Jamie Calder

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.

The Tab • 15th April 2025

University of Oxford building evacuated after seagulls smash glass roof with stones

Videos show the birds mistaking stones for eggs as they attempt to ‘crack’ themStudents and staff were forced to evacuate a University of Oxford building after a glass roof was cracked by hungry seagulls.

PoliticsUK • 10th April 2025

SNP demand Grangemouth refinery nationalisation

The SNP have called for the government to consider nationalising the UKs only oil refinery in Grangemouth.

The National • 7th April 2025

Edinburgh Woollen Mill to open new store in Scottish City

The firm was founded in 1946 as the Langholm Dyeing and Finishing Company (Ltd) in the Scottish Borders and has since grown to have more than 200 stores across the UK, with Thursday, April 17 set as the arrival date for its newest location.

The National • 6th April 2025

Scottish university chief spends more than £40k on travel amid funding crisis

Peter Mathieson, the vice-principal and chancellor of the ­University of Edinburgh, took business-class flights to destinations including Hong Kong, New York and Milan.

The National • 4th April 2025

Student chef smokes the competition to win crown

The Tab • 4th April 2025

New footage shows moment Edinburgh pro-Palestine protest is disrupted by man with 'knife'

New footage has emerged showing the man who attended a recent pro-Palestine protest at Edinburgh University with a “knife”.

PoliticsUK • 3rd April 2025

Government cuts red tape in bid to boost night-time economy

The government has announced plans to reform licencing laws, allowing pubs, clubs and restaurants to open later as part of Labour’s pledge to “back the British night out” and fight against NIMBYism.

The Tab • 3rd April 2025

Man charged over 'attack' on Edinburgh University student at pro-Palestine protest

A 37-year-old has been jailed in connection to the alleged assault outside Main Library on FridayA man has been jailed and charged in connection to an alleged assault during a protest outside the University of Edinburgh.

The National • 1st April 2025

Scots urged to report sightings of Mull’s ‘miracle’ white-tailed eagle Kinky

The chick's parents left experts shocked after they spent a year caring for the injured chick after it was knocked out of their nest during a spell of rough weather in the Isle of Mull in 2023.

The Tab • 1st April 2025

*APRIL FOOLS* - University of Edinburgh to implement new mandatory uniform next academic year

My April fools article for The Tab was the most read local story on the site for the month, amassing 40k views after going viral on Edinburgh/Scottish social media

PoliticsUK • 30th March 2025

Government moves to crackdown on illegal gig workers

The Home Office has unveiled plans to enforce employment checks on gig workers to crackdown on illegal immigration.

The Tab • 29th March 2025

Student protestor 'attacked' with box cutter during pro-Palestine demonstration

A student protestor has been “attacked” at a pro-Palestine protest in what has been called an alleged “hate crime”.

The Tab • 29th March 2025

'Technical fault' causes major University of Edinburgh IT outage

IT services such as Learn, MyEd and the Eduroam WiFi network were disruptedIT services as The University of Edinburgh were inaccessible this morning due to a technical fault.

The Tab • 28th March 2025

Almost half of Scottish adults support charging for university tuition, new report finds

Many adults support some assistance but feel like those who can afford to pay should have to contributeA new report found almost half of Scottish adults believe that families should contribute to the cost of their child’s university tuition if they can afford it.

PoliticsUK • 27th March 2025

£2bn boost to transform Northern England’s ‘broken transport’ system

Keir Starmer has announced a landmark investment package to revive the “Victorian-era transport system in the North”.

PoliticsUK • 27th March 2025

Labour’s ‘austerity cuts’ will push ‘250,000 people into poverty’

The SNP have claimed that welfare cuts imposed by Westminster will “push 250,000 people into poverty, including 50,000 children.”

PoliticsUK • 27th March 2025

Children must be protected from ‘violent and harmful’ online content

A report from the Youth Select Committee (YSC) has found links between social media and youth violence.

PoliticsUK • 21st March 2025

Labour to plant Britain’s first ‘National Forest’ in 30 years

Labour have laid out plans to plant 20 million trees across the West of England, creating a new national forest by 2050.

PoliticsUK • 20th March 2025

Majority of Brits reliant in some way on the state for income

A new think tank analysis has found that the majority of Brits are reliant in some way on the state for their livelihoods.

The Tab • 20th March 2025

Pro-Palestine protesters block entrance to University of Edinburgh finance building

The protest comes as part of EUJPS’s long-running divestment campaignEdinburgh University’s Justice for Palestine society has blockaded the entrance to the University of Edinburgh’s finance building.

PoliticsUK • 19th March 2025

Anas Sarwar told to apologise to disabled Scots for ‘broken promises’

The SNP have claimed that the Scottish Labour leader “can’t be trusted to stand up for Scotland” after he backed the UK government’s plans to slash welfare spending.

PoliticsUK • 4th March 2025

Labour sets out £1.5 billion investment in British neighbourhoods

Labour have announced their plans to “restore pride” and “boost local growth” in Britains “left behind” areas through a £1.5 billion investment plan.