You may know Queen Elizabeth II for several reasons but did you know that she was known to be Britain's first high-tech monarch. The queen was more tech-savvy than you could imagine.

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Britain's Queen Elizabeth II passed away at the age of 96. The queen has died peacefully at her Scottish residence of Balmoral. Queen Elizabeth II was Britain's longest-reigning monarch. Indian PM Narendra Modi reacted to Queen Elizabeth II's passing.

PM Narendra Modi pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

Following the demise of Queen Elizabeth, the funeral will be taking place on September 19. As per reports, King Charles III will be giving his first speech. Ninety-six rounds were fired at the Tower of London to mark each year of the Queen's life.

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British MPs paid tribute to the Queen Elizabeth II who passed away on Thursday afternoon. She was the longest serving monarch of the UK. Meanwhile King Charles III and Queen left Scotland on their way to London.

British MPs pay tribute to the Queen Elizabeth II; King Charles III departs for London

Britons are mourning the death of the Queen. On Thursday Queen Elizabeth II, UK's longest-serving monarch died at the Balmoral castle. The Queen's eldest son became the king automatically by long-standing tradition.

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Britain's Queen Elizabeth II passed away at the age of 96 and 10 days of national mourning has begun in Britain. Queen Elizabeth II was Britain's longest-reigning monarch. Flags at Buckingham Palace lowered in mourning.

Queen Elizabeth II passes away; flags at Buckingham Palace lowered

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II passed away and 10 days of national mourning has begun in Britain. Queen Elizabeth II was Britain's longest-reigning monarch. King Charles released the statement after the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.

'Moment of great sadness,' says King Charles

Queen Elizabeth II, UK's longest-reigning monarch died on Thursday at the age of 96. Her reign lasted 70 years and witnessed major political events and social changes. Queen remembered for her sense of duty and service.

End of an era: UK's longest-reigning monarch dies aged 96

All the world leaders remembered the Queen while Liz Truss, the newly-appointed Prime Minister of the UK said that queen was admired by all and she was the very spirit of Great Britain.

'Queen was the very spirit of Great Britain,' says UK PM Liz Truss

Queen Elizabeth II died on Thursday at the age of 96. She died at the Scottish estate of Balmoral. Her reign lasted 70 years witnessing enormous social change. World leaders paid tribute and Queen remembered for her sense of duty and service.

UK mourns death of Queen Elizabeth II; world leaders pay tribute

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II passed away at the age of 96 and 10 days of national mourning has begun in Britain. Take a look at the key moments that defined Queen Elizabeth II's life.

Key moments that defined Queen Elizabeth II's life

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II passed away and 10 days of national mourning has begun in Britain. Queen Elizabeth II was Britain's longest-reigning monarch. UK PM Liz Truss said that Queen Elizabeth II touched the lives of millions.

World leaders mourn Queen Elizabeth; Britain begins 10 days of national mourning

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II passed away at the age of 96. The queen has died peacefully at her Scottish residence of Balmoral. Queen Elizabeth II was Britain's longest-reigning monarch. Her eldest son, Charles, succeeds as king immediately.

Britain mourns Queen Elizabeth II; Charles succeeds as King of Britain

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II passed away at the age of 96. Queen Elizabeth II was Britain's longest-reigning monarch. Her eldest son, Charles, succeeds as king immediately. French President Emmanuel Macron said that the Queen embodied British unity.

'The Queen embodied British unity,' says French President Emmanuel Macron

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II passed away at the age of 96. The queen has died peacefully at her Scottish residence of Balmoral. Queen Elizabeth II was Britain's longest-reigning monarch.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II passes away at the age of 96

Doctors are concerned over Queen Elizabeth II's health. She is now under medical supervision at Balmoral in Scotland. Her close family members rushed to be by the side of Queen.

Doctors concerned over the Queen Elizabeth II's health

Doctors recommend medical supervision for Queen Elizabeth II

The first Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon has announced a rent freeze and temporary ban on evictions for tenants amid the soaring cost of living crisis.

Why Scotland has introduced a rent freeze for tenants

Liz Truss has reached to the Scottish Highlands to meet the Queen at Balmoral Castle, where she will be asked to form a government and become United Kingdom's new prime minister.

Liz Truss reaches Scotland's Balmoral castle for appointment as Prime Minister

Amidst TikTok facing wrongful death lawsuits after two California girls fatally hung themselves after watching “blackout challenge” videos on the platform, another case of the deadly online trend has emerged from Scotland where a 14-year-old boy lost his life.

Leon Brown, 14, was found unresponsive in his room last on August 25 by her mother Lauryn Keating, who issued a warning to other families on Thursday about the dreaded game.

She later learned that her son lost his life while trying the “blackout challenge”, a viral trend that is believed to have caused the brain injury which led to the death of 12-year-old Archie Battersbee last month.

Under this challenge, kids film themselves holding their breath until they fall unconscious due to lack of oxygen before sharing the videos on social media.

TikTok has been facing the ire following several deaths, with some parents even suing the video-sharing app over claims that the platform’s algorithm promotes “blackout challenge” videos.

After learning that her son had died due to the dreaded challenge, Keating told Scotland’s Daily Record&nbsp;that one of her son’s friends informed her of Leon taking the challenge on Facetime.

“One of Leon’s friends told me he had been doing the challenge on Facetime with them after seeing it on TikTok,” she told the paper.

“My Leon thought he would be the one to try it first. Him and his friends probably thought it was a laugh and a joke. I went on TikTok and wrote out words similar to blackout challenge. The amount of video results that came up on it is ridiculous,” she added.

Leon’s death came just weeks after Archie Battersbee was taken off life support on August 16. The 12-year-old was also a victim of the “blackout challenge”.

Responding to the deaths, TikTok recently urged users to flag&nbsp;the challenge by clicking the symbol that says “Report.”

However, the app is reportedly still loaded with footage depicting the potentially fatal challenge, according to the New York Post.

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Amidst TikTok facing wrongful death lawsuits after two California girls fatally hung themselves after watching “blackout challenge” videos on the platform, another case of the deadly online trend has emerged from Scotland where a 14-year-old boy lost his life.

Amidst TikTok facing wrongful death lawsuits after two California girls fatally hung themselves after watching “blackout challenge” videos on the platform, another case of the deadly online trend has emerged from Scotland where a 14-year-old boy lost his life. Leon Brown, 14, was found unresponsive in his room last on August 25 by her mother Lauryn Keating, who issued a warning to other families on Thursday about the dreaded game. She later learned that her son lost his life while trying the “blackout challenge”, a viral trend that is believed to have caused the brain injury which led to the death of 12-year-old Archie Battersbee last month. Under this challenge, kids film themselves holding their breath until they fall unconscious due to lack of oxygen before sharing the videos on social media. TikTok has been facing the ire following several deaths, with some parents even suing the video-sharing app over claims that the platform’s algorithm promotes “blackout challenge” videos. After learning that her son had died due to the dreaded challenge, Keating told Scotland’s Daily Record that one of her son’s friends informed her of Leon taking the challenge on Facetime. “One of Leon’s friends told me he had been doing the challenge on Facetime with them after seeing it on TikTok,” she told the paper. “My Leon thought he would be the one to try it first. Him and his friends probably thought it was a laugh and a joke. I went on TikTok and wrote out words similar to blackout challenge. The amount of video results that came up on it is ridiculous,” she added. Leon’s death came just weeks after Archie Battersbee was taken off life support on August 16. The 12-year-old was also a victim of the “blackout challenge”. Responding to the deaths, TikTok recently urged users to flag the challenge by clicking the symbol that says “Report.” However, the app is reportedly still loaded with footage depicting the potentially fatal challenge, according to the New York Post. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

14-year-old from Scotland becomes latest victim of TikTok’s ‘blackout challenge’

With the strike by refuse workers dragging on into its sixth day, rats have “taken over” and replaced mice as the main vermin in Edinburgh.

According to pest controllers, due to the unresolved pay disputes with workers bins are overflowing with rubbish bags piling high across the city.

Unless there is a breakthrough in talks between unions and Cosla the strike is due to go on until August 30.

Demanding the Scottish National Party to urgently get around the table with Cosla to sort out a pay deal for workers, &nbsp;Lothian politicians across the political spectrum have joined forces with the latter.

Claiming that this was the worst they had ever seen their beloved Edinburgh, Scottish Tory Miles Briggs, Scottish Labour's Foysol Choudhury and Scottish Lib Dem leader Alex Cole-Hamilton gathered at Grassmarket.

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''I was speaking to tourists today who were asking why this was taking place and I said to them, I hope this doesn't put you off and they said we probably won't come back, which I think is really concerning,'' Briggs said.

Urging her to help solve the waste issue in Edinburgh, Briggs was one of seven Lothians who wrote an open letter to First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.

Considering the Fringe Festival was mothballed for two years due to Covid, Scottish Lib Dems leader Alex Cole-Hamilton described how he was "heart sad" to see the current state of Edinburgh.

Highlighting was important the "proper negotiation machinery" between local authorities and unions took its course, Finance secretary John Swinney said he encouraged all parties to resolve their issues.''&nbsp;

The scattered waste in the streets of the Scottish capital encourages mice to come out of their hiding spots and feast on the garbage as per the owner of Pest Force Pest Control Services George Buchan.

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With the strike by refuse workers dragging on into its sixth day, rats have “taken over” and replaced mice as the main vermin in Edinburgh. According to pest controllers, due to the unresolved pay disputes with workers bins are overflowing with rubbish bags piling high across the city.

With the strike by refuse workers dragging on into its sixth day, rats have “taken over” and replaced mice as the main vermin in Edinburgh. According to pest controllers, due to the unresolved pay disputes with workers bins are overflowing with rubbish bags piling high across the city. Unless there is a breakthrough in talks between unions and Cosla the strike is due to go on until August 30. Demanding the Scottish National Party to urgently get around the table with Cosla to sort out a pay deal for workers, Lothian politicians across the political spectrum have joined forces with the latter. Claiming that this was the worst they had ever seen their beloved Edinburgh, Scottish Tory Miles Briggs, Scottish Labour's Foysol Choudhury and Scottish Lib Dem leader Alex Cole-Hamilton gathered at Grassmarket. Also read | Scotland to move towards environment-friendly heating ''I was speaking to tourists today who were asking why this was taking place and I said to them, I hope this doesn't put you off and they said we probably won't come back, which I think is really concerning,'' Briggs said. Urging her to help solve the waste issue in Edinburgh, Briggs was one of seven Lothians who wrote an open letter to First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. Considering the Fringe Festival was mothballed for two years due to Covid, Scottish Lib Dems leader Alex Cole-Hamilton described how he was "heart sad" to see the current state of Edinburgh. Highlighting was important the "proper negotiation machinery" between local authorities and unions took its course, Finance secretary John Swinney said he encouraged all parties to resolve their issues.'' The scattered waste in the streets of the Scottish capital encourages mice to come out of their hiding spots and feast on the garbage as per the owner of Pest Force Pest Control Services George Buchan. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION's live TV here: ×

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In April this year, Maree Todd MSP - Minister for Public Health, Women's Health and Sport in the Scottish Government launched a public consultation on plans to make calorie labelling on menus mandatory in restaurants, takeaways, cafes and even hospitals.&nbsp;

This consultation fulfils a pledge made in the SNP’s 2021 Out of Home Action Plan. The Plan builds on the commitments made in the 2018 Diet and Healthy Weight Delivery Plan and recommendations made by Food Standards Scotland (FSS) to Scottish Ministers in 2019.&nbsp;

Mandating calorie labelling at the point of choice was one potential way to support the Out of Home (OOH) sector to make a key contribution to improving the dietary health of all Scottish citizens.&nbsp;

Pre-packed food is not within the scope of these proposals as there are already requirements to provide nutrition information for pre-packed food. Pre-packed food for direct sale (PPDS) is within the scope of these proposals. Similar legislation is already in place in England, where any food serving outlet with over 250 employees have been legally required to display calories since April 2022.&nbsp;

In a recent survey Beat, the UK’s eating disorder charity found that 95% of Scots affected by eating disorders would be negatively impacted by calorie labelling on menus, with many worried it would increase feelings of fear and guilt. So, what happens now? Will this add fuel to the fire?&nbsp;

There has been an increase in people suffering from various eating disorders like anorexia or bulimia in the last decade. Young people have been facing the brunt of this epidemic as peer pressure and constant shaming on social media has led to some even resorting to suicide.&nbsp;

This policy of the Scottish government has the potential to wreak havoc on people’s lives and exacerbate the problem even more.&nbsp;

Many experts in food disorders believe the focus should be on informing and educating people about the positive or negative impact of the food and drinks they consume on a daily basis. Young people should be exposed to cooking from a very young age eg. Primary and secondary schools.&nbsp;

Consultant Psychiatrist in eating disorders Dr Stephen Anderson, said: "There is no good evidence that this kind of calorie labelling is effective in reducing obesity. We also hear from people with eating disorders that this would have a detrimental effect on their eating disorder. Calories are one aspect of nutritional information but on its own this figure is not particularly helpful."

"Suggesting that people need a specific number of calories does not take into account the individual’s physiology, gender, race and activity. This could be particularly harmful for children and young people where limiting calorie and nutritional intake can have significant impacts on development. A wider public health initiative looking at social and economic determinants of obesity and improving the population’s nutrition is likely to be more beneficial than listing calorie content on menus."&nbsp;

Many completely agree with the above statement as this is not how food should be consumed. Cooking and eating should be a joy and are meant to be spontaneous and inspiring for all who indulge in this life-sustaining activity. It does not make sense to have people removing their calculators or apps to decide what they can and cannot have depending on the total calories highlighted on the menu. This will have a negligible impact on the very issue the government is trying to address and eradicate.

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In April this year, Maree Todd MSP - Minister for Public Health, Women's Health and Sport in the Scottish Government launched a public consultation on plans to make calorie labelling on menus mandatory in restaurants, takeaways, cafes and even hospitals.

In April this year, Maree Todd MSP - Minister for Public Health, Women's Health and Sport in the Scottish Government launched a public consultation on plans to make calorie labelling on menus mandatory in restaurants, takeaways, cafes and even hospitals. This consultation fulfils a pledge made in the SNP’s 2021 Out of Home Action Plan. The Plan builds on the commitments made in the 2018 Diet and Healthy Weight Delivery Plan and recommendations made by Food Standards Scotland (FSS) to Scottish Ministers in 2019. Mandating calorie labelling at the point of choice was one potential way to support the Out of Home (OOH) sector to make a key contribution to improving the dietary health of all Scottish citizens. Pre-packed food is not within the scope of these proposals as there are already requirements to provide nutrition information for pre-packed food. Pre-packed food for direct sale (PPDS) is within the scope of these proposals. Similar legislation is already in place in England, where any food serving outlet with over 250 employees have been legally required to display calories since April 2022. In a recent survey Beat, the UK’s eating disorder charity found that 95% of Scots affected by eating disorders would be negatively impacted by calorie labelling on menus, with many worried it would increase feelings of fear and guilt. So, what happens now? Will this add fuel to the fire? There has been an increase in people suffering from various eating disorders like anorexia or bulimia in the last decade. Young people have been facing the brunt of this epidemic as peer pressure and constant shaming on social media has led to some even resorting to suicide. This policy of the Scottish government has the potential to wreak havoc on people’s lives and exacerbate the problem even more. Many experts in food disorders believe the focus should be on informing and educating people about the positive or negative impact of the food and drinks they consume on a daily basis. Young people should be exposed to cooking from a very young age eg. Primary and secondary schools. Consultant Psychiatrist in eating disorders Dr Stephen Anderson, said: "There is no good evidence that this kind of calorie labelling is effective in reducing obesity. We also hear from people with eating disorders that this would have a detrimental effect on their eating disorder. Calories are one aspect of nutritional information but on its own this figure is not particularly helpful." "Suggesting that people need a specific number of calories does not take into account the individual’s physiology, gender, race and activity. This could be particularly harmful for children and young people where limiting calorie and nutritional intake can have significant impacts on development. A wider public health initiative looking at social and economic determinants of obesity and improving the population’s nutrition is likely to be more beneficial than listing calorie content on menus." Many completely agree with the above statement as this is not how food should be consumed. Cooking and eating should be a joy and are meant to be spontaneous and inspiring for all who indulge in this life-sustaining activity. It does not make sense to have people removing their calculators or apps to decide what they can and cannot have depending on the total calories highlighted on the menu. This will have a negligible impact on the very issue the government is trying to address and eradicate. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Will compulsory calorie labelling on menus reduce obesity levels in Scotland?

Bin strikes across 13 local authorities are underway in Scotland. Workers are demanding higher pay and the strike will last till 30th August in Edinburgh.

Scotland: Trade unions carry out bin strikes; workers demand higher pay

On Monday, 15th August 2022, Scotland made its mark in history by passing the Period Products Act. Rigorously propounded by Labour MSP Monica Lennon, this law provides legal access to free menstrual products for all women. This is truly a momentous achievement for Scotland and a major milestone in the march towards women's liberation all over the world.

This decision comes as a striking move to tackle what is known as "period poverty"&nbsp;and should come as a lesson to nations all around the world. According to UNFPA, 'period poverty' is the term that describes the struggle many low-income women and girls face while trying to afford menstrual products. In other words, it refers to the increasing economic insecurity and vulnerability women and girls belonging to the lower economic strata endure due to their inability to afford expensive menstrual products. Women in many parts of the world still have to use reusable pads or poor-quality tampons and sterilization cups, contributing to a hoard of diseases and urogenital infections like vaginosis or urinary tract infection, yeast infection, etc. Not only does this pose a serious threat to their health but it also makes menstruation a detested biological constraint to women all over the world, most of whom are unaware of its significance. According to WaterAid, the lack of proper sanitation facilities and menstrual products led to the early demise of nearly 800,000 women worldwide in a single year.&nbsp;

In addition, this inadequate access to proper menstrual products can become a potential impediment to women's work and education, confining them to their homes during those days of the month. Thus they are prevented from unleashing their full potential by forces completely beyond their control. According to a report by the NGO Dasra 23 million girls dropout of school annually due to the scarcity of affordable menstrual hygiene management.

Tackling period poverty by providing indispensable menstrual products like sanitary pads, tampons, menstrual cups, etc is a pivotal step in the fight for gender equality. Bringing out reforms on these lines will remove the additional financial limitations that women endure and bring them on a nearly equal footing as men. This will essentially improve the lives of all women, becoming the fireball that burns down the stockpile of taboos and misleading ideas attached to menstruation.

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On Monday, 15th August 2022, Scotland made its mark in history by passing the Period Products Act. Rigorously propounded by Labour MSP Monica Lennon, this law provides legal access to free menstrual products for all women.

On Monday, 15th August 2022, Scotland made its mark in history by passing the Period Products Act. Rigorously propounded by Labour MSP Monica Lennon, this law provides legal access to free menstrual products for all women. This is truly a momentous achievement for Scotland and a major milestone in the march towards women's liberation all over the world. This decision comes as a striking move to tackle what is known as "period poverty" and should come as a lesson to nations all around the world. According to UNFPA, 'period poverty' is the term that describes the struggle many low-income women and girls face while trying to afford menstrual products. In other words, it refers to the increasing economic insecurity and vulnerability women and girls belonging to the lower economic strata endure due to their inability to afford expensive menstrual products. Women in many parts of the world still have to use reusable pads or poor-quality tampons and sterilization cups, contributing to a hoard of diseases and urogenital infections like vaginosis or urinary tract infection, yeast infection, etc. Not only does this pose a serious threat to their health but it also makes menstruation a detested biological constraint to women all over the world, most of whom are unaware of its significance. According to WaterAid, the lack of proper sanitation facilities and menstrual products led to the early demise of nearly 800,000 women worldwide in a single year. In addition, this inadequate access to proper menstrual products can become a potential impediment to women's work and education, confining them to their homes during those days of the month. Thus they are prevented from unleashing their full potential by forces completely beyond their control. According to a report by the NGO Dasra 23 million girls dropout of school annually due to the scarcity of affordable menstrual hygiene management. Tackling period poverty by providing indispensable menstrual products like sanitary pads, tampons, menstrual cups, etc is a pivotal step in the fight for gender equality. Bringing out reforms on these lines will remove the additional financial limitations that women endure and bring them on a nearly equal footing as men. This will essentially improve the lives of all women, becoming the fireball that burns down the stockpile of taboos and misleading ideas attached to menstruation. (Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.)

What the world should learn from Scotland's remarkable achievement ?

Leadership contest continues in the United Kingdom as contenders Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss prepare for their next hustings event in Perth, Scotland. In a bid to woo conservatives there Sunak and Truss have openly expressed their opposition to a second Scottish referendum.

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From Monday, Scotland will become the first country in the world to provide free and universal access to period products.

Local authorities and educators will now be legally mandated to ensure that period products are available for free to anyone who needs them, the Scottish government said in a statement issued on Sunday.

This follows the passing of the landmark bill, the Period Products (Free Provision) (Scotland) Act, in 2020 which solidifies the Scottish government’s efforts to make sanitary products such as tampons and sanitary pads accessible in public.

In November 2020, the Scottish parliament unanimously voted in favour of the legislation, which is based on Period Products in Schools (Scotland) Regulations that binds councils and schools to provide free products for students.

The bill has gone further in placing a legal mandate on ministers to ensure anyone can get access to sanitary products.

“Providing access to free period products is fundamental to equality and dignity, and removes the financial barriers to accessing them,” Social Justice Secretary Shona Robison was quoted as saying by local newspaper The Press and Journal.

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“This is more important than ever at a time when people are making difficult choices due to the cost of living crisis and we never want anyone to be in a position where they cannot access period products,” she said.

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“We are proud to be the first national government in the world to take such action,” she added.

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From Monday, Scotland will become the first country in the world to provide free and universal access to period products. Local authorities and educators will now be legally mandated to ensure that period products are available for free to anyone who needs them, the Scottish government said in a statement issued on Sunday.

From Monday, Scotland will become the first country in the world to provide free and universal access to period products. Local authorities and educators will now be legally mandated to ensure that period products are available for free to anyone who needs them, the Scottish government said in a statement issued on Sunday. This follows the passing of the landmark bill, the Period Products (Free Provision) (Scotland) Act, in 2020 which solidifies the Scottish government’s efforts to make sanitary products such as tampons and sanitary pads accessible in public. In November 2020, the Scottish parliament unanimously voted in favour of the legislation, which is based on Period Products in Schools (Scotland) Regulations that binds councils and schools to provide free products for students. The bill has gone further in placing a legal mandate on ministers to ensure anyone can get access to sanitary products. “Providing access to free period products is fundamental to equality and dignity, and removes the financial barriers to accessing them,” Social Justice Secretary Shona Robison was quoted as saying by local newspaper The Press and Journal. Also read | In pics | From Grimus to Quichotte: British-Indian writer Salman Rushdie's finest works “This is more important than ever at a time when people are making difficult choices due to the cost of living crisis and we never want anyone to be in a position where they cannot access period products,” she said. Also read | Climate change in 2022 brings unprecedented fire activity in SW Europe, record wildfire carbon output globally “We are proud to be the first national government in the world to take such action,” she added. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Scotland becomes first in world to provide free access to period products for all

Scotland has become the first country in the world to make period products free for all. The landmark legislation will come to effect from Monday. The Scottish parliament voted unanimously in favor of the Period Products Bill in November last year.

Scotland: First country to make sanitary products accessible to all

According to a Scottish government consultation, all new houses built in Scotland need to have more environment-friendly heating systems than gas or oil-fired boilers. This could be required by the law from April 2024 onwards.&nbsp;This plan was announced by Nicola Sturgeon’s administration with the intent to ban fossil fuel-based heating systems that directly emit carbon from being installed in the conversion of new properties and new construction projects.&nbsp;The Scottish government is looking for alternatives like solar electric energy and heat pumps to replace gas-fired boilers. Additionally, the government has emphasised on fittings with low carbon alternatives.

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The feedback for this proposal is being sought until 20th October, 2022 and this pledge is one of the measures under the New Building Heat Standard (NBHS). Boilers running on oil or natural gas shall be banned under the NBHS and according to the Scottish government, research into hydrogen’s ability to provide zero emissions heat is required further.

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Independent research commissioned by the Scottish Government has identified different options that complement the NBHS guidelines. Under this definition, heat pumps, heat networks, electric boilers, fuel cells etc. can be installed under the NBHS proposals. Further, direct electric heaters, such as fan heaters and radiant heaters are also considered compatible.

With the UK government aiming for a Future Homes Standard for England by banning the use of existing gas boilers in new properties from 2025, Scotland is aiming to move even faster. It aims to introduce a ban on systems that completely function on fossil fuels and contribute to direct carbon emissions to produce heat.

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Patrick Harvie, Scotland’s zero carbon buildings minister, recently visited Saughton Park and Gardens in Edinburgh, where two ground source heat pumps provide the buildings’ heat. Mr Harvie said, “Scotland’s homes and buildings account for approximately a fifth of all our emissions, and we know that we need to take bold, ambitious steps to ensure we meet our climate obligations.”

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According to a Scottish government consultation, all new houses built in Scotland need to have more environment-friendly heating systems than gas or oil-fired boilers.

According to a Scottish government consultation, all new houses built in Scotland need to have more environment-friendly heating systems than gas or oil-fired boilers. This could be required by the law from April 2024 onwards. This plan was announced by Nicola Sturgeon’s administration with the intent to ban fossil fuel-based heating systems that directly emit carbon from being installed in the conversion of new properties and new construction projects. The Scottish government is looking for alternatives like solar electric energy and heat pumps to replace gas-fired boilers. Additionally, the government has emphasised on fittings with low carbon alternatives. Also read | New species of fungi unknown to science discovered in Scotland's Cairngorm mountains The feedback for this proposal is being sought until 20th October, 2022 and this pledge is one of the measures under the New Building Heat Standard (NBHS). Boilers running on oil or natural gas shall be banned under the NBHS and according to the Scottish government, research into hydrogen’s ability to provide zero emissions heat is required further. Also read | Scotland's Good Food Nation Bill - Leading the way forward Independent research commissioned by the Scottish Government has identified different options that complement the NBHS guidelines. Under this definition, heat pumps, heat networks, electric boilers, fuel cells etc. can be installed under the NBHS proposals. Further, direct electric heaters, such as fan heaters and radiant heaters are also considered compatible. With the UK government aiming for a Future Homes Standard for England by banning the use of existing gas boilers in new properties from 2025, Scotland is aiming to move even faster. It aims to introduce a ban on systems that completely function on fossil fuels and contribute to direct carbon emissions to produce heat. Watch | WION Climate Tracker | Turtle numbers dwindling because of rising temperatures Patrick Harvie, Scotland’s zero carbon buildings minister, recently visited Saughton Park and Gardens in Edinburgh, where two ground source heat pumps provide the buildings’ heat. Mr Harvie said, “Scotland’s homes and buildings account for approximately a fifth of all our emissions, and we know that we need to take bold, ambitious steps to ensure we meet our climate obligations.” (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION LIVE HERE: You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The Good Food Nation Bill was introduced in the Scottish Parliament last year by MSP Mairi Gougeon for Angus North and Mearns and Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands.

So, what is the Good Food Nation Bill? The Bill requires Scottish Ministers and certain public bodies to create Good Food Nation Plans. The relevant bodies identified in the Bill are health boards and local authorities (councils). Other public bodies may be required to produce plans in the future. The Scottish Ministers and relevant authorities need to have regard to these plans when carrying out certain functions. These functions will be set out by the Scottish Ministers in secondary legislation that will be considered by the Scottish Parliament. The Bill was created to support the ambition of the Scottish Government that Scotland become a "Good Food Nation". In 2014, the Scottish Government published a discussion document titled "Recipe for Success: Scotland’s National Food and Drink Policy – Becoming a Good Food Nation", which made a commitment that by 2025, Scotland would be "a Good Food Nation, where people from every walk of life take pride and pleasure in, and benefit from, the food they produce, buy, cook, serve, and eat each day".

The Bill encompasses the following key concepts:

<ul>
	<li>The people of Scotland take a keen interest in their food;</li>
	<li>People who serve and sell food ensure that it is of high quality.</li>
	<li>Everyone in Scotland has easy access to the healthy and nutritious food that they need.</li>
	<li>Diet-related diseases are on the decline;</li>
	<li>Food consumption's environmental impact is decreasing; and</li>
	<li>Scottish producers are ensuring that what they produce is increasingly healthy and environmentally sound.</li>
</ul>

Children in Scotland The national agency for voluntary, statutory, and professional organisations and individuals working with children and their families has responded to the Scottish Government’s consultation on the Good Food Nation Bill, calling for the right to food to be incorporated into Scots law. The ‘right to food’ Scotland bill covers very different aspects of food and was proposed by Labour MSP Rhona Grant, and the intention is to incorporate the bill into Scots law. Government bureaucracy is the same no matter where you are on this planet. Some countries may be more efficient than others, but overall, the workings and processes are very similar and tightly controlled. This is the current Scottish government's flagship policy and has come a long way since 2014, when the idea was first introduced to the public. To give credit to the Scottish National Party (Scottish Government), it’s a very forward and radical way of looking at food in Scotland and for the very first-time food will become an indicator of people’s health and well-being and hopefully a human right! &nbsp;

So, will the bill achieve what it intends to achieve in the coming years for the people of Scotland? The answer is not very clear as of yet, since we are at the very beginning of a very long process. The initial bill tabled is vague, very ambiguous and not very clear as to who will be ultimately responsible for providing or not providing good nutritious food to the citizens of Scotland. At first glance, the bill seems to address all the main factors in determining who, when, and how the policy should be implemented, but as they say in any flagship policy, the devil is in the details. Having read the bill, we, as an organisation, are not fully convinced that this policy will do what it is intended to deliver to its target audience, especially children, low-income families, people on benefits and vulnerable groups. The reason being that all benefits are not in Holyrood’s control, e.g., Universal Credit. In determining the content of the national good food nation plan, the Scottish Ministers must have regard, among other things, to the scope for food-related issues to affect outcomes in relation to (a) social and economic wellbeing; (b) the environment; (c) health; and (d) economic development. These factors alone make it impossible from the onset to expect any constructive, positive, long-term outcomes for the very section of society that it aims to benefit and address food-related health problems and inequalities. Most aspects of the bill, as mentioned before, are vague and will not go even close to eradicating the very problem this bill is meant to address.

Local authorities and health boards are required by law to draw up "Good Food Nation Plans" along with a specified public authority! Not sure what and who this refers too. According to this bill, "food-related issue" means

(a) a food matter, or

(b) any other matter connected with (i) the availability of food, (ii) the production, processing or distribution of food, (iii) the preparation or service of food for consumers. The onus will be once again on big business and corporations to heavily influence this bill in their favour as profits will start to tumble if more food is grown locally and by small farmers and community groups.

I and many other across the political divide have argued that Scottish Labour MSP Rhoda Grant’s The Right to Food (Scotland) Bill should be included as part of the Good Food Nation Bill to ensure no one goes hungry in Scotland. If the bill became law, the Scottish government would have responsibility for ensuring that food is available, accessible, and adequate for everyone. This ultimately will help support citizens of Scotland in achieving good, cheap and affordable nutritious food for all. &nbsp;In a nutshell, a slow but steady start to what could well become a shining example for the rest of the world to see an effective and robust food policy delivering at grassroots level all across Scotland. 
 
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The Good Food Nation Bill was introduced in the Scottish Parliament last year by MSP Mairi Gougeon for Angus North and Mearns and Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands.

The Good Food Nation Bill was introduced in the Scottish Parliament last year by MSP Mairi Gougeon for Angus North and Mearns and Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands. So, what is the Good Food Nation Bill? The Bill requires Scottish Ministers and certain public bodies to create Good Food Nation Plans. The relevant bodies identified in the Bill are health boards and local authorities (councils). Other public bodies may be required to produce plans in the future. The Scottish Ministers and relevant authorities need to have regard to these plans when carrying out certain functions. These functions will be set out by the Scottish Ministers in secondary legislation that will be considered by the Scottish Parliament. The Bill was created to support the ambition of the Scottish Government that Scotland become a "Good Food Nation". In 2014, the Scottish Government published a discussion document titled "Recipe for Success: Scotland’s National Food and Drink Policy – Becoming a Good Food Nation", which made a commitment that by 2025, Scotland would be "a Good Food Nation, where people from every walk of life take pride and pleasure in, and benefit from, the food they produce, buy, cook, serve, and eat each day". The Bill encompasses the following key concepts: The people of Scotland take a keen interest in their food; People who serve and sell food ensure that it is of high quality. Everyone in Scotland has easy access to the healthy and nutritious food that they need. Diet-related diseases are on the decline; Food consumption's environmental impact is decreasing; and Scottish producers are ensuring that what they produce is increasingly healthy and environmentally sound. Children in Scotland The national agency for voluntary, statutory, and professional organisations and individuals working with children and their families has responded to the Scottish Government’s consultation on the Good Food Nation Bill, calling for the right to food to be incorporated into Scots law. The ‘right to food’ Scotland bill covers very different aspects of food and was proposed by Labour MSP Rhona Grant, and the intention is to incorporate the bill into Scots law. Government bureaucracy is the same no matter where you are on this planet. Some countries may be more efficient than others, but overall, the workings and processes are very similar and tightly controlled. This is the current Scottish government's flagship policy and has come a long way since 2014, when the idea was first introduced to the public. To give credit to the Scottish National Party (Scottish Government), it’s a very forward and radical way of looking at food in Scotland and for the very first-time food will become an indicator of people’s health and well-being and hopefully a human right! So, will the bill achieve what it intends to achieve in the coming years for the people of Scotland? The answer is not very clear as of yet, since we are at the very beginning of a very long process. The initial bill tabled is vague, very ambiguous and not very clear as to who will be ultimately responsible for providing or not providing good nutritious food to the citizens of Scotland. At first glance, the bill seems to address all the main factors in determining who, when, and how the policy should be implemented, but as they say in any flagship policy, the devil is in the details. Having read the bill, we, as an organisation, are not fully convinced that this policy will do what it is intended to deliver to its target audience, especially children, low-income families, people on benefits and vulnerable groups. The reason being that all benefits are not in Holyrood’s control, e.g., Universal Credit. In determining the content of the national good food nation plan, the Scottish Ministers must have regard, among other things, to the scope for food-related issues to affect outcomes in relation to (a) social and economic wellbeing; (b) the environment; (c) health; and (d) economic development. These factors alone make it impossible from the onset to expect any constructive, positive, long-term outcomes for the very section of society that it aims to benefit and address food-related health problems and inequalities. Most aspects of the bill, as mentioned before, are vague and will not go even close to eradicating the very problem this bill is meant to address. Local authorities and health boards are required by law to draw up "Good Food Nation Plans" along with a specified public authority! Not sure what and who this refers too. According to this bill, "food-related issue" means (a) a food matter, or (b) any other matter connected with (i) the availability of food, (ii) the production, processing or distribution of food, (iii) the preparation or service of food for consumers. The onus will be once again on big business and corporations to heavily influence this bill in their favour as profits will start to tumble if more food is grown locally and by small farmers and community groups. I and many other across the political divide have argued that Scottish Labour MSP Rhoda Grant’s The Right to Food (Scotland) Bill should be included as part of the Good Food Nation Bill to ensure no one goes hungry in Scotland. If the bill became law, the Scottish government would have responsibility for ensuring that food is available, accessible, and adequate for everyone. This ultimately will help support citizens of Scotland in achieving good, cheap and affordable nutritious food for all. In a nutshell, a slow but steady start to what could well become a shining example for the rest of the world to see an effective and robust food policy delivering at grassroots level all across Scotland. (Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Scotland's Good Food Nation Bill - Leading the way forward

The governance and leadership practices of Cricket Scotland have been found to be "institutionally racist", the organisation leading the independent review of the governing body said on Monday. 
The study confirmed there were 448 examples that demonstrated institutional racism, with 62% of survey respondents saying they had experienced, seen or had reported to them incidents of racism, inequalities or discrimination.

Plan4Sport, commissioned by SportScotland, was tasked with leading the review in December last year and over the course of the last few months the body engaged with over 1,000 people at all levels of Scottish cricket. "Our view is clear: the governance and leadership practices of Cricket Scotland have been institutionally racist," Louise Tideswell, managing director of Plan4Sport, said in a statement.

"Over the review period we have seen the bravery of so many people coming forward to share their stories which had clearly impacted on their lives. "The reality is that the leadership of the organisation failed to see the problems and, in failing to do so, enabled a culture of racially aggravated micro-aggressions to develop. 
"It didn`t address the lack of diversity at board and staff level and missed the need to develop transparent reporting, investigation and case management processes to address incidents of racism and discrimination." 
The board of Cricket Scotland had apologised and resigned on Sunday, a day before the report was published, citing that the resolution of issues and overhaul required was "unachievable" within the proposed timescale.

TREATED DIFFERENTLY 
The review was commissioned after allegations were made by one of the country`s all-time leading wicket-takers, Majid Haq, who said Cricket Scotland was "institutionally racist". Haq`s former team mate Qasim Sheikh also spoke out about abuse he had suffered, with both players saying they were treated differently due to the colour of their skin.

The allegations came after Azeem Rafiq told a British parliamentary committee in November about the discrimination he faced while at Yorkshire, with the spinner also saying the sport in England was "institutionally racist". "These are no longer allegations of racism but a total vindication of Majid Haq, Qasim Sheikh and all those who bravely came forward to give evidence," said Aamer Anwar, the lawyer representing the two players.

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"They welcome the findings and recommendations and grateful to those at Plan4Sport for such a comprehensive and robust investigation, it was indeed the first time they were treated with compassion." 
Anwar added that the board`s resignation was welcome but resigning before the publication of the report meant there was nobody to answer for their failures.

The review`s other findings included a lack of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) or anti-racist training for board, staff, volunteers, players, coaches or umpires as well as no mechanism in place for handling racist incidents. They added that those who raised issues were "sidelined and ignored".

One of the recommendations said Cricket Scotland must be placed in "special measures" by SportScotland until at least October 2023 and new board members be appointed no later than Sept. 30 this year. "The diversity of board members should be a minimum of 40% men and 40% women, ensuring that a minimum of 25% of the total board makeup come from of Black, South-East Asian, or other mixed or multiple ethnic groups," it added. Another recommendation said all investigations resulting from referrals, of which there is a backlog, must be "expedited by a third party with the appropriate expertise".

 
WATERSHED MOMENT 
Cricket Scotland interim CEO Gordon Arthur issued a "heartfelt apology" to all victims of racism and discrimination, saying the report was a watershed moment for the game in Scotland. "We recognise the impact this will have had on individuals and their families. We hope the report provides them with some reassurance that their voices have been heard, and we are sorry this did not happen sooner," Arthur said. 
"It`s clear that significant cultural change must happen and it must happen quickly. The immediate priority must be to get the independent referral process agreed and implemented so the investigations into the referrals can start."

Stewart Harris, the chief executive of SportScotland, said some of the findings in the report are "deeply concerning and in some cases shocking", describing it as a wake-up call for Scottish sport. "As the national agency for sport, we will work with and support Cricket Scotland to help change the culture of Scottish cricket and that must now be the focus," Harris said. "There has been some progress in recent months but we need to see more steps being taken to address the issues raised and importantly that includes the referrals."

The governance and leadership practices of Cricket Scotland have been found to be "institutionally racist", the organisation leading the independent review of the governing body said on Monday.

The governance and leadership practices of Cricket Scotland have been found to be "institutionally racist", the organisation leading the independent review of the governing body said on Monday. The study confirmed there were 448 examples that demonstrated institutional racism, with 62% of survey respondents saying they had experienced, seen or had reported to them incidents of racism, inequalities or discrimination. Plan4Sport, commissioned by SportScotland, was tasked with leading the review in December last year and over the course of the last few months the body engaged with over 1,000 people at all levels of Scottish cricket. "Our view is clear: the governance and leadership practices of Cricket Scotland have been institutionally racist," Louise Tideswell, managing director of Plan4Sport, said in a statement. "Over the review period we have seen the bravery of so many people coming forward to share their stories which had clearly impacted on their lives. "The reality is that the leadership of the organisation failed to see the problems and, in failing to do so, enabled a culture of racially aggravated micro-aggressions to develop. "It didn`t address the lack of diversity at board and staff level and missed the need to develop transparent reporting, investigation and case management processes to address incidents of racism and discrimination." The board of Cricket Scotland had apologised and resigned on Sunday, a day before the report was published, citing that the resolution of issues and overhaul required was "unachievable" within the proposed timescale. TREATED DIFFERENTLY The review was commissioned after allegations were made by one of the country`s all-time leading wicket-takers, Majid Haq, who said Cricket Scotland was "institutionally racist". Haq`s former team mate Qasim Sheikh also spoke out about abuse he had suffered, with both players saying they were treated differently due to the colour of their skin. The allegations came after Azeem Rafiq told a British parliamentary committee in November about the discrimination he faced while at Yorkshire, with the spinner also saying the sport in England was "institutionally racist". "These are no longer allegations of racism but a total vindication of Majid Haq, Qasim Sheikh and all those who bravely came forward to give evidence," said Aamer Anwar, the lawyer representing the two players. ALSO READ | Scotland Cricket found to be 'institutionally racist' after spinner Majid Haq's allegations last year "They welcome the findings and recommendations and grateful to those at Plan4Sport for such a comprehensive and robust investigation, it was indeed the first time they were treated with compassion." Anwar added that the board`s resignation was welcome but resigning before the publication of the report meant there was nobody to answer for their failures. The review`s other findings included a lack of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) or anti-racist training for board, staff, volunteers, players, coaches or umpires as well as no mechanism in place for handling racist incidents. They added that those who raised issues were "sidelined and ignored". One of the recommendations said Cricket Scotland must be placed in "special measures" by SportScotland until at least October 2023 and new board members be appointed no later than Sept. 30 this year. "The diversity of board members should be a minimum of 40% men and 40% women, ensuring that a minimum of 25% of the total board makeup come from of Black, South-East Asian, or other mixed or multiple ethnic groups," it added. Another recommendation said all investigations resulting from referrals, of which there is a backlog, must be "expedited by a third party with the appropriate expertise". WATERSHED MOMENT Cricket Scotland interim CEO Gordon Arthur issued a "heartfelt apology" to all victims of racism and discrimination, saying the report was a watershed moment for the game in Scotland. "We recognise the impact this will have had on individuals and their families. We hope the report provides them with some reassurance that their voices have been heard, and we are sorry this did not happen sooner," Arthur said. "It`s clear that significant cultural change must happen and it must happen quickly. The immediate priority must be to get the independent referral process agreed and implemented so the investigations into the referrals can start." Stewart Harris, the chief executive of SportScotland, said some of the findings in the report are "deeply concerning and in some cases shocking", describing it as a wake-up call for Scottish sport. "As the national agency for sport, we will work with and support Cricket Scotland to help change the culture of Scottish cricket and that must now be the focus," Harris said. "There has been some progress in recent months but we need to see more steps being taken to address the issues raised and importantly that includes the referrals."

Scotland Cricket governance found to be 'institutionally racist' following an independent review

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