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Dec
14
2023
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By Ishan Crawford
Lyla: A New Culinary Gem in Edinburgh

Lyla: A New Culinary Gem in Edinburgh

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Lyla is a new restaurant in Edinburgh that offers a modern twist on Scottish cuisine. The restaurant, which opened in November 2023, is located in a former bank building on George Street. Lyla’s menu features seasonal and local ingredients, as well as some exotic flavours from around the world. A Cozy and Elegant Ambience Lyla’s interior design is cozy and elegant, with a mix of contemporary and vintage elements. The restaurant has a spacious dining room, a bar area, and a private dining room for special occasions. The walls are adorned with paintings by local artists, and the lighting is…
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Dec
14
2023
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Pro-Palestine activists shut down Zara store in Glasgow

Pro-Palestine activists shut down Zara store in Glasgow

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Protesters accuse Zara of supporting Israel A group of pro-Palestine activists staged a protest outside a Zara store in Glasgow on Monday, forcing the shop to close its doors. The protesters claimed that Zara, a Spanish clothing retailer, was supporting Israel’s military aggression against the Palestinians in Gaza. They held banners and chanted slogans such as “Boycott Zara” and “Free Palestine”. The protest was part of a wider campaign by the Scottish Palestine Solidarity Campaign (SPSC), which has been calling for a boycott of Israeli goods and companies that do business with Israel. The SPSC said that Zara was one…
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Dec
14
2023
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By Ishan Crawford
Sunak faces backlash over Rwanda asylum plan as critics say money could be better spent

Sunak faces backlash over Rwanda asylum plan as critics say money could be better spent

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The UK government’s controversial policy of deporting asylum seekers to Rwanda has sparked a fierce debate over its legality, morality and cost-effectiveness. Critics say the plan is a violation of human rights and international law, and that the millions of pounds spent on it could be better used to fix the UK’s asylum system and support refugees in need. What is the Rwanda asylum plan? The Rwanda asylum plan, officially known as the UK and Rwanda Migration and Economic Development Partnership, was first proposed by the British government in April 2022. It is an immigration policy whereby people identified by…
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Dec
14
2023
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Refugees in Glasgow face insecurity and hardship amid asylum backlog

Refugees in Glasgow face insecurity and hardship amid asylum backlog

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The plight of refugees in Glasgow Glasgow is home to thousands of refugees who have fled from war, persecution, and violence in their countries of origin. Many of them have been waiting for years to have their asylum claims processed by the Home Office, living in uncertainty and fear. Some of them have experienced trauma, abuse, and exploitation in the UK, while others struggle to access basic services and support. One of them is Fatima, a 32-year-old woman from Syria, who lives in a hotel in Glasgow with her two children. She arrived in the UK in 2021, after escaping from…
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Dec
14
2023
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Gaza: Why the two-state solution is a distant dream

Gaza: Why the two-state solution is a distant dream

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The recent escalation of violence between Israel and Hamas has once again raised the question of whether a two-state solution is possible or desirable for the decades-long conflict. While many world leaders and diplomats have reiterated their support for the idea of an independent Palestinian state alongside Israel, the reality on the ground seems to make it a distant dream. The obstacles to a two-state solution One of the main obstacles to a two-state solution is the lack of trust and dialogue between the two sides. Israel and the Palestinians have not held any meaningful peace talks since 2014, when…
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Dec
14
2023
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Israeli Envoy Rejects Palestinian Statehood at UN Security Council

Israeli Envoy Rejects Palestinian Statehood at UN Security Council

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Israel’s UN ambassador says there is no ‘right of return’ for Palestinians Israel’s UN ambassador Gilad Erdan has denied the existence of a Palestinian right to a state or to return to their ancestral lands, in a controversial speech at the UN Security Council on Thursday. Erdan argued that the Palestinians are not a distinct people or nation, but rather a collection of Arab tribes that migrated to the region in response to the Zionist movement. He claimed that the concept of a Palestinian right of return is a “myth” that is used to undermine Israel’s legitimacy and Jewish identity.…
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Dec
14
2023
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Heat Pumps: A Green Solution for Scotland’s Housing Crisis

Heat Pumps: A Green Solution for Scotland’s Housing Crisis

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Scotland is facing a housing crisis, with a shortage of affordable and energy-efficient homes. The Scottish Government has pledged to build 100,000 new homes by 2032, but how can it ensure that these homes are sustainable and low-carbon? One possible answer is heat pumps, a technology that can provide heating and cooling using renewable energy sources. What are heat pumps and how do they work? Heat pumps are devices that transfer heat from one place to another, using electricity or gas as a power source. They can extract heat from the air, water, or ground, and use it to heat…
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Dec
14
2023
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EU praises Scottish Government for its ‘reasonable and reliable’ approach

EU praises Scottish Government for its ‘reasonable and reliable’ approach

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The European Union has expressed its appreciation for the Scottish Government’s constructive and cooperative attitude towards the EU, in contrast to the UK Government’s hostile and erratic stance. The EU’s chief Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier, has reportedly described the Scottish Government as “reasonable and reliable” partners, who share the EU’s values and interests. Scotland’s desire to rejoin the EU The Scottish Government has made it clear that it wants to rejoin the EU as an independent member state, after being taken out of the bloc against its will by the UK’s Brexit vote in 2016. Scotland voted overwhelmingly to remain…
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Dec
13
2023
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Private nurseries in Scotland face funding crisis amid council cuts

Private nurseries in Scotland face funding crisis amid council cuts

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Private childcare providers in Scotland are struggling to survive as they face significant underfunding from local councils, according to a new report by the National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) Scotland. Funding gap widens between private and public nurseries The report, based on a survey of 200 private nurseries across Scotland, found that the average funding rate for three and four-year-olds was £5.31 per hour, which was 17% lower than the average cost of delivering the service. This means that private nurseries are losing an average of £1,029 per funded child per year. In contrast, the average funding rate for council-run nurseries…
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Dec
13
2023
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Scotland sees sharp decline in births amid pandemic

Scotland sees sharp decline in births amid pandemic

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National Records of Scotland releases new data According to the latest data from the National Records of Scotland (NRS), the number of births registered in Scotland in the first half of 2023 was 7.5% lower than the same period in 2022. This is the lowest number of births recorded in the first six months of any year since 1855, when civil registration began. The NRS said that the drop in births was likely influenced by the Covid-19 pandemic, which had a significant impact on people’s lives and decisions. The NRS also noted that the fertility rate in Scotland has been declining for…
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