Politics
Households may feel the pinch as price rises gain ground on falling wage growth
New inflation figures are a ‘worrying sign’ for consumers, one expert said.
Scotland’s pro-EU stance triggers watchmaking firm’s move from England
The Marloe Watch Company, which is relocating to Perth, said its values are ‘much more in line with Scotland than the rest of Britain right now’.
Home Office’s skills criteria will ‘decimate’ Northern Ireland’s hospitality industry
Those classified as ‘unskilled’ and those earning below £25,600 will no longer be allowed to work there.
Brexit trade talks ‘a different ball game’ to Canada agreement, PM warned
A senior negotiator’s aide said the EU would not budge from its insistence on a ‘level playing field’ in various areas.
New UK immigration policy devastating for Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon warns
The First Minister joined business leaders in condemning the proposals, which have been put forward by the UK Government.
Priti Patel defends PM after Dave brands him ‘real racist’ in Brit Awards rap
The Home Secretary made the remarks as she defended the Government’s immigration plans to refuse visas to low-skilled migrant workers after Brexit.
‘Nobody understands Scotland’, says Labour deputy leader candidate Ian Murray
Ian Murray, the only Labour MP in Scotland, said Long-Bailey has got the continuity attitude to Scotland which is completely wrong.
UK to close border to unskilled workers
The Liberal Democrats claimed the proposals were based on “xenophobia” and not the “social and economic needs of our country”.
Government buildings not required to fly the flag for Andrew birthday
The bells of Westminster Abbey will still ring out.