SCOTLAND
BBC News
John Swinney is to update MSPs on issues relating to the independent inquiry into child abuse in Scotland.
A ministerial statement has been scheduled at Holyrood for the education secretary to address the chamber.
Mr Swinney recently told MSPs he had spoken to inquiry chairwoman Lady Smith about potentially expanding the remit of the inquiry.
A bill has been introduced at Holyrood removing any time bar on people seeking damages over childhood abuse.
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