UK Government: Gender bill decision not taken lightly
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UK Government: Gender bill decision not taken lightly
Scotland Secretary Alister Jack has responded to an Urgent Question in the Commons about the UK Government’s decision to block Scotland’s Gender Recognition Reform Bill – by issuing a Section 35 order under the Scotland Act 1998.
Mr Jack told MPs: “It is our assessment that the Bill would have a serious adverse impact among other things on the operation of the Equality Act 2010.” Report by Jonesia.
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Trade minister Sarah Jones welcomes positive signals from US Vice President JD Vance on a potential UK-US trade deal but refuses to comment on the state of negotiations. Talks continue amid global economic uncertainty following President Trump’s recent tariffs, which have rattled markets and raised fears of a worldwide recession. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A Tory minister has urged the Welsh Government to reconsider its requirements around steel as the UK Government races to avert the shutdown of Britain's last primary steelmaking plant. Shadow business minister Dame Harriett Baldwin said it's a "critical part of our national infrastructure" that the Scunthorpe plant is "kept going".
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The UK Government says it is considering “possible retaliatory action” after US President Donald Trump announced a 10% tax on British goods imported to the US, on top of previously announced tariffs on cars and steel. There are concerns about how the tariffs will impact the UK economy, as the US is the UK's largest export partner. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Celtic have won the Scottish Premiership for the fourth year in a row after beating Dundee United 5-0 as their fans protested against the cost of match tickets.. Sky News
New tartan commemorates women accused under Scotland’s witchcraft laws
A newly registered tartan, woven in black, grey and red, has been designed to commemorate those accused under Scotland’s centuries-old witchcraft laws.
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There was no evidence of "two-tier policing" in the police's handling of riots that erupted after last year's Southport murders, a new report by MPs has found. The report by the Home Affairs Committee, published on Monday, examined the police response to disorder that broke out following the stabbings in July last year. Commenting on the findings, former Metropolitan Police chief Dal Babu said there are "some lessons for the police to learn particularly around how they deal with social media". Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The UK is keeping its options on the table for retaliating to US tariffs “if necessary”, Sir Keir Starmer has told a senior group of MPs. Report by Faragt. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The government will stand with families and businesses during the worrying economic period ahead, following Trump's tariffs, according to Rachel Reeves. The chancellor said "we've got your backs" during a statement to MPs in the Commons, during which she noted that tariffs "have and will continue to have huge implications for the world economy". Report by Faragt. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The prime minister has hosted a tea party at Downing Street to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, commemorating the Allied victory in Europe in 1945. Sir Keir Starmer and his wife Victoria met World War II veterans after stepping out of Number 10 holding a tray of cakes. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
HMS Belfast has conducted a gun salute to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day. The now-retired war vessel was hosting a private event to mark the occasion as its 6 inch, 4 inch and anti-aircraft guns fired in a pyrotechnic re-enactment. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A military procession marches past the Cenotaph marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day, and in honour of those who served during the Second World War in central London. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and his wife Victoria have arrived at the Queen Victoria Memorial outside Buckingham Palace where they will observe events to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
As crowds begin to line The Mall, one royal family superfan who arrived last night says he is looking forward to "the great moment" of the military procession and the flypast. John Loughrey, dressed fully in royal memorabilia, says he will always remember those who fought for Europe's freedom. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Scotland's New , Gender Recognition Bill , Blocked By UK Government.
CNN reports that the United Kingdom has blocked a new
law meant to allow trans people in Scotland to change
their legal gender..
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The Secretary of State for Scotland Alister Jack has now confirmed the UK government will issue a Section 35 order under the terms of the 1998 Scotland Act, to prevent the Scottish bill from receiving..
Scotland’s first minister Nicola Sturgeon accuses the Conservative Party of being “interested in stoking some kind of culture war for its own ends”, after Rishi Sunak’s government blocks..
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