Scotland
Hollywood legend Sean Connery, a long-time supporter of the Scottish National Party, expressed his excitement and anticipation as the Queen prepares to open the Scottish Parliament today. Connery, who campaigned for the Scottish National Party during the election, compared the occasion to winning an Oscar and revealed that he has
Scotland
Bank of Scotland is under intense pressure to reconsider its controversial deal with US television evangelist Pat Robertson, following his derogatory comments about Scotland as a "dark land" that has lost its morals. The bank announced that it would meet Robertson and its partners in Boston tomorrow to
Scotland
The Bank of Scotland's plan to partner with American televangelist Pat Robertson, whose TV shows attract over 50 million viewers, has hit a snag after Robertson's comments sparked outrage in liberal Scottish circles. The bank's Sainsbury-style banking model, which provides services under its own
Scotland
Yesterday's historic "Super Thursday" elections in Scotland and Wales saw Prime Minister Tony Blair's Labour Party poised to become the biggest party in both the Scottish Parliament and the Welsh Assembly. However, the elections also revealed challenges for Labour, particularly in Scotland, where the
Scotland
Scotland's upcoming election on 6 May will witness a parliament with limited autonomy over economic affairs, leading the parties to focus on the economics of independence rather than the running of the economy under devolution. The Scottish National Party initially aimed to concentrate its economic case on how
Scotland
Scotland is at a crossroads, poised to decide between two vastly different visions of its place in the world. On one hand, Labour offers a partnership that enables Scotland to play a significant role on the global stage, as a leading member of the United Nations, the G7, NATO, and
Scotland
The British Labor Party has shifted its policy towards the oil industry, aiming to attract new investment to the North Sea as the industry faces financial challenges. With around 10,000 oil industry jobs lost in Scotland in the past year, the government is now more focused on supporting the
Scotland
The Royal Family is exploring plans to reduce its powers in the event of a Scottish independence referendum. Sources close to the monarchy say the Queen is concerned about the prospect of the Scottish National Party (SNP) winning a future election and potentially leading to the abolition of the monarchy.
Scotland
Scottish movie legend Sean Connery is expected to make a temporary return to Scotland, but only for a few months a year. The 68-year-old James Bond star is househunting in the Edinburgh area and claims he is bored with his current lifestyle in the Bahamas. Connery has expressed his desire
Scotland
The ecumenical body Action for Churches Together in Scotland (ACTS) is urging its member churches to withdraw their accounts from the Bank of Scotland due to its business venture with Pat Robertson, a right-wing evangelical leader with a history of bigotry. The move comes as Edinburgh city council is set
England
Moseley flanker Ian Smith will be a spectator at Twickenham tomorrow, sidelined by a knee ligament injury that has ruled him out of the international match between England and Scotland. Smith, a 33-year-old former Gloucester skipper, has 25 caps to his name but will not be able to influence the
England
The oldest and most prestigious rugby competition, the Five Nations, is set to kick off its new season with a thrilling match between England and Scotland. The two teams will face off at Twickenham this weekend, with England looking to make a strong start to their World Cup year and
