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UK will ban social media access for under-16s, Starmer confirms

UK will ban social media access for under-16s, Starmer confirms

PM vows to 'move at speed', with ban possible from early 2027
by Matilda Martin
Israeli tech firm targeted John Swinney in election misinformation campaign, France says

Israeli tech firm targeted John Swinney in election misinformation campaign, France says

John Swinney accuses Reform of ‘inciting racial hatred’

John Swinney accuses Reform of ‘inciting racial hatred’

John Healey resigns as defence secretary over military spending plans

John Healey resigns as defence secretary over military spending plans

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Watchdog warning as councils’ budget gap hits half a billion pounds
Local Government

Watchdog warning as councils’ budget gap hits half a billion pounds

Government urges backing for public sector reform
SNP and Greens vote down Labour bid to launch Peter Murrell inquiry

SNP and Greens vote down Labour bid to launch Peter Murrell inquiry

Parliament backed the Greens’ call for an independent review of all political party finances
Swinney says Glasgow disturbances which followed Belfast knife attack are ‘completely unacceptable’

Swinney says Glasgow disturbances which followed Belfast knife attack are ‘completely unacceptable’

Three arrests were made following disorder in Glasgow city centre, Police Scotland said
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Stephen Gethins: Eurovision is a crash course in European politics

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Holyrood needs electoral reform
Louise Wilson
by Louise Wilson

Holyrood needs electoral reform

The election returned the most disproportionate result there has ever been
Sketch: King of chaos
Louise Wilson
by Louise Wilson

Sketch: King of chaos

Few days in Westminster have been more surreal than watching Keir Starmer chat to Kemi Badenoch at the state opening

If 'scunnered' was the word of the Scottish election, political language needs to change

Deleting gender details from its website is not a great start for the new parliament

Must do better: What the Q Manivannan row reveals about Scottish Parliament lawmaking

Deal or no deal: What might the next Scottish Government look like?
John Swinney's decision to snub Reform UK is undemocratic
Mandy Rhodes

John Swinney's decision to snub Reform UK is undemocratic

The self-declared 'courteous' Swinney may not wish...
by Mandy Rhodes
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Education

Edinburgh bans mobile phones for school pupils

Do business with Scotland, UK Government urges China

Starmer gives big tech three months to block children from accessing nude images
Education

Scottish Government urges schools to act on mobile phones ahead of legislation

Biometrics commissioner urges primary legislation on facial recognition in policing

Social media ban ‘won’t keep children safe’, children commissioner warns
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East Kilbride Coca-Cola bottler announced as soft drinks partner for Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

By Coca-Cola Europacific Partners

02 Apr 2026
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