John Swinney and Douglas Ross set to appear on Question Time from Musselburgh THE BBC’s weekly debate programme Question Time will be broadcast live from Scotland this evening. The National (Scotland) · Oct 13, 2022
REVEALED: Anti-abortion lobbyists met MSPs more than 100 times ANTI-ABORTION Christian lobbyists have met with MSPs from all the major political parties at Holyrood more than 100 times since the start of 2021,… The National (Scotland) · Sep 11, 2022
'Empty sloganeering': Just one per cent of Levelling Up staff are in Scotland THE UK Government has been accused of "empty sloganeering" after an investigation revealed just one per cent of staff hired by the… The National (Scotland) · Aug 14, 2022
Who could replace Nicola Sturgeon after FM admits new leader could take SNP into next Holyrood election The First Minister said her "default position" was to lead the SNP into the next Holyrood election. But if she did stand down, who would replace her? Record Politics takes a look at the potential candidates Daily Record · Aug 13, 2022
Isle of Skye shootings: Father killed and three injured in series of ‘linked’ firearms incidents A 39-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the three incidents The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2022
‘It’s shocked the place to the core’ – Highlands community reacts after attacks Politicians, local councillors and members of the Highlands community have shared their devastation over the firearm incidents on Skye and in Dornie. The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2022
One dead and three injured in ‘major incidents’ in Scottish Highlands Dozens of emergency vehicles deployed to a series of incidents involving a gun The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2022
One dead and three injured after incidents on Skye and mainland A 39-year-old man has been arrested over the series of incidents and taken to hospital. The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2022
Kate Forbes announces birth of baby girl as Nicola Sturgeon sends congratulations Naomi MacLennan was born in Raigmore Hospital in Inverness on Thursday August 4. Daily Record · Aug 8, 2022
Kate Forbes announces birth of baby daughter Naomi MacLennan was delivered at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness on Thursday August 4, weighing seven pounds 13 ounces. The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2022
Finance Secretary Kate Forbes announces birth of baby daughter and reveals name The SNP MSP is the first Scottish cabinet secretary to take maternity leave while remaining in post The National (Scotland) · Aug 8, 2022
Scottish ministers among those barred from Russia in new wave of sanctions The Russian foreign ministry released a list of people no longer allowed into the country. The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2022
Perth and Kinross Council services and schools could be affected next month due to staff strike action Unite, the union which represents staff employed by Tayside Contracts, many of which are in Perth and Kinross, voted in favour of industrial action after rejecting a two per cent increase offered by Cosla Daily Record · Jul 29, 2022
West Dunbartonshire Council leader pleads with Scottish Government for more funding Martin Rooney has written a letter to depute First Minister John Swinney and finance secretary Kate Forbes stating that the local authority needs more money to pay staff a fair wage. Daily Record · Jul 25, 2022
The National (Scotland) · Jul 18, 2022 Devolved nations send joint letter over cost-of-living FINANCE Minister Kate Forbes has joined her counterparts in Wales and Northern Ireland to highlight “significant gaps” in cost-of-living support…
The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2022 Devolved finance ministers push Chancellor over cost-of-living crisis support In a joint letter the three ministers said that action is needed to support households and businesses ahead of another increase in energy prices.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 15, 2022 Rishi Sunak will ‘circumvent Holyrood’ to implement key policies, says Scottish Tory ally RISHI Sunak will “circumvent Holyrood” to implement key policies, Scottish Tory MP Andrew Bowie has claimed.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 6, 2022 Finance Secretary denies child payment uplift could be scrapped SCOTLAND’S Finance Secretary has said that the £5 uplift to the Scottish Child Payment is “absolutely not” at risk of being cut.
The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2022 4G mobile phone coverage expanded in dozens of rural areas Residents and businesses in Bogton, Aberdeenshire, are the latest of 55 mobile ‘notspots’ lined up to benefit from the new 4G services.
The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2022 John Swinney to cover Kate Forbes’ maternity leave The role will be in addition to Mr Swinney’s duties as deputy first minister and cabinet secretary for Covid recovery.
The National (Scotland) · Jun 30, 2022 Ukrainian MP welcomes £65m military aid and thanks 'friend' Scotland A UKRAINIAN MP has welcomed the news that the Scottish Government will provide £65 million in military aid to her country.
Daily Record · Jun 30, 2022 Scotland makes £65 million contribution to UK's £1 billion Ukraine military package Scottish Finance Secretary Kate Forbes agreed to the exceptional arrangement for the usually reserved Westminster defence budget.
The National (Scotland) · Jun 30, 2022 Kate Forbes in talks to help smash ‘green ceiling’ for women CLIMATE youth delegates from Renew the World met with the Scottish Government’s Finance and Economy Secretary Kate Forbes at the Scottish…
The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2022 Scotland’s tax system not fit for the future, report claims The paper warns that Scotland faces pressure from an ageing population.
The National (Scotland) · Jun 27, 2022 Kate Forbes urges UK Government to act over 'astronomical' energy prices SCOTTISH Finance Secretary Kate Forbes has challenged the Treasury to do more to help families with “astronomical” rises in energy bills –…