says RCN leader.

Covid-19 has ‘shone a light’ on Do Not Resuscitate orders – charity

Covid-19 has ‘shone a light’ on Do Not Resuscitate orders – charity

Covid-19 has ‘shone a light’ on Do Not Resuscitate orders – charity

Compassion in Dying said more must be done to ensure people and their families can be involved with end of life care decisions.

Covid-19 reinfection is rare, but more common for those above age 65 – study

Covid-19 reinfection is rare, but more common for those above age 65 – study

Covid-19 reinfection is rare, but more common for those above age 65 – study

Researchers detected no evidence that protection against reinfection declined within six months.

Stonehaven crash report calls for more use of drones to inspect rail lines

Stonehaven crash report calls for more use of drones to inspect rail lines

Stonehaven crash report calls for more use of drones to inspect rail lines

Three people died when a train hit a landslide and derailed last August.

EU plan for Digital Green Certificates could reopen borders for UK visitors

EU plan for Digital Green Certificates could reopen borders for UK visitors

EU plan for Digital Green Certificates could reopen borders for UK visitors

The proposal will be discussed next week during a summit of European Union leaders.

In Pictures: St Patrick’s Day festivities take place as vaccine drive rolls on

In Pictures: St Patrick’s Day festivities take place as vaccine drive rolls on

In Pictures: St Patrick’s Day festivities take place as vaccine drive rolls on

For the second year in a row the pandemic ensured that celebrations had to be muted and socially distanced.

Fire service reforms needed ‘now more than ever’, inspectors say

Fire service reforms needed ‘now more than ever’, inspectors say

Fire service reforms needed ‘now more than ever’, inspectors say

The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for change, according to a report.

Scientists create model of early human embryo from skin cells – study

Scientists create model of early human embryo from skin cells – study

Scientists create model of early human embryo from skin cells – study

Researchers said it was a significant breakthrough for the future study of early human development and infertility.

Schools could see recovery money ‘wiped out’ by funding allocation changes

Schools could see recovery money ‘wiped out’ by funding allocation changes

Schools could see recovery money ‘wiped out’ by funding allocation changes

More than three-in-five schools have been left worse off due to a change in the way pupil premium funding is being calculated, a poll suggests.

PM ‘deeply, deeply sorry’ for impact of Covid one year on

PM ‘deeply, deeply sorry’ for impact of Covid one year on

PM ‘deeply, deeply sorry’ for impact of Covid one year on

The Prime Minister faced calls from a Labour MP to ‘apologise’ for the UK’s death toll a year on from the outbreak of coronavirus in the country.

EU threatens to halt coronavirus vaccine exports to UK

EU threatens to halt coronavirus vaccine exports to UK

EU threatens to halt coronavirus vaccine exports to UK

The European Commission president said the AstraZeneca jab had been underproduced and undelivered to the bloc.

Mission to demonstrate space debris removal set for launch

Mission to demonstrate space debris removal set for launch

Mission to demonstrate space debris removal set for launch

There is approximately 9,200 tonnes of space debris in orbit, according to the European Space Agency.

Facebook redoubles efforts to tackle misinformation within groups

Facebook redoubles efforts to tackle misinformation within groups

Facebook redoubles efforts to tackle misinformation within groups

Social network is rolling out new rules to prevent groups from spreading harm.

Sturgeon ‘strongly refutes’ whistleblower allegations from Tory MP Davis

Sturgeon ‘strongly refutes’ whistleblower allegations from Tory MP Davis

Sturgeon ‘strongly refutes’ whistleblower allegations from Tory MP Davis

The First Minister was responding to claims about the investigation into Alex Salmond made by the Conservative MP under parliamentary privilege.

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