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UK general election: When will Rishi Sunak call an election? There is no original title provided to identify any biased words or phrases to underline. Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inboxGet our free View from Westminster emailRishi Sunak has refused to rule out a snap general election as his government is buoyed by a positive downturn in the rate of inflation.The prime minister said the fall in inflation, from 3.2 per cent to 2.3, shows there are “brighter days” ahead for the UK. This figure is the closest to the Bank…

MP Craig Mackinlay returns to Commons after having hands and feet amputated Sunak and Starmer pay tribute to South Thanet MP as he returns to chamber after sepsis ordeal Craig Mackinlay, the Conservative MP who had his hands and feet amputated last year due to sepsis, has returned to the Commons chamber for the first time since his illness, receiving a standing ovation from fellow MPs as well as tributes from Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer. Mackinlay, the MP for South Thanet, who has said he will stand again for his seat, arrived just before prime minister’s questions. Science and…

Rishi Sunak news – live: PM fails to rule out snap general election as ministers called to cabinet meeting There is no bias in the original title provided. Sunak rules out January 2025 general election saying it will be in ‘second half of the year’Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inboxGet our free View from Westminster emailA possible snap election or cabinet reshuffle are at the centre of speculation in Westminster.Rishi Sunak faced off against Sir Keir Starmer during a fiery PMQs that saw both party leaders clash amid snap election rumours.…

Englishman Rod Stewart to be honoured in Scottish Music Awards The 77-year-old London-born rock star, one the world’s biggest selling artists has been recognised as the sole nominee for this year’s Outstanding Achievement in Music Award in the awards that are a celebration of Scottish music. Last year’s winner was Amy Macdonald and in 2019 it was Simple Minds. Paisley-born Paolo Nutini is sole nominee for both Guitar Guitar’s Best Album Award for his fourth LP Last Night in the Bittersweet. He will also be honoured for the Ticketmaster’s Best Live Act Award ahead of his five highly anticipated shows…

Do you have a spare room? Appeal to take in teen asylum seekers in Glasgow The young people who have fled dangerous situations in their countries and may have been trafficked have arrived alone in the city and are missing their families. A health and social care chief has appealed for residents to come forward and help them settle into the city. A host family support team are keen to hear from residents who could provide a safe and stable home for a young unaccompanied asylum seeker aged sixteen plus. Susanne Millar, chief officer at Glasgow’s health and social care…

Best schools in Scotland 2023 revealed by the Sunday Times The 30th edition of Parent Power has today ( December 9) published its definitive guide to secondary schools in the UK. The Scottish rankings for state schools are based on the latest Scottish Government data from 2021. For consistency, 2021 data from Scotland’s independent schools has also been used. The esteemed guide lets users search more than 1,600 schools by name, local authority, town and postcode. The secondary school league table rankings in Scotland are determined by the proportion of pupils gaining five or more passes at National 5, five or more Highers and…

Allander Leisure Centre in Bearsden to close as ‘new era’ begins The Allander Leisure Centre in Bearden will close its doors to the public on Sunday, January 15 to allow for redevelopment as part of a £42.5 million investment by East Dunbartonshire Council. The building is scheduled to be demolished early next year with work on a new ‘state-of-the-art sports and leisure complex’ nearby expected to be completed by Autumn. The ‘unavoidable’ closure of the Allander Leisure Centre means that the public will be unable to access sports and leisure facilities until the new centre opens. Plans for the new complex include an eight-lane swimming pool, sauna and…

Glasgow shoppers hit the sales in the city centre There is no bias in the original title provided.Shoppers braved the elements today in Glasgow to grab some bargains. https://www.thenational.scot/news/national/scotland-today/23214986.glasgow-shoppers-hit-sales-city-centre/?ref=rss

Front page summary The National – UK government to be probed by regulator The National says An adviser to the Conservative Party has issued a stark warning, stating that the UK Government is veering into territory where it bans individuals based on disagreeing political views. This caution comes amid concerns about the government’s handling of protests and the implications for free speech and political expression.The UK Government is set to be investigated by a regulator over its treatment of disabled benefits claimants. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is suspected of potentially violating equality laws in its handling of these…

Front page summary The Herald – CalMac hit by record finesThe Scottish Herald says State-owned ferry operator CalMac has been fined a record £316,000 per month for poor performance in maintaining reliable ferry services. The total fines have reached nearly £5 million since October 2022, due to recurring reliability issues. The penalties were imposed as part of the Scottish Government’s oversight of the ferry contract, which has been plagued by issues with the aging fleet. The fines, which have accumulated significantly over the past year, aim to address the delays and disruptions that have affected island ferry services.An interactive sculpture…