Talks made it ‘more likely’ Commonwealth Games will return to Glasgow – Gray
Recent talks have made it “more likely” the Commonwealth Games will return to Glasgow in 2026, Scotland’s Health Secretary has said. Neil Gray said it is possible the games could return as a “smaller event”,
Scotland ready to host scaled-down Commonwealth Games after Australia’s withdrawal over costs
A deal is on the verge of being agreed for Glasgow to stage the next Commonwealth Games – but in a scaled-back format that will cast further doubt over the event’s future. Scottish Health Secretary Neil Gray confirmed talks were being held with Commonwealth Games Australia,
Commonwealth Games-Australia hopes pared-back Glasgow will lure other hosts
Australia hopes its support for a scaled-back Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in 2026 will "reset" the multi-sport event's brand and entice more nations into hosting. The Scottish government has backed Glasgow's bid for the Games which were originally to be hosted by Australia's Victoria state before it pulled out citing cost concerns.
Glasgow to host scaled-back Commonwealth Games in 2026
Glasgow is set to host a pared-back Commonwealth Games in 2026 after the Scottish government agreed a rescue package backed by a multimillion-pound investment from Australian authorities. Neil Gray, health minister,
Scotland to host 2026 Commonwealth Games after Australia backed out
Scotland has rescued the Commonwealth Games that were in jeopardy after Australia's Victoria state backed out of plans to host the 2026 sporting event. Glasgow, which hosted the event 10 years ago, will do so again,
Glasgow gets green light to host scaled-down Commonwealth Games in 2026
Commonwealth Games Scotland announced in April it had developed a “cost-effective” proposal to stage the Games.
Glasgow Confirmed as Commonwealth Games 2026 Hosts After Scotland Government Give Green Light
Commonwealth Games 2024 to take place in Glasgow, after Scotland's government provided the green light to host a trimmed-down version of the multi-nation spectacle. Earlier, the Australian state of Victoria had backed out as hosts after citing concerns over the rising costs of hosting the games but Glasgow has bailed them out.
Victorian government offers support for 'very scaled back' Commonwealth Games as Scotland steps in to save event
Victorian Government Services Minister Gabrielle Williams has reacted to news the Scottish city of Glasgow will host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, as she defended the state's botched bid to host the sporting showpiece.
Victorian government stands by decision to scrap Commonwealth Games as Scotland takes up hosting rights
The Victorian government maintains it was justified in scrapping the 2026 Commonwealth Games, which now look set to be hosted by Glasgow.
Glasgow confirmed as hosts as 2026 Commonwealth Games are saved with Aussie help
Commonwealth Games are officially happening, with Australia all but funding the event to take place in a foreign country on the other side of the world. More than a year after Victorian premier Dan Andrews bailed out on hosting the Games in regional Victoria,
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Neil Gray: Every working parent always has dad-guilt or mum-guilt – I am no different
Oasis is clearly on Neil Gray’s mind. Or, more specifically, reports he was trying to buy tickets for one of the band’s ...
Unison votes to accept 5.5% NHS pay deal in Scotland
Members of the largest trade union in the NHS have voted to accept a 5.5% pay deal on offer from the Scottish government.
SNP health secretary Neil Gray admits being in Oasis queue while chairing dementia meeting
The Scottish Government minister had rubbished our sister paper the Sunday Mail's exclusive story revealing that he had been ...
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Scottish Health Secretary Neil Gray admits he was 'in the queue' for Oasis tickets during conference meeting
MSP Neil Gray previously claimed he "wasn't trying to buy tickets in the meeting" but has now revealed he was queuing up online. In a bid to explain his earlier denial, Mr Gray said his phone ...
Health secretary denies 'crisis' in Scotland's NHS
Neil Gray has been accused of being "in denial" after defending the performance of the health service.
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NHS in Scotland is not in crisis, says Neil Gray
The health secretary accepted there were “challenges” but insisted the Scottish Government was “facing up to them” ...
Scottish health secretary Neil Gray denies he tried to buy Oasis tickets during Alzheimer's panel at SNP conference
Neil Gray branded the report at the weekend as "total nonsense" and instead said he was "fully focused on chairing and contributing" to the session.
NHS is not in crisis, says Scottish Health Secretary Neil Gray
The health service has been struggling in recent years with high waiting times, with more than 800,000 people currently on an ...
Retail CEOs are facing a brutal reckoning
Nike's John Donahoe is the latest CEO to get the chop amid a difficult environment for retail and consumer-focused companies ...
Union votes to accept 5.5% NHS Scotland pay deal
Members of the Unite union working in Scotland's NHS have voted to accept a 5.5% pay rise from the Scottish government.The ...
Alcohol advertising could be curbed – Gray
Experts will review how the public’s exposure to alcohol advertising can be reduced following the “harrowing” rise in alcohol ...