Delivery of first ferry due from Ferguson Marine delayed again THE first ferry due to be delivered from the Ferguson Marine shipyard has been delayed again ... The National (Scotland) · Jun 28, 2024
'A future made in Scotland': SNP launch General Election battle bus THE SNP have launched their General Election battle bus, with just six days left until the polls close on July 4 ... The National (Scotland) · Jun 28, 2024
Boundary changes have oddly cut up the Highlands – but that could help SNP EVEN before this election, the idea that the First Past The Post voting system is all about “local representation at Westminster” used to… The National (Scotland) · Jun 26, 2024
Labour’s GB Energy will not tackle unfairness and lacks clarity, says Kate Forbes LABOUR'S proposals for GB Energy remain unclear and will not tackle “unfairness” in the energy market, Scottish Deputy First Minister Kate… The National (Scotland) · Jun 25, 2024
SNP launch Highland manifesto with pledge to undo damage done by Brexit THE SNP have launched their Highland manifesto as they highlight the damage caused by Brexit as the party promises to stand up for rural… The National (Scotland) · Jun 24, 2024
Next UK government must cut VAT to help businesses, says Kate Forbes SCOTLAND'S Deputy First Minister has demanded the UK’s next prime minister commits to cutting the rate of VAT ... The National (Scotland) · Jun 21, 2024
BBC receives more than 100 complaints over Question Time 'bias against Kate Forbes' THE BBC received more than 100 complaints accusing the broadcaster of “bias against Kate Forbes and the SNP” following an episode of Question… The National (Scotland) · Jun 20, 2024
Kate Forbes: UK migration policies are biggest challenge to Scottish economic growth KATE Forbes has warned that UK policies on migration are the “biggest challenge” for economic growth in Scotland. The National (Scotland) · Jun 17, 2024
Kate Forbes pledges SNP will protect Scottish salmon industry DEPUTY First Minister Kate Forbes has pledged the SNP will protect Scottish food industries like salmon producers... The National (Scotland) · Jun 15, 2024
Nigel Farage trying to destroy Tory party, says David Cameron – as it happened Foreign secretary warns voters not to be taken in by Reform’s ‘inflammatory’ language and ‘hopeless policy’ The Guardian - UK · Jun 15, 2024
'I’ve not finished': Kate Forbes continuously interrupted on BBC Question Time KATE Forbes was interrupted multiple times by almost all other panel members and host Fiona Bruce on last night's The National (Scotland) · Jun 14, 2024
Former Yes strategist and Kate Forbes to appear on Question Time in Scotland BBC’S Question Time is set to come to Edinburgh on Thursday night with a panel including opposition party leaders and a former Yes strategist ... The National (Scotland) · Jun 13, 2024
'Hypocrisy': Kate Forbes and Jackie Baillie in fiery FMQs clash over EU funding KATE Forbes accused Jackie Baillie of “hypocrisy” as the two clashed over EU funding which has yet to be allocated by the Scottish Government… The National (Scotland) · Jun 6, 2024
Kate Forbes tears into Douglas Ross over 'betrayal' of his Tory colleague KATE Forbes has torn into Douglas Ross during a fiery clash at First Minister’s Questions, saying that voters in Scotland’s north east cannot… The National (Scotland) · Jun 6, 2024
The National (Scotland) · Jun 5, 2024 Kate Forbes takes aim at Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer after ITV debate KATE Forbes has taken aim at Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer for the pair’s failure to mention Scotland once during a debate on ITV ...
The National (Scotland) · Jun 5, 2024 SNP not against new oil and gas licences, Kate Forbes says THE SNP is not against new oil and gas licences, Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes has said.
The Independent UK · May 30, 2024 Global aid group asks warring forces to respect its neutrality with 24 of its aid workers killed The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies has asked state forces and combatants to respect its neutrality and work of delivering urgent humanitarian help to the most destitute in war zones, saying 24 of its aid workers have been killed this year mostly in the Gaza Strip
The Independent UK · May 29, 2024 The Latest | 3 Israeli soldiers are killed in a booby trap explosion in Rafah, Israeli media says The Israeli military says three soldiers have been killed in Rafah
The Independent UK · May 29, 2024 Authorities in Papua New Guinea search for safer ground for thousands of landslide survivors Authorities in Papua New Guinea are searching for safer ground to relocate thousands of survivors at risk from a potential second landslide in the country's highlands, while the arrival of heavy earth-moving equipment at the disaster site where hundreds are buried has been delayed
The National (Scotland) · May 28, 2024 SNP to back Michael Matheson suspension, Kate Forbes amendment suggests THE SNP look set to agree to suspend former health secretary Michael Matheson from the Scottish parliament for 27 days ...
The National (Scotland) · May 26, 2024 Kate Forbes: ‘I’ve wanted to be minister for Gaelic since I was elected’ KATE Forbes will admit herself she’s not always entirely comfortable speaking Gaelic.
The National (Scotland) · May 20, 2024 Kate Forbes announces £5m funding boost for start-up businesses Scotland’s Deputy First Minister has announced a £5 million package to support start-up businesses from under-represented groups.
The National (Scotland) · May 20, 2024 Kate Forbes to unveil support package for Scottish start-ups Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes is expected to unveil support for start-up firms on Monday as the new administration seeks to declare Scotland…
The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2024 Scotland’s vulnerable marine life not properly protected, campaigners warn Scottish government accused of missing deadlines to take action on overfishing and effects of climate breakdown
The National (Scotland) · May 19, 2024 Business chiefs 'excited' by new SNP leadership despite industry 'resentment' BUSINESS leaders have insisted they are “optimistic” about a fresh direction set out by First Minister John Swinney and his deputy Kate Forbes.