Palantir paid just £2m corporation tax in UK in 2024 despite lucrative public sector contracts

Palantir paid just £2m corporation tax in UK in 2024 despite lucrative public sector contracts

Software group benefits from global systems and accounting practices ‘that enable tax to be shirked’, says union boss The software group Palantir paid just £2m in corporation tax in the UK in 2024, despite holding public sector contracts worth hundreds of millions, thanks to tax breaks that are likely to reduce its contributions to governments around the world for years to come. The US-headquartered company, which has harnessed AI to secure lucrative work for the NHS and the Ministry of Defence, is growing exponentially. Continue reading...

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Star Wars dubbed into Welsh for first time for S4C broadcast

Star Wars dubbed into Welsh for first time for S4C broadcast

Rhys Ifans, Matthew Rhys, Aimee-Ffion Edwards and Mark Lewis Jones among actors voicing characters from 1977 blockbuster There are a few links between the Star Wars franchise and Wales, including the secretive building of the Millennium Falcon in an old hangar in the far south-west of the Celtic nation. But until now speakers of Welsh – Cymraeg – have not been able to hear the words of Luke Skywalker, Han Solo and Princess Leia spoken in their own language. Continue reading...

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More ‘consistent’ approach sought for local government digital strategy and delivery. Digital Office for Scottish Local Government invites local authorities to submit their digital strategies and plans to 'explore opportunities for collaboration' ⬇️ futurescot.com/more-consist...

More 'consistent' approach sought for local government digital strategy and delivery | FutureScot

Scottish local councils will come together in the coming months to consider a more 'consistent' approach to digital strategy and delivery

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CTs requested by GPs (when cancer suspected). “This retrospective study validates the efficacy of contrast-enhanced computed tomography of thorax, abdomen, and pelvis (ceCT-TAP) within Denmark’s Cancer Patient Pathway for Non-Specific Symptoms and Signs of Cancer.”

BJGP Open@bjgpopen.bsky.social · 3d ago

Diagnostic accuracy of computed tomography in patients with non-specific symptoms of cancer, referred directly from general practice ➡️ doi.org/10.3399/BJGP...

Only around one per cent of Scotland’s onshore wind capacity is owned by communities. That lags far behind … Denmark, where, since 2008, developers have been required to offer communities at least a 20 per cent stake in new wind farms. In Germany ~40 per cent of renewable capacity is citizen-owned.

The Ferret@theferret.scot · 4d ago

“If we stick to business as usual and an economy of extraction then we will look back in 20 years filled with regrets”

EMIS now owned by US private equity firm. TPG acquired Optum UK from the New York-listed healthcare corporation UnitedHealth Group. The business includes EMIS, whose software is used by more than half of GP practices in England. www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

Alarm at NHS patient records being put under control of US private equity firm

Doctors and MPs urge more scrutiny of £300m deal for company behind system used by most GPs in England

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🤖 Using AI for FOI? There’s new guidance live on our website! Designed for the public, it helps ensure AI is used appropriately so are clear and you receive the information you need (not what AI thinks you need!) 👇 zurl.co/RGftk

Offer teenagers a meningitis B vaccine on NHS, advisers tell UK government

Offer teenagers a meningitis B vaccine on NHS, advisers tell UK government

JCVI says children should have one or two doses of menB vaccine at age 15, depending on if they had vaccine as a baby

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I very much enjoyed attending the recent CLAN (Community Land Academic Network)conference in Perth. The highlight for me was an in-conversation event with Jim Hunter. I have published a short blog which contains a video of the whole conversation with Jim. Enjoy. andywightman.scot/2026/07/in-c...

In Conversation with Jim Hunter - Land Matters

The first CLAN (Community Land Academic Network) conference took place at UHI in Perth on 16-17 June 2026. The lead organiser was Dr Bobby Macaulay from UHI Centre for Mountain Studies and co-ordinato...

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Geologist on Shackleton's 'Endurance'. Survivor of ten months trapped in ice. Avid book collector ⛵❄️📚 Although best known for being the geologist on Shackleton's ill-fated Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, Sir James Mann Wordie was an academic, an avid book collector, and a keen mountaineer.

Ultimately we want more GPs to be spread across practices across Scotland. @scotsman.com covers GP contracts in Fife being handed back to the board. www.scotsman.com/health/gps-n...

GPs need 'better working conditions' to keep them in Scotland

Too many GPs are working overtime, including on their days off, which is prompting many to move overseas, according to the Royal College of GPs.

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Delighted to have won the news category of the @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social Media Awards for my reporting on Glasgow's response to Reform UK and their attacks on the city's asylum population

Scottish Refugee Council@scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social · last mo.

We had an amazing time at our Media Awards last night! Fair and accurate reporting is more important than ever. Thank you to the journalist for their commitment to reporting the truth with humanity. Huge congratulations to all our winners and runners-up! Read more: https://ow.ly/19vk50Zg8NE

GP registrars, are you interested in helping to shape the College? If you already sit on an RCGP Faculty board then why not consider putting your name forward to be the next GP Registrar Chair or Vice Chair? Find out more & apply by noon, Tues 30 June. www.rcgp.org.uk/about/governance/elections

Digital triage ‘kiosks’ to support ‘faster, safer patient care’ in Glasgow hospitals. Patients able to 'check-in' with airport-style booking system - helping clinical teams manage demand in busy A&E departments ⬇️ futurescot.com/digital-tria...

Digital triage 'kiosks' to support 'faster, safer patient care' in Glasgow hospitals | FutureScot

New digital triage 'kiosks' are being installed in Glasgow hospitals to support 'faster, safer patient care' in A&E departments

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🌧️ Rain drops today! From James Hutton's Theory of Rain to Mackintosh coats, Tam O'Shanter to Daemonologie – explore Scotland's obsession with wet weather in our new exhibition, 'Rain'. 📅 Until 30 April 2027 📌 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh 🎟️ Free entry

Audit Scotland oversees the audits of nearly £70 billion in public spending every year. Read more about how our new Code of Audit Practice is helping shape the future of public audit in Scotland: bit.ly/Code_of_Audit_Practice_2026

‘Greater choice’ for Scotland’s patients as MyCare app now available for download on smartphones. New health and social app will allow people to view their medications and allergies, check vaccinations history and use national service finder online ⬇️ futurescot.com/greater-choi...

'Greater choice' for Scotland's patients as MyCare app now available for download on smartphones | FutureScot

'Greater choice' for Scotland's patients as MyCare health and social care app now available for download on smartphones

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MyCare.Scot app can be downloaded on phones now. Currently allows people to view their meds, allergies, flu & covid vaccinations and finder local health services. Over time will change how people interact with health & social care services. @holyroodmag.bsky.social www.holyrood.com/news/view,he...

Health app can be downloaded onto phones for first time

The MyCare.Scot app allows users to check their own medical information online

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Motornormativity, community severance, transport poverty, forced car ownership, car bloat... All this & more unpacked in SPICe's latest transport blog. An excellent 8 minute read unpacking issues rarely understood outside academia and policy circles 👇 spice-spotlight.scot/2026/06/11/t...

Thinking about transport

This post briefly introduces some key transport policy concepts, with a view to informing debate on transport matters in the new parliamentary session, with a particular focus on road transport.

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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 GIE IT LALDY - SCOTLAND DREAMS OF THE WORLD CUP A poem written by the Tartan Army and the people of Scotland to send the team on its way across the Atlantic. Put together by Peter Mackay (Makar) from lines submitted. www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/poem/gie-it-...

Gie it laldy - Scotland dreams of the World Cup

You sent in your lines, your hopes, your dreams and our Makar got tae work on them. After much jiggling them aboot here it is. Our World Cup poem. By the people of Scotland!

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Really enjoyed chatting to Scottish surfing pioneer Pat Kieran for this one (that's him in the prototype Dry-Robe & matching hat..) www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/ou... #surfing #scotland #thurso #waves #surfhistory #caithness #sutherland

Remembering a moment of Scottish surfing serendipity 50 years on

Pat Kieran played a key role in the development of surfing on Scotland’s north coast, building boards, running the North Shore Surf Club and helping spread the word about the now-legendary wave at Thu...

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Our latest Hands Up Scotland Survey blog explores what this year’s findings tell us about how young people are travelling to school and why safe, accessible routes matter more than ever. 🚲️ 🚶‍♀️ 🛴 Read more from Dr Lee Muir on this year's findings 👉️ www.walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk/our-blog/new...

New all-time record set on the Leith Walk cycle lane - 2,568 cyclists on 30th April, 2026. There has been another surge in cycling this spring after slow growth in 2025, and last year's record has already been broken 10 times.

Taking train to wedding made it special, says bride. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Cardiff bride takes Transport for Wales train to get to wedding

Bethan and her husband have been using the the Coryton line since the start of their relationship.

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Belle and Sebastian write Scotland anthem after dramatic World Cup qualifier

Belle and Sebastian write Scotland anthem after dramatic World Cup qualifier

Self-deprecating It Only Takes One Lion is partly inspired by team’s current song, Yes Sir, I Can Boogie

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SCOTLAND WORLD CUP POEM Our net is fair bulging with submissions. Deadline is 21st May so keep em coming. www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/scotland-wor...

Scotland World Cup Poem: send in your lines

We invite Scotland supporters to submit lines for inclusion in a collective poem to honour the Men's National Football Team's participation this summer in the FIFA World Cup 2026.

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When we change how we travel, we change everything. We're calling on the next Scottish Government to take bold action on walking, wheeling and cycling 🚶‍♂️🧑‍🦽🚴‍♀️ Let’s make getting around safer, easier, cheaper and fairer. Will you join us? 💪 walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk/holyrood26 #Holyrood26

NEW #UofGSpotlight On the Elections - Can the next Scottish government fix public services?🚨 An insightful conversation with two experts, from the manifestos, to prevention, the NHS, delivery challenges, and rebuilding trust. @francesmair.bsky.social @sarahdavidson.bsky.social 🎧 uofgspotlight.com

Still some good skiing & boarding to be had at Glencoe and Cairngorm - here's a guide to making the best of late season snow conditions: www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/ou... #skiing #snowboarding #scotland #glencoe #cairngorm #snow

From corn to mashed potatoes: how to get the most out of spring skiing

The key to enjoying spring skiing is getting your head around the variable snow conditions that come with variable temperatures, writes Roger Cox

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New piece of whether uk govt had abandoned pandemic preparedness: www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...

The government has turned its back on pandemic prevention

The UK’s new pandemic preparedness strategy – and ending the country’s contribution to the Pandemic Fund as part of aid cuts – raises serious questions about whether the UK can protect itself, writes ...

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