Fact check: The number of Scottish children in poverty rose by some measurements
Two measures show child poverty falling in Scotland since the SNP took over, while two show it rising.
UK News|Jul 26
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Fact check: The last Labour government narrowly missed interim child poverty targets
Labour set a goal to eradicate child poverty by 2020, but missed two interim targets.
UK News|May 21
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Only one in 20 newly listed private rental homes ‘covered by housing benefit’
Private rents will become increasingly unaffordable for those on low incomes if benefit freezes are maintained, the IFS said.
UK News|Jun 28, 2023
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Baby girl rushed to hospital more than 40 times in a year, inquiry told
A father whose daughter was rushed to hospital more than 40 times by ambulance gave evidence to the Scottish Hospitals Inquiry.
UK News|Nov 5, 2021
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Shielding four-year-old to help front charity appeal after lockdown ‘struggle’
Anya Behl has a one-in-a-million condition called alternating hemiplegia of childhood, but will front the Children’s Hospices Across Scotland drive.
UK News|Aug 2, 2021
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Palace ‘had practice of not employing minorities for clerical jobs in 1960s’
Race is an important issue for the monarchy after the Duke and Duchess of Sussex accused an unnamed member of the royal family of a racist comment.
UK News|Jun 2, 2021
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Bristol council passes motion on reparations for city’s role in slave trade
Mayor Marvin Rees said the conversation on race will be complex, but that should not stop it taking place.
UK News|Mar 2, 2021
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Brexit: Pet owners need animal certificate for travel to EU and N Ireland
Defra has advised pet owners to check the new Government guidelines before travelling with a dog, cat or ferret.
UK News|Dec 16, 2020
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Atlanta Falcons strike late to secure win against Carolina Panthers
The Falcons held on to secure the away win.
UK Sport|Oct 30, 2020
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Taiwanese grandparents become Instagram sensations modelling abandoned clothes
The couple from the Houli district of Taiwan began modelling clothes left behind in their laundrette.
Viral News|Jul 26, 2020
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Ellen White rescues England with late winner against Japan in SheBelieves Cup
Phil Neville’s side scraped a 1-0 victory after passing up first-half chances.
UK Sport|Mar 8, 2020
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Lisbon Lion goalscorer’s boots sold for £18,000 at auction
Tommy Gemmell’s Adidas boots were purchased by an anonymous private collector.
UK News|Jul 19, 2019
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This family’s adorable pet prairie dog is best friends with their kitten
They also have a ferret, a turtle and three dogs.
Viral News|Mar 29, 2018
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