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Figures show record number of 'excellent' bathing waters in Scotland

THE highest number of Scotland’s bathing waters on record will meet the best environmental standards in 2025, figures have shown...

The National (Scotland) · Nov 19, 2024

'Good global citizen' Scotland to fund cholera vaccine testing in Africa

Cash from the Scottish Government is to be used to develop cholera vaccine testing in parts of Africa ...

The National (Scotland) · Nov 13, 2024

Health Secretary 'doing his job' while attending football matches, says minister

THE Scottish Health Secretary was doing his job while being driven in a ministerial car to attend free football matches, Gillian Martin has said...

The National (Scotland) · Nov 11, 2024

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Minister denies Scottish Government has 'watered down' climate goals

SCOTLAND'S Net Zero Secretary has denied “watering down” the Scottish Government’s climate targets after ditching key emissions goals.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 11, 2024

New Scottish climate bill passes despite claims of 'failure' by Greens

LEGISLATION that will see Scotland move to using five-year carbon budgets to set climate targets has been passed.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 5, 2024

Views sought on reforms to energy infrastructure planning

The Government says the changes will make the system for considering large energy projects more efficient.

Evening Standard · Oct 28, 2024

SNP hail Labour reforms to Scottish planning laws on energy

REFORMS to energy planning rules aimed at accelerating new clean power developments have been unveiled by the Scottish and UK governments.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 28, 2024

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Ian Murray: UK Government 'can't guarantee new job for every Grangemouth worker'

THE UK Government cannot guarantee a new job for every worker who could be laid off when the Grangemouth refinery closes next year, the Scottish…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 17, 2024

Call for 'reset' as Holyrood backs bill to water down climate ambitions

THERE are calls for the Scottish Government to “reset” its climate ambitions after MSPs voted in favour of watering down targets a minister…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 10, 2024

Scotland's renewable electricity generation hits record high

SCOTLAND has generated more renewable electricity so far this year than ever before, according to fresh statistics.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 26, 2024

'Fantasy talk': Ministers criticised for Grangemouth media appearances

THE UK and Scottish governments have been criticised by a major trade union after ministerial media appearances focusing on Grangemouth over the…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 16, 2024

SNP Energy Secretary contradicts BBC report on Grangemouth

THE Scottish Government has “no idea” who the prospective buyer for Grangemouth oil refinery is, the acting Energy Secretary has said…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 15, 2024

Grangemouth: Scotland’s only oil refinery to close with £100m support package as 400 jobs lost

The move by owners Petroineos is expected to lead to the loss of 400 jobs over the next two years.

The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2024

Exporting hydrogen to Europe ‘will be gamechanger’ for Scottish economy – minister

PLANS to export hydrogen to Europe will be a “gamechanger” for the Scottish economy, according to the Scottish Government’s acting Net Zero…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 11, 2024

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The National (Scotland) · Sep 11, 2024

Scotland to host major wind investment forum as part of new Green Industrial Strategy

SCOTLAND is to host a major wind investment forum next year as part of the new Green Industrial Strategy...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 26, 2024

Nature charity challenges ‘disappointing’ Scottish Government move to redirect funds

A NATURE charity has challenged the Scottish Government move to redirect money intended for restoring nature and improving biodiversity towards…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 12, 2024

Greater protective measures needed for Scottish oceans, government told

The introduction of measures to prevent “damaging” activities in many of Scotland’s Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) has “stalled”,…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 9, 2024

Kate Forbes launches £880k fund to teach 'next generation of Scottish entrepreneurs'

THE Scottish Government has allocated hundreds of thousands of pounds of funding to help train the “next generation of business founders” ...

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The National (Scotland) · Jun 26, 2024

Charges for single-use coffee cups on table after Holyrood passes new bill

NEW legislation that could bring in charges for single-use coffee cups, as well as fines for those who “deliberately contaminate” recycling, has…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 24, 2024

Confusion over Scottish Government 'ending solar panel funding'

THE Scottish Government has been called out for its “confusing” stance on solar panel funding which appears to have been silently scrapped…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 19, 2024

Energy Secretary Mairi McAllan to take maternity leave for birth of first child

MAIRI McAllan will leave the Scottish Government until next year as she goes on maternity leave for the birth of her first child.

The National (Scotland) · May 28, 2024

Scottish Government to ‘review and adapt’ wood burning stove regulations

THE Scottish Government has committed to “reviewing and adapting” the regulations on wood burning stoves and biomass boilers...

The National (Scotland) · Nov 30, 2023

New law will help the 'blight' of raptor persecution in Scotland, says minister

A NEW law will help to end the “blight” of raptor persecution on Scottish grouse moors, a minister has said.

The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2023

Scottish energy minister calls for social tariffs for struggling families

It would mean those in financial difficulty pay lower prices for energy.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 27, 2023

Energy minister: It’d be 'unusual' if Scottish bond plans don't help fund net zero

ENERGY Minister Gillian Martin has said it would be “unusual” if Scottish bond plans don’t help with net zero ambitions.

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