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Scotland heads to the polls on Thursday following an election campaign like no other.  The election will not only decide who runs Scotland and how the recovery from Covid-19 will be played out, but could also change the very fabric of the nation, with Scottish independence on the agenda for many parties.  While a pro-independence majority is likely with the Greens and Alba also backing Scottish independence, a recent poll from The Herald on Sunday/BMG Research suggests the SNP is set to w...

West Scotland So people in Scotland are each represented by eight MSPs – one from their constituency and seven from their region. This is how the results panned out during the last election, in 2016. HOW DOES IT ALL WORK? The constituency vote, or the first vote, works just as Westminster elections do, with the candidate who wins the most votes winning the seat. It doesn’t matter how many votes or what proportion of the ballot they win, just as long they get the most. That means a...

To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: On March 26, 2021, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) reported on the agency’s heightened criminal and civil enforcement activities in connection with COVID-19-related fraud.[1]  As of that date, DOJ had publicly charged 474 defendants with criminal offenses in connection with COVID-19-related schemes across 56 federal districts to recover more than $569 million in U.S. government funds. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Eco...

The BBC’s Connor Gillies talks through how your vote counts in the Holyrood election on 6 May.

. VOTING in the Senedd election on May 6 is your chance have your say about who will represent you and your community at the Senedd - your vote can influence who’ll be in charge of the powers the Senedd has to shape life in Wales. Everyone in Wales gets two votes in the Senedd election, your first vote is for the person you want to represent you and your local area, known as your constituency, and your second vote is to choose people you want to represent your region of Wales. There are...

Flags at RSA in Whangārei flying at half mast in honour of the Duke of Edinburgh.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the death of Prince Philip is a "hugely significant loss" for New Zealand and the organisations he supported. Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh in Gisborne during the Silver Jubilee Commonwealth Tours in February, 1977. Photo: Getty Images Speaking to media in Auckland this morning, Ardern said the Prince had a strong connection to local organisations, including the New Zealand Defence Force. She said the groups will want to acknowledge the sad news in their o...

Prince Philips death a hugely significant loss for NZ - Ardern © Getty Prince Philips death a hugely significant loss for NZ - Ardern Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the death of Prince Philip is a "hugely significant loss" for New Zealand and the organisations he supported. Speaking to media in Auckland this morning, Ardern said the Prince had a strong connection to local organisations, including the New Zealand Defence Force. She said the groups will want to acknowledge the sad news in ...

• Source:  Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the death of Prince Philip is a "hugely significant loss" for New Zealand and the organisations he supported. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern (left) and Prince Philip (right). Source: Getty The Duke of Edinburgh has died at the age of 99, Buckingham Palace confirmed late last night (NZT). Speaking to media in Auckland this morning, Ardern...

Profoundly sad time: Ardern says NZs thoughts with Queen following death of Prince Philip Newshub 6 hrs ago © Provided by Newshub "Our thoughts are with Her Majesty The Queen at this profoundly sad time. On behalf of the New Zealand people and the Government, I would like to express my sincere condolences to Her Majesty and to all the Royal Family," Ardern says in a statement. "Prince Philip will be fondly remembered for the encouragement he gave to so many young New Zealanders through The ...