Tag: scotland
Scotland: Scotland wants to decriminalise drugs; the UK government just says no
LONDON: The Scottish government has proposed decriminalising possession of all drugs for personal use to tackle one of Europe’s highest overdose death rates.The suggestion was…
‘Not my king’: King Charles’ coronation in Scotland met with protests, videos viral
For most royals, one coronation would be enough.But not for King Charles III, sovereign of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. On…
Climate change? UK sees hottest June on record
LONDON: The UK sweltered through its hottest June since records began in 1884, the country’s weather agency said on Monday, adding that human-induced global warming…
Brexit: 7 years ago UK voted to leave EU: Why Brexit happened
Brexit, short for “British exit,” refers to the process by which the United Kingdom (UK) withdrew from the European Union (EU). The Brexit process began…
Brexit: 7 years ago UK voted to leave EU: Why Brexit happened
Brexit, short for “British exit,” refers to the process by which the United Kingdom (UK) withdrew from the European Union (EU). The Brexit process began…
Scottish ex-leader Nicola Sturgeon arrested in finance probe
LONDON: Former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has been arrested by police investigating the finances of the governing Scottish National Party, British media said Sunday….
From Pak Punjab to Scotland first minister, Humza Yousaf to be first Muslim to lead a country in Western Europe
LONDON: Pakistani-origin Humza Yousaf is the new leader of the Scottish National Party and will be the first Muslim to lead a country in Western…
Yousaf: Humza Yousaf: Who is replacing Nicola Sturgeon as Scotland’s new leader?
LONDON: Humza Yousaf, Scotland‘s first Muslim leader after a bruising party contest to replace Nicola Sturgeon, is an experienced minister who faces a tough task…
Yousaf: Scotland to get 1st Muslim leader as SNP elects Humza Yousaf
LONDON: Scotland’s governing Scottish National Party elected Humza Yousaf as its new leader on Monday after a bruising five-week contest that exposed deep fractures within…