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Scotland's Updates: Domestic Abuse, TB, Population, and Rare Fungus Transfer

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From rising domestic abuse incidents to a rare fungus relocation, Scotland's recent updates are making headlines! Find out more here.

Scotland has been making waves with various updates recently. The police in Scotland recorded domestic abuse incidents, with common assault being the most frequently reported crime in 2022-23. On the health front, there is an increase in TB cases, although Scotland remains a low-incidence country. In terms of population, Scotland saw a mid-2022 estimate of 5,447,700 people, with a slightly higher female population. An intriguing development involves the transfer of a rare fungus from Scotland to England to save the species.

Additionally, the Scottish Conservative Party conference highlighted challenges, with voters expressing dissatisfaction with the UK government. On a positive note, police-recorded domestic abuse incidents hit their lowest level since 2018. However, common assault still remains the most common offense. Furthermore, shops in Scotland are bracing for a rise in annual business rates, following a decision in the Scottish government's budget.

In conclusion, the blend of domestic abuse awareness, health concerns, population estimates, political strategies, and economic impacts in Scotland paints a dynamic picture of the country's current affairs.

Domestic abuse recorded by the police in Scotland, 2022-23 (Scottish Government News)

The type of crime or offence that was most frequently recorded as part of a domestic abuse incident in 2022-23 was common assault, accounting for 32% of all ...

Update on TB in Scotland - News - Public Health Scotland (Public Health Scotland)

TB is a preventable and treatable disease. While Scotland remains a low incidence country for TB, provisional data show that cases of TB increased by ...

Mid-2022 Population Estimates Scotland | National Records of ... (National Records of Scotland)

Key Findings: Scotland's population was estimated to be 5,447,700 at mid-2022 (30 June 2022). There were 2,801,000 (51.4%) females and 2,646,700 (48.6%) males.

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Rare fungus to be moved from Scotland to England in hopes to save ... (The Guardian)

Exclusive: Fingers of willow gloves, found in only two woodlands, will be rushed to Cumbria and tied to new trees.

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Mid-year population estimates for Scotland in 2022 | National ... (National Records of Scotland)

Head of Population and Migration Statistics Esther Roughsedge said: “These figures are important for government and other service providers as they are key to ...

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Taking Scotland forward: the Scottish Conservative Party conference ... (UK in a changing Europe)

With Scottish voters rating the UK government poorly in these areas, such a strategy will likely not help the Scottish Conservatives win more seats. Earlier ...

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Police-recorded domestic abuse incidents at lowest level since 2018 ... (Ireland Live)

Of these 23,873 incidents, the most common crime or offence committed was common assault, which accounted for 32% of crimes and offences recorded, with this ...

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Scotland retailer's rates to rise by £31m (Talking Retail)

Shops in Scotland will see their annual business rates bills rise by £31m from next week. It follows the decision in the Scottish government's budget to.

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Oil and gas make Scotland's underlying public finances particularly ... (ifs.org.uk)

Delving deeper, the latest forecasts saw the third consecutive downgrade to tax revenues from oil and gas production, shown in Table 1. These downgrades follow ...

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Has 'dire' Scotland loss dented fans' optimism? (BBC News)

A couple of defeats in Euro 2024 warm-up games has got plenty of fans all hot and bothered over Scotland's prospects at Euro 2024. The 4-0 demolition by the ...

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'What's happened to thrusting, confident Scotland?' (BBC Sport)

Clarke spoke of a lack of streetwise football in the Netherlands. Robertson looked and sounded furious as he tore into this team's looseness and inability to ...

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WU15s suffer narrow defeat against Scotland | IFA (Irish FA)

Northern Ireland's Women's Under-15 development team lost narrowly to Scotland Schools in their second game in this year's Bob Docherty Cup tournament.

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Match Report | Scotland v Northern Ireland (Scottish Football Association)

On a bitterly cold evening at Hampden Park, Scotland welcomed old foes Northern Ireland for the second of a double header of friendly matches during this ...

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O'Neill looking forward to Scotland test | IFA (Irish FA)

Michael O'Neill believes Euros-bound Scotland will be out to prove a point against Northern Ireland when the teams meet in an international challenge match ...

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Scotland faces far larger deficit than rest of UK as oil prices drop ... (Telegraph.co.uk)

Decline in North Sea revenues to widen shortfall to £4100 per person, IFS warns.

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Think you own your home in Scotland? Think again (Telegraph.co.uk)

I can only assume the Scottish Government is suffering this “Einstein Insanity” with their latest attack on landlords. The Housing (Scotland) Bill will bring in ...

Public transport journeys show recovery from the pandemic ... (Transport Scotland)

Transport and travel habits in Scotland were profoundly affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Figures from 2022 show large increases in travel and daily activity, ...

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Conor Bradley's strike gives Northern Ireland famous win over ... (The Independent)

Scotland 0-1 Northern Ireland: The Scots were looking for a response following a 4-0 defeat by the Netherlands in Amsterdam but were shocked when Bradley ...

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Bradley 'buzzing' with first NI goal in win over Scots (BBC News)

Northern Ireland defender Conor Bradley says he is "buzzing" after he scored the winning goal against Euro 24-bound Scotland at Hampden Park.

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Fans beg forgotten England ace to play for Scotland as Northern ... (The Scottish Sun)

THE feelgood factor of Scotland's Euro 2024 qualifying campaign is all but gone and things need to turn around fast.And Tartan Army fans reckon there'

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