Glasgow set to host 2026 Commonwealth Games as Scottish Government backs plan
Scotland’s Health Secretary Neil Gray said no public money is required from the Scottish Government to fund the Games.
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,
Glasgow 'on verge' of deal to host 2026 Commonwealth Games
The Scottish government is on the verge of agreeing a deal for Glasgow to host the Commonwealth Games in 2026. BBC Scotland News understands Health Secretary Neil Gray will hold talks with Commonwealth Games Australia on Monday morning.
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”,
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.
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Health secretary denies 'crisis' in Scotland's NHS
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SNP health secretary Neil Gray admits being in Oasis queue while chairing dementia meeting
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NHS is not in crisis, says Scottish Health Secretary Neil Gray
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Scottish Health Secretary Neil Gray admits he was 'in the queue' for Oasis tickets during conference meeting
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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” ...