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Rubbish lines Edinburgh's streets amid worker strikes
Rubbish lines the streets in Scotland's capital of Edinburgh, as recycling and cleaning services go on strike. From August 18 to August 30, Unite and GMB members are striking over pay, which will affect waste, recycling and street...
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Jeremy Hunt discusses his financial deregulation package in Edinburgh
Jeremy Hunt discusses his financial deregulation package in Edinburgh. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt said the so-called “Edinburgh reforms” of 30 changes will “turbocharge” growth, including by easing capital requirements for smaller lenders.
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Scot Brian Glendinning freed from Iraqi prison returns home
A father of three who was held in an Iraqi jail over an unpaid debt had an emotional reunion with his family as he returned to Scotland. Brian Glendinning, 43, arrived at Edinburgh airport on Saturday after being held in a prison in...
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Jeremy Hunt denies relaxing financial regulations 'is reckless'
Asked whether he is effectively sowing the seeds of the next financial crash, the Chancellor told broadcasters in Edinburgh: “No, because we have learned the lessons of that crash, we put in place some very important guardrails, which...
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Scottish teachers join Edinburgh rally during strike action
Tom Britton of the Edinburgh Local Association of the Educational Institute of Scotland union (EIS) addresses a crowd at rally as Scottish teachers take two days of strike action.
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Scottish teachers strike for a second day
Members of the EIS demonstrate outside Bute House in Edinburgh as teachers from secondary schools around Scotland are shut as members of the EIS and SSTA unions take strike action in a dispute over pay.
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Protesters gather ahead vote on gender reform Bill
For Women Scotland and the Scottish Feminist Network stage a No to Self ID demonstration the outside the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh ahead of the vote on the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill.
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Sinn Fein's Stormont leader Michelle O'Neill pays tribute to Nicola Sturgeon
Sinn Fein's Stormont leader Michelle O'Neill pays tribute to Nicola Sturgeon after Wednesday’s shock announcement by the Scotland First Minister that she intends to step down. Ms O'Neill said Ms Sturgeon will always be regarded as one of...
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Unions hold rallies in Edinburgh amid day of strikes
The PCS and other unions hold a rally at The Mound in Edinburgh, as workers go on strike around the UK. Speakers include PCS national executive member John Jamieon, UCU Scotland president Lena Wanggren and FBU Scottish regional chair...
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Government should not be within ‘ivory tower in Edinburgh’, says Yousaf
The Scottish Government must not be seen as sitting within an “ivory tower in Edinburgh”, Humza Yousaf has said, as he pledged to invest in rural housing. The SNP leadership contender said he would commit £25 million to turning empty...
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Activists halt traffic in Edinburgh as part of global climate strike
CAUTION - Strong language Protestors march down the Royal Mile in Edinburgh as part of the Friday for Futures Global Strike. Young climate protesters stopped traffic as they marched through the centre of Edinburgh. Around 200 campaigners...
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