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Next-Gen Wireless Tech: UK and Ireland Team Up for 6G Breakthrough In a groundbreaking effort to shape the future of wireless communications, researchers from the UK and Ireland have embarked on an ambitious project aimed at developing advanced technologies for the next generation of wireless networks. The initiative, dubbed Active intelligent Reconfigurable surfaces for 6G…

Scottish Organisations Unite Against National Insurance Hike A coalition of 48 public sector and voluntary organisations in Scotland has voiced strong concerns over the impending rise in employer National Insurance contributions. This increase, set to take effect soon, is projected to impose an additional financial burden of up to £700 million on those delivering public…

Scots Language Faces Discrimination, Yet Hope Shines Bright The Scots language, a vibrant thread in the fabric of Scotland’s cultural heritage, stands at a crossroads. Daily, Scots speakers encounter classist discrimination, often feeling pressured to abandon their language in favor of “well spoken” English. This irony is stark; those who deny the existence of Scots…

Celebrate Hogmanay: A Joyous New Year with Caution! As the clock approaches midnight, Scotland gears up for Hogmanay, the most vibrant New Year’s Eve celebration in the world! This cherished tradition, rich in history, marks the end of the old year and the arrival of the new. From the bustling street parties in Edinburgh to…

Scotland Launches Climate Action Hubs to Empower Communities Communities across Scotland are set to take significant strides in combating climate change with the establishment of a nationwide network of Climate Action Hubs. A total of 24 hubs have been launched, fulfilling a commitment from the 2024 Programme for Government to empower local neighborhoods in their…

Criminals Fund Support for Victims with £1.1 Million Boost More than 12 organizations dedicated to aiding victims of crime are set to benefit from a significant funding boost of over £1.1 million, sourced from penalties imposed on offenders. This initiative, part of the Victim Surcharge Fund (VSF), aims to provide essential support to those affected…