Brexit plan means long-term economic uncertainty, says Nicola Sturgeon
The First Minister will address the draft proposals at the National Economic Forum in Dundee on Monday. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17231347.brexit-plan-means-long-term-economic-uncertainty-says-nicola-sturgeon/
Students could be charged 20% more per year for accelerated degree courses
The Department for Education says tuition fees will still work out £5,500 cheaper than for traditional three-year courses. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17231349.students-could-be-charged-20-more-per-year-for-accelerated-degree-courses/
Surge in number of solicitors withdrawing from legal aid rota
Changes introduced in January mean everyone in custody now has a right to legal advice. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17231348.surge-in-number-of-solicitors-withdrawing-from-legal-aid-rota/
Raab accuses PM of failing to stand up to ‘Brexit bullies’ in Brussels
The former Brexit secretary said the country needs to know the UK will ‘not be bribed and blackmailed or bullied’. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17231351.dominic-raab-accuses-pm-of-failing-to-stand-up-to-brexit-bullies-in-brussels/
Climate change activists block London bridges with 85 arrested
Hundreds of people staged sit-in protests on five of the city’s crossings under the Extinction Rebellion Banner. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17231352.climate-change-activists-block-london-bridges-with-85-arrested/
One person dead after West Lothian house fire
Specialist investigators are at the scene after emergency services were called to the property at around 4am. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17231353.one-person-dead-after-west-lothian-house-fire/
Johnston Press takeover ‘secures jobs and future of its titles’
Creditors have agreed to inject £35 million of new money into the business and reduce its net debt level by £135 million. ....
More can be done on PM’s Brexit deal, says Andrea Leadsom
The Commons leader’s comments came after reports a group of ministers want late changes to be made to the withdrawal agreement made with...
Parkinson’s fundraiser aged seven meets hero Sir Billy Connolly
Abby McConnell was inspired to collect cash for Parkinson’s UK after a class project on the actor and comedian. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17231356.parkinsons-fundraiser-aged-seven-meets-hero-sir-billy-connolly/
Sainbury’s becomes first UK supermarket to sell edible insects
BBQ flavoured roasted crickets are going to be on shelves in 250 of the company’s stores. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17231357.sainburys-becomes-first-uk-supermarket-to-sell-edible-insects/
