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Government drops Highly Protected Marine Areas plan

Minister says a new way forward will be developed with a view to making Scotland 'nature-positive' by 2030

Insider UK

Scottish Government dumps plan to ban fishing along 10% of coastline following backlash

Mairi McAllan, the Net Zero Secretary, said she had listened to the concerns from rural communities over the controversial plan.

Daily Record

Controversial HPMA plan scrapped in current form by SNP minister

MAIRI McAllan has announced highly protected marine areas (HPMAs) will no longer be implemented by the Scottish Government in 10 per cent of the…

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Minister urges Scots to use water responsibly amid warnings of scarcity

SCOTS have been urged to use water responsibly amid fears shortages could “become more likely and widespread”

The National (Scotland)

Scotland misses target on reducing greenhouse gas emissions

Climate campaigners warn the failure to hit the interim figure puts the target to reach net zero by 2045 at risk

Insider UK

Scottish Government grants 'exceptional measures' to maintain water supply on Skye

EXCEPTIONAL measures have been granted to maintain public water supply on Skye due to the prolonged period of dry weather.

The National (Scotland)

ScotRail ticket price increase next month is 'reckless', say unions

Unions have hit out at the Scottish Government’s “reckless” decision to increase ScotRail ticket prices.

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Ferry disruption ‘catastrophic’ for South Uist, Holyrood debate hears

Ferry cancellations have been “catastrophic” for South Uist, with one business owner saying it has had a bigger impact than the pandemic, an…

The National (Scotland)

Mairi McAllan to seek powers to extend range of HPMA designation from UK Government

THE Scottish Government is to request the transfer of powers to allow it designate Highly Protected Marine Areas beyond the currently imposed limit…

The National (Scotland)

Galloway MSP Makes fresh calls for Scottish Government to drop Highly Protected Marine Areas plan

Finlay Carson has waded into the debate by pointing out that even SNP politicians were against the plan

Daily Record

Scottish Government set for third clash with Westminster this year over Highly Protected Marine Areas

Mairi McAllan said the Scottish Government intends 'to seek powers to designate Highly Protected Marine Areas in Scottish waters beyond 12 nautical miles'.

Daily Record

Compensation for South Uist businesses is not off the table, says minister

MAIRI McAllan has recommitted ministers to talks with South Uist businesses affected by summer sailing cuts - including the topic of…

The National (Scotland)

Stopping all future North Sea activity 'wrong', says Mairi McAllan

A SCOTTISH Government minister has said that stopping all future activity in the North Sea would be “wrong” and could threaten the country’s…

The National (Scotland)

SNP issue response to Fiona Bruce's 'constant' Question Time interruptions

THE SNP have issued a response to Fiona Bruce’s “constant interruptions” on Thursday night’s Question Time.

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Labour accused of 'point scoring' in debate comparing HPMAs to Highland Clearances

SCOTTISH Labour have been accused of “political point scoring” over HPMAs amid another Holyrood debate on the issue.

The National (Scotland)

SNP MSPs rebel as Tory call for a 'reconsideration' of HPMA proposals fails

A MOTION from the Scottish Conservatives calling on the Scottish Government to "reconsider" its Highly Protected Marine Areas proposals…

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SNP MSP Fergus Ewing rips up HPMA plan in Holyrood chamber

FERGUS Ewing ripped up a copy of the Scottish Government’s Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs) consultation during a member’s debate in…

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Highland Council voices 'strong opposition' to HPMAs citing coastal community risk

The local authority has the longest coastline in Scotland, accounting for 21 of the Scottish total, followed by Argyll and Bute and the Western…

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Tories call on SNP MSPs to back their motion on scrapping HPMAs

THE Scottish Conservatives are urging MSPs to join them in calling on the Scottish Government to scrap its ambitious plans for increasing protection…

Insider UK

Minister hits back at ‘astonishing’ claims on protected marine areas

A consultation on closed this month, with the proposals potentially limiting fishing in more than 10% of Scotland’s waters

Daily Record

Tory ministers holding Scotland back in global climate efforts, claims SNP Net Zero minister

EXCLUSIVE: Net Zero and Just Transition Secretary Mairi McAllan said recent Westminster moves to curb Scottish overseas diplomacy are 'completely unacceptable'.

Daily Record

UK Government must move now to help Brits caught in Sudan conflict

Record View says the UK Government must act fast to help British citizens escape the conflict in Sudan.

The National (Scotland)

Minister to tour Scotland to hear concerns about 'Clearance-like' fishing ban plans

A MINISTER has pledged to tour Scotland to hear concerns about the Government's controversial plans to effectively ban commercial fishing in swathes…

The Independent UK

Who is in Yousaf’s first Scottish Cabinet?

The new First Minister has appointed his top team.

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Glenkens action group welcomes consultation on forestry grants scheme

The Dalry Community Council forestry sub-committee wants greater involvement of local communities in woodland creation

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