14/07/2016 Reporting Scotland

reported that there were several people believed to be injured lying

in the street. The First Minister Nicola Sturgeon

says she's deeply disappointed after the new Chancellor said

he didn't see Scotland forming a different

relationship with the EU. Philip Hammond's comments also

appear to put him at odds with his cabinet colleague,

the Scottish Secretary. Our Westminster correspondent

Nick Eardley reports. Scotland's man in the Cabinet. Not

the most surprising of appointments, he is the only Conservative MP from

a Scottish seat. He might not be going anywhere, but many of two

Reza's may top team are new to be jobs. -- to Reza May. Is Brexit

dangerous for the economy? He said this morning he will not change the

funding arrangements which decide much of Scotland's budgets. When

asked if he could see Scotland developing a different relationship

with the EU, he told the BBC... No, I think the best future for Scotland

is inside the United Kingdom economy. Let's make this United

Kingdom economy work for all of us and let's negotiate with the

European Union from outside the European Union, a relationship which

works for Britain and works for Europe. That appears to be slightly

different from what the Scottish secretary thinks. What I've said is

if it is possible for Scotland to get a different arrangement from the

EU, of course we will look at that. That is why we are not standing in

the way of the first-Minister initiatives. The Chancellor has

expressed a view that he thinks it is unlikely of a separate Scottish

deal, but let's see what the Scottish First Minister comes back

with and we will look at that. I think it is very important that

Scotland's needs are addressed in this negotiation process. The

Scottish Government should play a strong part in the negotiations that

are going to take place. The comments highlight a challenge. The

Prime Minister is determined the UK believe the European Union. Can she

find a path that allows Scotland to be doing that retain a relationship

as the rest of the UK leaves? Nicholas Burdon has been holding

talks on maintaining Scotland's relationship with the EU. -- Nicola

Sturgeon. Her party says the Prime Minister needs to respect the

referendum result in Scotland. She Minister needs to respect the

has to recognise Scotland's position. We have a expressed

position with the backing of the Scottish Parliament that Scotland

went to remain inside Europe. Theresa May As do respect the

Scottish people and the Scottish Government. Nicola Sturgeon will

meet the Prime Minister as soon as tomorrow. Two of the most powerful

women in Scotland have lots to discuss. Europe will be at the top

of that agenda. The Prime Minister will travel

to Scotland tomorrow to meet Earlier, I asked Nicola Sturgeon

what she will say to Theresa May. I am determined that we protect

Scotland's interests. Many of our interests, our businesses and

universities, workers' rights are all at risk because of the Brexit

vote. Scotland did not vote to Leave the EU. I am determined to protect

those interests. Can I do that through the UK process? My message

to Theresa May is that the more open and flexible that process can be,

the better. It may reach a conclusion that independence is the

only way to protect those interests but I will examine every option

along the way. This afternoon, the First Minister

attended the inaugural meeting of the group of experts set up

to advise the Scottish Government The Standing Council on Europe

is made up of 18 specialists As Lisa Summers reports,

it will offer guidance on Scotland's Whether the streets of Amsterdam,

Paris or central Edinburgh, our connections with the European

community are long-standing and deep rooted. In so many ways, we

collaborate with Europe in education that is cooperation over student

places and funding. In science and technology, money and expertise

comes from the EU. Much of our high Street is shaped with our

relationship with Europe. The question is, can Scotland maintain

its relationship with the EU 's last Remain part of the UK? The First

Minister has called upon some of the leading experts for advice. From

finance, business, Law, science. We are looking at the way in the short

run we can influence the engagement with the whole Brexit debate at UK

level and EU level. Also, in terms of practical advice, to the Scottish

Government. On the table, the future relationship with the EU. Whether

there is a second referendum or not. -- independence referendum. He says

whilst negotiations brokered over access to the single market,

Scotland can take some matters into its own hands. There is no reason

why for devolved issues, the complete building blocks in place.

Free movement of students has been very important to Scottish

universities. 10% of the research funding is from Europe. Can we

maintain that funding? Justice and home affairs is a devolved matter in

Scotland and our positions, would we want to remain part of that? Here we

are in the holiday season. Thousands of Scots are going off on holiday at

the moment. One of the things we value is that the know if their

flight is delayed or cancelled, they are entitled to compensation.

flight is delayed or cancelled, they is compensation that is agreed

through the European Union. Ultimately, until the UK Government

exit plan is clear, it will beef difficult to see what our future

relationship with the EU will be like. -- it will be difficult.

The UK Government has begun the process of transferring

some welfare powers from Westminster to Holyrood.

This will be the first time the Scottish Government has been

able to legislate to introduce new benefits,

Our social affairs correspondent, Reevel Alderson reports.

Food banks of the most visible sign of poverty in Scotland. Charities

running them see demand is still rising. Agencies giving advice say

increasingly they are sending clients they as the effects of

benefit cuts are felt by individuals. Citizens advice

Scotland has welcomed the transfer of welfare powers to Holyrood, which

it says meat tailor solutions to the problems here. It can have a big

role in policy. Having a better culture, better administration

benefits does not need to cost money. It is doing things any better

we can make sure people do not have those periods without payment and

drop into poverty as a result. Many clients are choosing between

heating, food or Brent when the benefits have been cut or delayed.

The Scottish Government says it can help improve the efficiency of the

welfare system and increase benefits were necessary. ?20 million into one

of the employment support streams because there has been a huge cut

from the UK Government. We want to examine the efficiencies in the

system. Any efficiencies that can be made can be used to help people in

need. Introduced that dignity and respect and build that system over a

period of sign time. 80% of the welfare but that two budget is being

retained by Westminster. -- 80% of the welfare budget.

Now the world's best golfers have been playing today at the first

round at the Open Championship in Troon.

Good weather was one of the main talking points with the players.

And the best of conditions meant scoring was low.

Our reporter Jonathan Sutherland followed the action.

The dawn of a new opening championship. A dream for Monty to

tee off on his home course, immediately turned into a nightmare.

A double bogey on the first call. To his credit, he rallied with five

birdies on the first nine holes. He held this putt on the 18th to finish

level par. A lot better players than me would have taken 71 after being

two over on the first. One of the easiest holes. To be two over there

and a lot better players, top ten in the world, so I am very proud of

myself for hanging in. That was easy, easy to score 78 there.

Simple. Not such a different ball for Russell knocks either. He double

bogeyed at the second. Rarely plain sailing for some of the big players

either. A good start for Rory McIlroy but a double bogey in the

14th. If somebody give me a 69, I would have taken it. If somebody had

given me that score on the 10th, I would not have. I knew today was a

day where we had to make the most of the conditions because I did not

think we will see the course like this for the rest of the week. I

think the elements are going to be a bit of a challenge. 200 par,

something in the 60s, it is a solid start. Glorious sunshine, glorious

golf. The 2010 stays at the 14th. A date with golf in Scotland truly

shone. -- a day. The star of the show

at the Open today was He carded a 63, the joint-lowest

round in major history, to set a clubhouse

lead of eight under. Mickelson said he played one

of the best rounds of his life but "felt like crying" after

missing this putt on the 18th Football, and Hearts drew 0-0

with Birkirkara tonight in Malta One of the best chances

for the Edinburgh side was this The second leg will be played

at Tynecastle next week. Two other Scottish teams have been

in Europa League action. Aberdeen were 3-0

winners over Ventspils. The goals coming from

Jayden Stockley, Adam Rooney and Wes Burns, just

minutes after he went on. Meanwhile in Denmark,

Brondby beat Hibs 1-0. Now, we heard about the good weather

at the golf earlier - not likely to be the same

conditions tomorrow alas. Here's Kawser with the

latest on the forecast. You are right. Today it was glorious

per most of us across the country with decent spells and temperatures

up to 21 Celsius in Edinburgh and in Glasgow 20 Celsius. Some of had late

sunshine. More cloud across the west. Cloudy and breezy, too.

Strengthening cells to south-westerly wind is. We are

losing that ridge of high pressure as this area of low pressure and

weather systems pushed in across the south west of the country and the

north-west as well. By tomorrow morning, outbreaks of rain here.

Cloudy conditions towards the east but dry for a time and breezy

conditions for all. Eight o'clock in the morning, take an umbrella with

you. Across the west of the country in Galloway and the Western Isles.

Heavy bursts of rain and the north-west Highlands and also for

the Western Isles here as well. Scattered showers and Shetland

staying largely dry with spells throughout the morning. The wider

look throughout the day, rain across Northern Ireland and spreading

eastwards across Scotland, too. Some of that will be heavy and persistent

and misty conditions across the hills and the south-west. It will be

drier in the south but humid conditions to all. Temperatures up

to 22 degrees Celsius. The link unit and breezy throughout the day. For

the golf it will be quite wet, especially during the morning.

Becoming drier for a time before we see further rain later. Saturday

will be the drier day but throughout it will be breezy, making conditions

challenging for the players. It wider look them through Saturday,

outbreaks of rain across the north. Across the far south, staying with

humid conditions. That is your forecast.

And all from Reporting Scotland tonight.

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