Simon Johnson

Alex Salmond's advisers tell him to 'think again about nuclear'

telegraph.co.uk     yesterday   4 related          

Alex Salmond's hand-picked team of economic advisers have told the First Minister to think again about his opposition to nuclear power. By Simon Johnson, Scottish Political Editor The SNP leader is implacably opposed to...                    

Police numbers up in Scotland as recruitment drive bites

telegraph.co.uk     yesterday   2 related          

Police numbers have reached record levels thanks to the first phase of a recruitment drive agreed by Scottish ministers and the Tories. By Simon Johnson, Scottish Political Editor Official figures published on Friday show...                    

Digger: Party political spat erupts over Olympic cash

guardian.co.uk     Aug 28, 2008          

An open row has broken out between Gerry Sutcliffe and Colin Moynihan with government patience wearing thin over the British Olympic Association chairman's gripes about money. Lord Moynihan, a Tory peer, used a weekend...                    

Olympic hero Chris Hoy returns to home city

telegraph.co.uk     Aug 27, 2008   15 related          

Olympic hero Chris Hoy made a triumphant return to his home city, with 40,000 people lining the streets of Edinburgh to greet the triple gold medal winner. By Simon Johnson, Scottish Political Editor Chris Hoy waves to...                    

Condominum towers for Foss Waterway win key approval

thenewstribune.com     Aug 26, 2008   2 related          

The state Department of Ecology has approved a change to Tacoma’s shoreline management plan that could allow 180-foot condominium towers on the northwest side of the Thea Foss Waterway. “This is the process to get us to...                    

More FA jobs to go after exit of Barwick

independent.co.uk     Aug 24, 2008   1 related          

The Football Association are determined to press on with the same management structure for both their internal organisation and the 2018 World Cup bid despite the conflicts leading to the announcement on Wednesday that...                    

Fabio Capello's job not in danger, says Triesman

guardian.co.uk     Aug 22, 2008   82 related          

Fabio Capello is yet to take charge of England in a competitive match. Photograph: John Sibley/Action Images Lord Triesman, the Football Association's independent chairman, has assured Fabio Capello that his position as England...                    

Scotland's largest health board announces £42 million cuts

telegraph.co.uk     Aug 21, 2008   1 related          

Scotland's largest health board has ordered £42million of cuts after being handed a "significantly lower" budget by SNP ministers. By Simon Johnson, Scottish Political Editor NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde blamed the shortfall...                    

Scottish schools shut as thousands of council staff go on strike

telegraph.co.uk     Aug 20, 2008   20 related          

Tens of thousands of council workers have staged a one-day strike, pitching schools, rubbish collections and ferry services across Scotland into chaos. By Simon Johnson, Scottish Political Editor Staff are angry at being...                    

Imperial students to represent the UK in zero emissions championship

imperial.ac.uk     Aug 19, 2008          

Imperial Racing Green team to compete in 2008 Formula Zero Championships – News Imperial College is not responsible for the content of external websites Wednesday 13 August 2008 By Colin Smith The world’s first ever zero...                    

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