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Less than half of Scottish NHS buildings believed to have Raac inspected

Less than half of Scottish NHS buildings believed to have Raac inspected

It is understood physical inspections are expected to be completed in November.

Brexit branded ‘a huge mistake’ as protesters march to re-join EU

Brexit branded ‘a huge mistake’ as protesters march to re-join EU

Hundreds of protesters gathered for the National Rejoin March in London on Saturday.

Brexit really important on doorstep, says SNP’s Rutherglen by-election candidate

Brexit really important on doorstep, says SNP’s Rutherglen by-election candidate

Katy Loudon said Sir Ed Davey was wrong to suggest voters are not talking about EU membership.

Robertson defends SNP selection process amid MP’s claims she was ‘ostracised’

Robertson defends SNP selection process amid MP’s claims she was ‘ostracised’

The Scottish Constitution Secretary said the process allows for candidates to come forward even if they are not sitting MPs.

Miliband hits out at Sunak over net zero policy shift

Miliband hits out at Sunak over net zero policy shift

Shadow net zero secretary Ed Miliband said the Prime Minister viewed the green agenda as an obligation rather than an opportunity.

Statutory shared parental pay would be doubled under Lib Dem proposals

Statutory shared parental pay would be doubled under Lib Dem proposals

New parents are currently eligible for 37 weeks of shared paid leave, which the party wants to extend to 46 weeks.

Arrested woman re-bailed until next year after Wimbledon school crash

Arrested woman re-bailed until next year after Wimbledon school crash

A 46-year-old woman from has been re-bailed until early next year, a police force has said.

Steve Coogan and Carol Vorderman back Lib Dem calls for electoral reform

Steve Coogan and Carol Vorderman back Lib Dem calls for electoral reform

The celebrities are set to make appearances in video messages shown at the party conference in Bournemouth.

Motorcyclist, 22, dies following collision on Aberdeen’s A92

Motorcyclist, 22, dies following collision on Aberdeen’s A92

A 59-year-old Nissan driver did not require hospital treatment.

Sinn Fein’s ‘grip on PSNI leadership must be broken’ – Donaldson

Sinn Fein’s ‘grip on PSNI leadership must be broken’ – Donaldson

DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has told his party members that Sinn Fein’s word ‘should carry no more weight’ with the chief constable than others.

Lib Dems to unveil proposals for regular mental health check-ups

Lib Dems to unveil proposals for regular mental health check-ups

Mental health ‘MOT’ checks would be offered to men in their 40s, women who have recently given birth and people in retirement under party plans.

Braverman questions whether international migration rules are ‘fit for purpose’

Braverman questions whether international migration rules are ‘fit for purpose’

Home Secretary Suella Braverman will use a trip to the United States to warn that ‘unsustainable pressure’ is being placed on the US, UK and Europe.

Football group in Derby puts smiles on refugees’ faces

Football group in Derby puts smiles on refugees’ faces

The group aims to help improve the mental wellbeing of refugees in the area through football.

Murdered police officer’s father urges Government to back posthumous medals bid

Murdered police officer’s father urges Government to back posthumous medals bid

The campaign calls for an Elizabeth Cross medal to be given posthumously in recognition of emergency services workers killed in the line of duty.

Rivers would get ‘blue flag status’ to stop sewage dumps under Lib Dem plans

Rivers would get ‘blue flag status’ to stop sewage dumps under Lib Dem plans

The special status would echo a similar international scheme that exists for beaches and marinas.

Celebrating Filipino heritage will contrast with migrant narrative – food vendor

Celebrating Filipino heritage will contrast with migrant narrative – food vendor

Mark Corbyn, co-founder of Filipino supper club The Adobros, will be part of several events to promote Filipino food and culture.

Cancer patient’s ‘scary ‘ abseil 160ft down London hospital for charity

Cancer patient’s ‘scary ‘ abseil 160ft down London hospital for charity

Claire Stork abseiled as Where’s Wally with her two friends to raise money for the charity supporting the hospital where she is undergoing treatment.

What the papers say – September 23

What the papers say – September 23

Here are the biggest stories affecting Britain today as per the national front pages.

Starmer cannot offer change without backing cost-of-living plan, SNP says

Starmer cannot offer change without backing cost-of-living plan, SNP says

Labour has been urged to back proposals including mortgage relief and a £400 energy bill rebate for households over the autumn and winter.

Scottish Government could miss electric car-charging target by 12 years – Tories

Scottish Government could miss electric car-charging target by 12 years – Tories

The Scottish Conservatives said ministers needed to ‘urgently up their game’.

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