Jamie Calder

Politics UK - The Home of UK Political News • 9th June 2025

UK faces house building 'credibility crisis' as 67 per cent of Brits do not trust Labour to meet targets - Politics UK

A recent report by Curia and Opinium has found that the public’s trust in Labour’s house building programme is as low as 17 per cent.

Politics UK - The Home of UK Political News • 4th June 2025

Government set to provide free school meals to half a million more children from 2026 - Politics UK

The government is set to announce an expansion of the free school meals programme starting in 2026.

Politics UK - The Home of UK Political News • 4th June 2025

Metro mayors set to receive £15.6 billion investment for local transport systems - Politics UK

Rachel Reeves is set to announce £15.6 billion worth of funding for local transport projects in the North, Midlands and South West of England.

The Tab • 4th June 2025

‘Bright and beautiful’ Queen Margaret graduate dies after competing in Edinburgh Half Marathon

Another 24-year-old Irish athlete died after a separate race in Cork last weekend

Politics UK - The Home of UK Political News • 3rd June 2025

Government aims to 'protect thousands of miles' of local routes with Bus Services Bill - Politics UK

The government’s Bus Services Bill, which reached its second reading in the commons on Monday [June 2], promises to “end the plight of bus routes being scrapped at short notice”, protecting local communities and ensuring access for disabled and vulnerable passengers.

The Tab • 31st May 2025

Mythbusting the vape ban: What does it mean for students in Edinburgh?

The much discussed vape ban has began, starting June 1st, and with it single-use disposable vapes will be banned from sale in the UK.

The Tab • 16th May 2025

Award winning Edinburgh bar set to open nightclub in former Boteco venue

Paradise Palms already operates next door and will expand into the nightclub venue

The Tab • 12th May 2025

Fire crews race to Cowgate as smoke seen streaming out of popular Edinburgh bar

Popular craft beer bar OX184 was seen with smoke coming from its roof this afternoon

PoliticsUK • 6th May 2025

The Conservatives launch 'deportation bill' to 'take back control' of Britain's borders - PoliticsUK

The Conservative Party has published the “Deportation Bill” that outlines the party’s plans to “take back control” of Britain’s borders.

The Tab • 1st May 2025

University of Dundee to scale back job cuts after union backlash

The University of Dundee has announced new plans to cut around 300 jobs, down from the initial prediction of 700

PoliticsUK • 27th April 2025

Services halved and five routes scrapped per day in bus 'death spiral' - PoliticsUK

The Liberal Democrats claim the UKs bus services are in a “death spiral” with an average of five routes scrapped each day.

The Tab • 26th April 2025

Heriot-Watt’s £1,500 ‘Travel Home’ bursary only offered to rUK students, excluding Scots and internationals

The automatic bursary is not available to Scottish, EU or international students

PoliticsUK • 25th April 2025

Fly-tipping 'epidemic' plaguing Britain must be met by harsher penalties - PoliticsUK

The Liberal Democrats have claimed the government is not “up to scratch” on their appraoch to tackling the fly-tipping “epidemic”.

The Tab • 24th April 2025

350 jobs axed: Edinburgh University says it's 'not possible' to rule out further cuts

Despite saving an estimated £18 million from voluntary severance, the university may still push forward with compulsory redundancies

PoliticsUK • 21st April 2025

UK to strengthen security agreement with New Zealand - PoliticsUK

Labour has announced plans to strengthen defence agreements between the UK and New Zealand.

PoliticsUK • 20th April 2025

71-fold increase in day-long A&E bed waits prompts call for NHS reform - PoliticsUK

The Liberal Democrats have called for NHS reform to bring the service “up to standard” as long waits have increased 71-fold since 2019.

The Tab • 19th April 2025

Iconic Edinburgh student haunt set for major revamp

‘The Tron’ is well known for it’s student deals, weekly pub quiz and lively karaoke The Tron pub on Hunters Square is set to join the O’Neill’s chain.

The Tab • 19th April 2025

Edinburgh student spot shut as gas leak sparks emergency response

Emergency services raced to South Bridge and Hunter Square and power was cut to nearby properties as a precaution

The Tab • 18th April 2025

Hopping off to the local? Give Edinburgh's award winning brewery a shot

We sat down with the team at Stewart Brewing to hear about their commitment great tasting local brews

PoliticsUK • 18th April 2025

'Victory Inn Europe': Pub opening hours to be extended to honour VE Day - PoliticsUK

Labour have announced that pubs will stay open later to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

The Tab • 17th April 2025

Watch as Royal Navy detonate 'suspicious item' on Edinburgh's Portobello Beach

A royal navy bomb squad was called after unexploded wartime munitions were found at the seaside hotspot

PoliticsUK • 16th April 2025

Conservative’s launch ‘Policy Renewal Programme’ to shape party’s future

The Conservative Party has launched a new ‘Policy Renewal Programme’ to allow members and the public to shape their future policies.


The scheme is part of party leader Kemi Badenoch’s Renewal2030 project which she has branded as the Conservative’s “one chance to rebuild trust”.


The programme allows members of the party and the public to submit suggestions, queries or concerns they hold about the party, policies and priorities to an online survey. Respondents are asked what policy areas the...

PoliticsUK • 15th April 2025

SNP call for Sarwar to act for Scotland on Grangemouth nationalisation

Michelle Thomson, the local MSP for Grangemouth has challenged Anas Sarwar and Labour’s decision not to step in to save the Grangemouth oil refinery.

PoliticsUK • 15th April 2025

SNP call for Sarwar to act for Scotland on Grangemouth nationalisation

Michelle Thomson, the local MSP for Grangemouth has challenged Anas Sarwar and Labour’s decision not to step in to save the Grangemouth oil refinery.