The drug death rate is a national emergency in Europe, highlighted by a council funding issue determined by a document published in Edinburgh.
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The drug death rate is a national emergency in Europe, highlighted by a council funding issue determined by a document published in Edinburgh.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.A drug cocktail has been linked to increasing death rates across Europe.1 source
Drug death rate is a national emergency in Europe, linked to council funding issues in Edinburgh.1 source
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City mayors, including Andy Burnham of Greater Manchester, advocate for greater regional devolution power for Scottish cities like Glasgow and Edinburgh.Also in this story
- Greg Clark argued that cities needed regional empowerment, leading to the securing of the first City Deal outside England, while noting the risk of falling behind England's city regions.
- Nicola Sturgeon's personal life, including issues with her estranged husband, has become public and is now linked to her political role and city matters in Glasgow.
- Political debate at Holyrood argues that centralization hinders long-term economic growth.
- Andy Burnham contested leadership against Jeremy Corbyn in 2015 while serving as mayor of Greater Manchester.
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Edinburgh
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Glasgow
city in Scotland, United Kingdom
- Unrest in Northern Ireland, originating in Belfast, has escalated with violence spilling over into Glasgow.
- The UK government is reviewing funding models for England, recognizing the need for stronger, essential cities like Birmingham, Leeds, and Liverpool to drive national growth, while also addressing capital city pressures in London.
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Europe
terrestrial continent located in north-western Eurasia