Bucking the anti-immigration trend in British politics, remote areas of Scotland would like to attract foreign workers to offset declining local populations.
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As UK Tries to Curb Immigration, Rural Scotland Looks to Attract Foreign Workers
Bucking the anti-immigration trend in British politics, remote areas of Scotland would like to attract foreign workers to offset declining local populations.
A Stone-Skimming Contest in Scotland Is Infiltrated by Cheaters
“I did see some stones that looked a little too perfect,” said the winner of the Stone Skimming World Championships. The offending contestants were disqualified.
Firefighters Tackle Blaze at Arthur’s Seat, an Edinburgh Landmark
Firefighters worked overnight to tackle the blaze on the hill overlooking the Scottish capital. There were no reports of injuries.
Vance and Lammy Mix Fishing and Foreign Policy at UK Estate
JD Vance and his family are spending two nights at the country residence of the British foreign secretary, David Lammy, with whom he has a somewhat unlikely friendship.
Storm Floris Is Set to Hit UK With Powerful Winds and Heavy Rain
Wind gusts of more than 80 miles per hour are possible on Monday, especially in Scotland, as officials warned residents to stay inside.
Storm Floris Is Set to Hit Britain With Powerful Winds and Heavy Rain
Wind gusts of more than 80 miles per hour are possible on Monday, especially in Scotland, as officials warned residents to stay inside.
Trump Urges the U.K. to Drill More Oil, Criticizing Its Energy Policy
President Trump said the North Sea was a “treasure chest,” but its high taxes were driving away oil producers.
How Europe’s Leaders Coaxed Trump on Gaza and Ukraine
A tactic of deference and praise, along with a studied attempt to avoid any public blowups, coaxed President Trump into changes on key issues like Gaza and Ukraine.
Trump’s Trip to Scotland Echoes an Earlier Visit, When He Applauded Brexit
Before his 2016 election, President Trump correctly predicted that the forces animating Brexit would go beyond the United Kingdom. But now most Britons say Brexit was a mistake.