Kate Forbes returns to Scottish Government as Deputy First Minister

EXCLUSIVE: Ryan Phillippe (Shooter) and Kate Beckinsale (Underworld) are leading thriller The Patient, which is launching in the Cannes market with International Film Trust.

The Prince of Wales marked a milestone this week as he travelled the furthest away from his family since the Princess of Wales revealed her cancer diagnosis to carry out two days of official engagements.This decision, a leading royal expert told OK!, is a positive sign as it suggests that Kate is "feeling stronger every day". Prince William was in Cornwall in his role as the head of the Duchy of Cornwall and focused on raising the plight of homelessness with visits to the Nansledan Estate.

Sky News.“She’s doing well, thank you,” he replied.“Lovely, and the children as well?” Smith went on.William added: “The children are very jealous that I’m here and that they’re not here as well.”When asked if he will “bring them later in the year” to the Friday location, the royal noted that they may spend time there privately sometime in the future.Middleton, 42, for her part, has remained out of the spotlight since announcing her cancer diagnosis in March.The Post revealed that the Waleses “sugarcoated” her health woes when breaking the news to their youngest child, Louis, but had a more “difficult” conversation with George and Charlotte.The couple’s close confidante Amaia Arrieta, meanwhile, recently said the pair are “going through hell.”“I’m heartbroken at the moment … I hope they will be back. It’s really personal,” Arrieta told the Telegraph.Speculation on Middleton’s whereabouts ran rampant following Middleton’s pre-planned abdominal surgery in January until she made her health announcement.

First Minister John Swinney has ruled out introducing legislation on gender reform after a previous law was vetoed by the UK Government.

THE Scottish Government’s flagship policy to tackle chronic A & E waiting times may be axed by the country’s largest city next week.

Kate Middleton is next in line to become Queen as her husband Prince William is heir to the throne, and it's been reported that she's already thought about who would become her Lady-in-Waiting.The significant royal role is to provide companionship and support, as well as help with royal duties. A royal expert has suggested that the Princess of Wales might consider appointing her sister Pippa Matthews as her Lady-in-Waiting as she steps into a more prominent position within the Royal Family. Unlike her previous engagements where Kate did not rely on ladies-in-waiting or companions, the situation may change, especially with her future as Queen in view, reports the Mirror.

The UK and Scottish Governments have been urged to stop picking fights on the 25th anniversary of the first Holyrood election.

A veteran SNP activist who made a fart joke at the party's conference has claimed he has enough nominations to stand against John Swinney to become leader, according to reports.

John Swinney must “make amends” to the Covid bereaved for deleting key WhatsApp messages if he is to become Scotland’s next first minister, the Liberal Democrats have said.

First Minister-elect John Swinney wants more immigrants to solve the worker shortage crisis caused by Brexit.

John Swinney has reached out to Kate Forbes as he fired the starting gun on the SNP leadership race today by declaring he was the best person to succeed Humza Yousaf.

Former Deputy First Minister John Swinney will launch his leadership bid for the SNP in Edinburgh today.

Kate Garraway emotionally opened up as she attended her first red carpet appearance following the death of her husband Derek Draper. Derek passed away in January following a four-year battle with the devastating effects of Covid. Since then Kate has been open about struggling with her grief as she continues to mark milestones without her late husband, including their daughter's 18th birthday.

Kate Garraway has been flooded with supportive messages after she opened up about experiencing a 'first' since the death of her husband. The Good Morning Britain star announced on January 5 that her husband and father of her two children - Darcey and Billy - had sadly passed away, almost four years after the former Labour lobbyist-turned-psychotherapist became ill with Covid.

Kate Forbes has said she has a “groundswell” of support as she seriously considers a bid to be SNP leader.

Over the weekend, we learned that Prince Harry will be returning to the UK.

An SNP Minister has warned Kate Forbes would need Tory support to become the next First Minister.

Kate Forbes has refused to address whether she will run for the SNP leadership in her first statement since Humza Yousaf resigned as First Minister.

Humza Yousaf is set to resign as Scotland’s First Minister ahead of forthcoming confidence votes.

Humza Yousaf has resigned as First Minister today rather than risk losing a vote of no confidence in the Scottish Parliament.