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Communities urged to bid for £8m renewable energy fund

The Scottish Government’s community fund has been met with £4m by the UK Government’s Great British Energy firm.

Evening Standard · May 13, 2025

Health Secretary Gray to abstain on initial assisted dying vote

The Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill will face its first vote on Tuesday.

Evening Standard · May 12, 2025

Kate Forbes to vote against Assisted Dying Bill at Holyrood

The Deputy First Minister said she does not think ‘any amount of legal drafting can prevent people feeling pressured to die’.

Evening Standard · May 12, 2025

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Scottish Government 'not even told US trade deal was coming', Kate Forbes says

LABOUR did not consult the devolved administrations on the newly announced US trade deal – or even communicate that it was coming, Kate Forbes…

The National (Scotland) · May 8, 2025

Trade-related concerns ‘still need to be addressed’ after UK-US deal – Forbes

Scotland’s Deputy First Minister said it was ‘disappointing’ that devolved governments had not been told the agreement was imminent.

Evening Standard · May 8, 2025

Forbes laments ‘dark moment’ at Grangemouth but says ‘real progress’ being made

The Deputy First Minister told MSPs Scottish Enterprise has received 66 inquiries related to Project Willow.

Evening Standard · Apr 30, 2025

Grangemouth closure 'nothing short of economic crisis', says Kate Forbes

The closure of Grangemouth is “nothing short of an economic crisis’, Kate Forbes has said ...

The National (Scotland) · Apr 30, 2025

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Onshore GDP shrunk 0.2% in February, figures show

The largest negative contribution was in the ‘information and communications’ sector of the economy.

Evening Standard · Apr 30, 2025

Grangemouth refinery officially ceases processing crude oil

The Grangemouth refinery has now ceased processing crude oil, its owner Petroineos has confirmed

The National (Scotland) · Apr 29, 2025

More than 1100 jobs saved as major Scottish manufacturing plant acquired

THE future of a major aerospace manufacturing plant in South Ayrshire has been secured with more than 1100 jobs saved ...

The National (Scotland) · Apr 28, 2025

UK Government must act urgently over £200m promise for Grangemouth, says Kate Forbes

THE UK Government has been urged to take “urgent and decisive action” over the £200 million promised to Grangemouth workers as the…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 28, 2025

Kate Forbes announces top Scottish businesswoman as new chief entrepreneur

Kate Forbes has announced Scotland's new chief entrepreneur ...

The National (Scotland) · Apr 22, 2025

Employment and unemployment in Scotland rise at same time, figures show

The latest Labour Market Statistics showed the overall economic inactivity rate has decreased by 0.5%.

The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2025

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) · Apr 6, 2025

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The National (Scotland) · Apr 6, 2025

Human rights row reignites over SNP funding for arms firms linked to Israel

THE credibility of the SNP’s commitment to human rights is at stake, a leading charity has warned Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes ...

The National (Scotland) · Apr 4, 2025

Alex Cole-Hamilton 'concerned' about excluding Reform from summit tackling far-right

ALEX Cole-Hamilton has said he has "concerns" about plans to lock Reform out of a cross-party summit to counter the far-right.

The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2025

Trump’s tariffs not good news for Scotland – and whole world, says Swinney

The First Minister spoke out after President Donald Trump announced tariffs of at least 10% would be applied on exports from the UK to the US.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 3, 2025

Kate Forbes calls for Internal Market Act to be repealed

DEPUTY First Minister Kate Forbes has urged the UK Government to "restore the democratic voice of the Scottish Parliament" by repealing…

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Evening Standard · Apr 3, 2025

Forbes calls on UK ministers to strike trade deal with US after Trump tariffs

The Scottish Deputy First Minister said the UK Government should ‘recognise the potential opportunities of a trade agreement with the US’.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 3, 2025

Kate Forbes 'concerned' over impact of Donald Trump tariffs on Scottish economy

KATE Forbes has said that Donald Trump's tariffs will clearly impact Scottish businesses given the importance of the US as an export market ...

The National (Scotland) · Apr 2, 2025

Ex-Tory selected as LibDems candidate to take on Kate Forbes in Holyrood election

A FORMER Tory councillor has been selected by the LibDems to be their candidate to take on Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes at next year's Holyrood…

Evening Standard · Mar 26, 2025

Forbes hails ‘strong start to the year’ after economy grew 0.3% in January

The Deputy First Minister welcomed the figures ‘in the context of global economic uncertainty’.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 24, 2025

Family of Sheku Bayoh reach out-of-court settlement with Police Scotland

The family of Sheku Bayoh has reached an out-of-court settlement with Police Scotland ...

The National (Scotland) · Mar 18, 2025

Direct award of ferries to Ferguson could have been worst of both worlds, says Forbes

DIRECTLY awarding the contract for seven ferries to the publicly owned Ferguson Marine shipyard could have been “the worst of both worlds”, the…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 14, 2025

Kate Forbes pledges to intervene as job cuts at Scotland's only concrete plant loom

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes has pledged the Scottish Government will do “everything in its power” to help those whose jobs are “under…

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