Tag: Scotland

Tuesday, March 28th 2023 - 11:14 UTC
Yousaf, a Muslim of Pakistan origin, Scotland's leader and next First Minister

Humza Yousaf, identified as the “continuity candidate” has been elected to succeed Nicola Sturgeon as Scotland's National Party, SNP leader and Scotland's next first minister. He was widely seen as being the preferred candidate of the SNP establishment, including outgoing Ms Sturgeon herself.
Thursday, February 16th 2023 - 09:12 UTC
Scotland at the crossroad: Nicola Sturgeon steps down; SNP needs a new leader to fight for independence

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon unexpectedly has announced her resignation after more than eight years in the role. The Scottish National Party leader said she knew “in my head and in my heart” this was the right time to step down. Ms. Sturgeon said she would remain in office until her successor was elected.
Tuesday, February 14th 2023 - 10:14 UTC
Scottish salmon, UK's biggest food export in 2022, almost US$ 700 million

Scottish salmon was the UK’s biggest food export in 2022, new HMRC figures have revealed. Sales of the fish have grown reaching £578million (US$ 696 million) in the calendar year, with France leading the global demand.
Saturday, January 28th 2023 - 10:49 UTC
Scottish MPs disgruntled with decision to have naval support vessels built in Spain

Scottish shipyards need “greater clarity” from the UK Government over where contracts for new naval vessels will be placed in the coming decades, MPs have said.
Thursday, January 26th 2023 - 09:58 UTC
UK Prime Minister celebrates Scottish culture in Burns Night Downing Street reception

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is expected to celebrate Scottish culture this evening by hosting a reception in Downing Street to celebrate Burns Night. Guests, including faith group leaders, will be welcomed to the event with sounds of traditional bagpipes and drums, and will be able to enjoy Scottish cuisine from stalls in an indoor-street market.
Thursday, December 15th 2022 - 11:18 UTC
Poll on Scottish independence referendum: 72% of those aged 16 to 24 said YES

By Sir John Curtice, Professor of Politics at Strathclyde University - A shift of opinion registered in one poll should always be regarded with caution. But when a number of polls all record much the same shift, it is highly likely that something has changed.
Thursday, November 24th 2022 - 13:07 UTC
Scotland will not give up and targets a 'de facto independence referendum' next general election

“A tough pill to swallow,” admitted Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon on Wednesday saying the Scottish National Party, SNP, respected the unanimous ruling of the UK Supreme Court that Scotland does not have the power to hold a referendum.
Thursday, November 24th 2022 - 09:48 UTC
UK Supreme Court says no to “Scexit” referendum without Westminster's ok

Britain's Supreme Court issued a unanimous ruling confirming Scotland will not be able to hold a second independence referendum without the British government's approval.
Wednesday, November 2nd 2022 - 10:25 UTC
Female team, with descendants of whaler families, reopening the South Georgia Museum at Grytviken

An all-female team from Dundee in Scotland has travelled some 8,000 miles to South Georgia to help reopen the island's South Georgia Museum at Grytviken on time for the coming summer and cruise season.
Monday, October 10th 2022 - 10:24 UTC
Supreme Court to decide on a Scottish second independence referendum

Crucial week for Scotland's intention of holding a second independence referendum, when the UK Supreme Court begins on Tuesday hearing arguments in the dispute with London