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Government to allow flat rate tourist tax

The visitor levy gives councils the power to tax stays in hotels and other accommodation.

The Independent UK

Kate Forbes: I have no interest in spat with the UK Government over Mossmorran

The Deputy First Minister said reports of a conflict with Labour are a ‘dis-service’ to at-risk workers.

Evening Standard

Scotland demands £24.5m from Westminster for Trump and Vance visits

Treasury says trips were private while Scottish ministers point out US president met Keir Starmer and it had to stump up for extra policing

The Guardian - UK

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Review into Flamingo Land plans to be led by official who approved it

A review into the Scottish Government's decision to approve Flamingo Land's controversial Loch Lomond resort is being led by the same official who…

The National (Scotland)

No changes to council tax 'in this decade', says Scottish Government

THE Scottish Government has said there will not be changes made to council tax “in this decade”.

The National (Scotland)

'Illogical': Trade union concerns over planned £1bn public service cuts

THE Scottish Government’s plan to reform public services and save billions by the end of the decade has been branded “reckless and illogical”…

The National (Scotland)

Controversial Loch Lomond Flamingo Land plans recalled by Scottish ministers

CONTROVERSIAL plans to build a resort on the banks of Loch Lomond have been recalled by Scottish Ministers after they were approved ...

The National (Scotland)

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John Swinney urged to intervene and scrap Flamingo Land plans at fiery FMQs

JOHN Swinney has been urged to intervene and scrap plans to build a multi-million pound resort and water park development on the banks of Loch…

The National (Scotland)

These are the businesses conducting the most lobbying in Holyrood

Fossil fuel giants, influential PR firms and the short-term lets industry are among the top lobbyists of the Scottish Government since John Swinney…

The National (Scotland)

BBC issues correction after challenging SNP minister with Labour activist's comments

THE BBC has issued a correction after it challenged an SNP minister with comments from a Labour activist who it presented as an independent…

The National (Scotland)

SNP’s Stephen Flynn steps back from decision to pursue both MSP and MP jobs

Mr Flynn previously said he would run for the Aberdeen South and Kincardine North seat in the next Holyrood election while remaining an MP.

Evening Standard

Flynn is a star with immense talent, says Swinney amid double-jobbing row

The First Minister said being an MP and MSP is ‘very demanding’, when asked about the SNP Westminster leader’s career ambitions.

The Independent UK

'Double-jobbing' as MP and MSP is not sustainable, SNP minister says

BEING an MP and MSP at the same time is “not sustainable”, an SNP minister has said ...

The National (Scotland)

Double-jobbing as MP and MSP ‘not sustainable’, says Scottish minister

Stephen Flynn, re-elected as an SNP MP in July, has announced plans to seek a Holyrood seat in 2026.

Evening Standard

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The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government announces new planning hub to speed up housebuilding

SCOTLAND'S public finance minister has pledged changes to the planning system to help it play a “full part” in tackling the country’s housing…

The National (Scotland)

Planning system is failing to tackle Scotland’s housing emergency, say experts

NEW statistics highlight a service which is “under-resourced” and “ill-equipped" to deal with Scotland’s escalating housing emergency,…

The National (Scotland)

SNP 'considering' reversing Winter Fuel Payment cut, minister says

THE SNP are “considering” whether to reverse a Westminster cut to pensioners’ winter support payments, a minister has claimed.

Evening Standard

Budget will bring ‘era of growth’ for Scotland, vows Murray

The Scottish Secretary was speaking ahead of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s spending statement on Wednesday.

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SNP members call for Israeli firm divestment review by Scottish Government

SNP members have called for a Scottish Government review into “commercial arrangements” with businesses complicit in Israel’s illegal…

The Guardian - UK

SNP minister apologises over secret meeting with Israeli diplomat after outcry

Angus Robertson says he should have only met Israel’s deputy UK ambassador in order to discuss Gaza ceasefire

The National (Scotland)

Minister says 'more clarity' could be provided on Government's Israel meeting

A SCOTTISH Government minister has defended Angus Robertson’s meeting with a senior Israeli diplomat – although said more “clarity” could be…

The National (Scotland)

'This is not austerity': Labour MPs sent 'lines to take' amid spending cuts

LABOUR MPs have reportedly been told to hammer home the message “this is not austerity” after Rachel Reeves confirmed swingeing cuts to plug a…

The National (Scotland)

'Plainly wrong': Ian Murray accused of 'lie' about SNP minister amid austerity row

AN SNP MSP has accused the Scottish Secretary of choosing “to lie on air” amid a row over an apparently false statement about the SNP Finance…

The National (Scotland)

What do Labour's Winter Fuel Payment cuts mean for people in Scotland?

CHANCELLOR Rachel Reeves has cut the Winter Fuel Payment in a bid to make up what she calls a £22 billion “black hole” in the UK’s finances…

The National (Scotland)

'Completely wrong' to say Labour knew cuts needed before election, Ian Murray claims

SCOTTISH Secretary Ian Murray has claimed it is “completely wrong” to say that Labour politicians knew public spending cuts would be needed…

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