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Scottish Enterprise to keep funding Israel-linked arms firms, Kate Forbes says

SCOTTISH Enterprise will continue giving public money to firms providing Israel with weapons, Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes has confirmed

The National (Scotland) · Jun 25, 2025

Scotland's 'bucking international trends' on investment. Is that a good thing?

BILLIONS of pounds are set to flow out of Scotland due to foreign investment figures celebrated by the Scottish Government ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 22, 2025

Scottish Government ending use of WhatsApp after Covid inquiry criticism

The new policy came into effect on Friday.

Evening Standard · Jun 20, 2025

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Scottish Government removes WhatsApp from all official devices

THE SCOTTISH Government has removed WhatsApp and other messaging apps from official devices.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 20, 2025

First new distillery in Scottish region in more than 100 years opens its doors

THE first new distillery to open in Inverclyde for more than a century has filled its first oak cask as it opens its doors for business ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 20, 2025

Kate Forbes pledges to ‘leave no stone unturned’ to help save Alexander Dennis jobs

SCOTLAND'S deputy First Minister has pledged to “leave no stone unturned” to secure a future for the workers at risk of losing their jobs at…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 20, 2025

BAE given £9.2 million to create 300 shipbuilding jobs by Scottish Government

The Scottish Government has awarded BAE Systems more than £9 million in funding towards a training and skills academy to help create 300 jobs

The National (Scotland) · Jun 19, 2025

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MSPs pass bill giving Gaelic and Scots official status in Scotland

MSPs have passed a bill which gives the Gaelic and Scots languages official status in Scotland ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 18, 2025

‘Destructive’ social media will transform politics ‘for a generation’ – Forbes

Kate Forbes said social media abuse and discourse has a detrimental impact on young women seeking to get into politics.

Evening Standard · Jun 17, 2025

Misogynistic attacks on Nicola Sturgeon lead to real threats, Kate Forbes warns

MISOGYNISTIC attacks on female politicians, such as Rupert Everett calling former SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon a “witch”, embolden men to make…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 17, 2025

'Incredible': Scotland bucking international trend on foreign investment, study finds

SCOTLAND has been the top destination for foreign direct investment in the UK outside of London for a decade, new research has found ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 17, 2025

Kate Forbes asked to intervene in Ardrossan Harbour nationalisation talks

FRUSTRATED campaigners fighting to preserve the future of Ardrossan Harbour have called for Scottish ministers to directly intervene in negotiations…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 15, 2025

UK Government must 'urgently engage' with Scotland over migration, say MSPs

THE UK Government must “urgently” engage with Scottish ministers on its immigration reforms, MSPs have said.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 12, 2025

400 jobs at risk as Alexander Dennis seeks to ‘consolidate’ bus manufacturing

The firm is looking to base its UK manufacturing work in Scarborough, with jobs in Falkirk and Larbert in Scotland now at risk of redundancy.

Evening Standard · Jun 11, 2025

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The National (Scotland) · Jun 11, 2025

Scottish Government responds as bus firm set to move all manufacturing to England

The Scottish Government has responded after a major bus firm unveiled plans to close its manufacturing site in Falkirk and move to England, putting…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 11, 2025

John Swinney confirms his new Scottish Cabinet ministers

FIRST Minister John Swinney has confirmed his new Cabinet with MSP Mairi McAllan returning to Government

The National (Scotland) · Jun 10, 2025

Parents could request Gaelic schools to be built in their area if law passes

PARENTS in Scotland would be able to ask for a Gaelic school to be established in their area if fresh legislation is given the green light.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 3, 2025

'A bit rich': Kate Forbes responds to Keir Starmer ruling out referendum

KATE Forbes has said it is “a bit rich” for Keir Starmer to deny Scots an independence referendum after a poll suggested support would go up if…

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The National (Scotland) · Jun 3, 2025

Fourth Gaelic primary school to open in Scottish city after £2.4m investment

GLASGOW is set to get its fourth Gaelic primary school next year after a £2.4 million investment from the Scottish Government

The National (Scotland) · May 29, 2025

SNP Government confirms funding to create new jobs at Grangemouth

THE Scottish Government has announced funding for a chemicals firm based at Grangemouth which is set to create dozens of new jobs ...

The National (Scotland) · May 29, 2025

Row erupts on BBC Debate Night over 'racist' Reform UK ad

A ROW erupted on BBC Debate Night over a "racist" political advert published by Reform UK ...

The National (Scotland) · May 28, 2025

Kate Forbes demands Westminster action as Scotland's economy shrinks

Scotland’s economy shrank in both February and March, figures show – although GDP as a whole increased over the first three months of 2025.

The National (Scotland) · May 27, 2025

Transformation at what price? Residents split over £100bn Highlands and Islands plan

A REPORT aimed at driving more than £100 billion of “transformative” investment in the Scottish Highlands by 2040 was endorsed by Deputy First…

The National (Scotland) · May 21, 2025

5 lost Gaelic words and phrases rediscovered in Scotland

AN online dictionary which has rediscovered lost Gaelic phrases and word meanings is one of 12 projects set to receive funding from the Scottish…

Evening Standard · May 15, 2025

Revived US export plan announced to boost Scottish trade

The Scottish Government is taking forward research to identify individual American states for exports after scrapping the plans last year.

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