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NHS waiting list falls as Streeting says health service ‘on road to recovery’

NHS waiting list falls as Streeting says health service ‘on road to recovery’

NHS waiting list falls as Streeting says health service ‘on road to recovery’

13 November 2025

The NHS waiting list for planned treatment rose in June, July and August then fell in September.


Murdered Sara Sharif failed by system that missed opportunities to save her

Murdered Sara Sharif failed by system that missed opportunities to save her

Murdered Sara Sharif failed by system that missed opportunities to save her

13 November 2025

The 10-year-old was found dead at her Surrey home in August 2023 after suffering ‘horrific abuse’ at the hands of her father and stepmother.


Scotland ‘on track’ to issue first bonds in 2026-27, says Swinney

Scotland ‘on track’ to issue first bonds in 2026-27, says Swinney

Scotland ‘on track’ to issue first bonds in 2026-27, says Swinney

13 November 2025

It comes after the Scottish Government was given the same high credit rating as the UK by two global agencies.


Scotland a ‘safe bet’ for investors, Holyrood’s Finance Secretary insists

Scotland a ‘safe bet’ for investors, Holyrood’s Finance Secretary insists

Scotland a ‘safe bet’ for investors, Holyrood’s Finance Secretary insists

13 November 2025

Shona Robison spoke out ahead of First Minister John Swinney announcing details of a bond scheme by the Scottish Government.


UK economic growth slows ahead of Budget after JLR shutdown

UK economic growth slows ahead of Budget after JLR shutdown

UK economic growth slows ahead of Budget after JLR shutdown

13 November 2025

The Office for National Statistics said UK gross domestic product grew by 0.1% between July and September.


Sophie tours Amazon gunboat built in Birkenhead during visit to Peru

Sophie tours Amazon gunboat built in Birkenhead during visit to Peru

Sophie tours Amazon gunboat built in Birkenhead during visit to Peru

13 November 2025

The Duchess of Edinburgh is in Peru as part of a tour of South and Central America.


Cumming in independence call: Westminster should get boots off our necks

Cumming in independence call: Westminster should get boots off our necks

Cumming in independence call: Westminster should get boots off our necks

13 November 2025

The actor and Traitors US star said he believed Scotland would leave the UK in his lifetime.


I had no idea Traitors US would blow up – it’s bonkers, says host Alan Cumming

I had no idea Traitors US would blow up – it’s bonkers, says host Alan Cumming

I had no idea Traitors US would blow up – it’s bonkers, says host Alan Cumming

13 November 2025

The Scottish actor has reflected on his career as he announces his inaugural season as artistic director of Pitlochry Festival Theatre.


Charity bids to return four ‘architects of the wild’ species to the Highlands

Charity bids to return four ‘architects of the wild’ species to the Highlands

Charity bids to return four ‘architects of the wild’ species to the Highlands

13 November 2025

In addition to beavers, Trees for Life wants to reintroduce lynx, red squirrels and tauros cattle.


Starmer investigates briefing war as pressure on chief of staff grows

Starmer investigates briefing war as pressure on chief of staff grows

Starmer investigates briefing war as pressure on chief of staff grows

13 November 2025

The Prime Minister was forced to condemn briefings against his Cabinet after reports about a possible Wes Streeting coup.


Scottish Government handed same credit rating as UK ahead of bonds plan

Scottish Government handed same credit rating as UK ahead of bonds plan

Scottish Government handed same credit rating as UK ahead of bonds plan

12 November 2025

Moody’s rated the Scottish Government as Aa3 while S&P Global rated it as AA.


Police launch murder investigation after man’s body found in field

Police launch murder investigation after man’s body found in field

Police launch murder investigation after man’s body found in field

12 November 2025

Police Scotland have named the man who was found dead in Inverclyde as Robert Best, 50.


Starmer expresses regret for signing off on football watchdog appointment

Starmer expresses regret for signing off on football watchdog appointment

Starmer expresses regret for signing off on football watchdog appointment

12 November 2025

The Prime Minister told his independent standards adviser he made an ‘unfortunate error’.


Victims’ commissioner described as ‘brave and wonderful soul’ after death at 63

Victims’ commissioner described as ‘brave and wonderful soul’ after death at 63

Victims’ commissioner described as ‘brave and wonderful soul’ after death at 63

12 November 2025

Baroness Helen Newlove has died after a short illness, her office said.


Leonardo DiCaprio honours ‘trailblazer’ Jane Goodall at activist’s funeral

Leonardo DiCaprio honours ‘trailblazer’ Jane Goodall at activist’s funeral

Leonardo DiCaprio honours ‘trailblazer’ Jane Goodall at activist’s funeral

12 November 2025

The conservationist, who was a ‘dear friend’ of DiCaprio’s died at the age of 91 in October.


Swinney has ‘bottled it’ on nuclear, Starmer says as he urges SNP to end ban

Swinney has ‘bottled it’ on nuclear, Starmer says as he urges SNP to end ban

Swinney has ‘bottled it’ on nuclear, Starmer says as he urges SNP to end ban

12 November 2025

The Prime Minister spoke after announcing the UK’s first small modular reactor in north Wales.


Ministers act to remove free bus passes from badly behaved travellers

Ministers act to remove free bus passes from badly behaved travellers

Ministers act to remove free bus passes from badly behaved travellers

12 November 2025

Connectivity minister Jim Fairlie confirmed secondary legislation will be laid at Holyrood in December to allow the move.


Clarity on Government’s stance on Rosebank ‘nowhere to be seen’, say Greens

Clarity on Government’s stance on Rosebank ‘nowhere to be seen’, say Greens

Clarity on Government’s stance on Rosebank ‘nowhere to be seen’, say Greens

12 November 2025

The party forced a vote on the issue on Wednesday.


Scottish Secretary Alexander set to call for ‘crusade for devolution’

Scottish Secretary Alexander set to call for ‘crusade for devolution’

Scottish Secretary Alexander set to call for ‘crusade for devolution’

12 November 2025

Douglas Alexander will be speaking to council leaders on Thursday.


Seven men appear in court charged over group-based child sexual exploitation

Seven men appear in court charged over group-based child sexual exploitation

Seven men appear in court charged over group-based child sexual exploitation

12 November 2025

The men appeared before Bristol Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday afternoon.


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