Scotland bans arms companies that supply IDF from receiving financial aid Devolved government says contractors seeking support must prove products will not be used by Israeli military The Guardian - UK · Sep 3, 2025
SNP and Labour face test on 'Gaza genocide' rhetoric with vote on full boycott THE SNP and Scottish Labour are to be challenged to “match words with actions” in a Holyrood vote on a Scottish state boycott of Israel ... The National (Scotland) · Sep 3, 2025
Scottish Enterprise-backed firms hit record high in international exports INTERNATIONAL exports from Scottish Enterprise-backed firms have hit a record £2.46 billion, a figure the SNP have hailed as proof of… The National (Scotland) · Sep 2, 2025
World-leading laser centre in Scottish city to expand after £800k in funding A WORLD-LEADING laser centre in Glasgow has expanded after securing a further £800,000 in funding ... The National (Scotland) · Aug 20, 2025
Checks on Israeli-linked arms firms appear to be just a cosmetic formality The Scottish Government has come under criticism in recent months for the continuing financial support it provides to companies involved in the arms… The National (Scotland) · Aug 14, 2025
Scottish Enterprise panned for lack of checks on Israeli-linked arms firms THE Scottish Government has been condemned for the lack of checks it’s performing on grants offered to arms firms supplying Israel ... The National (Scotland) · Aug 13, 2025
John Swinney: I'm looking at whole range of measures to take against Israel THE First Minister has said that he is looking at a “whole range of measures” to take against Israel amid its genocide in Gaza. The National (Scotland) · Aug 11, 2025
The tax haven firms given cash by the Scottish Government revealed A company controlled by billionaire media baron Rupert Murdoch, a US military aircraft producer, and a Clyde port owner with an alleged history of… The National (Scotland) · Aug 10, 2025
Scottish oil and gas firm to shut down with jobs lost and staff 'unpaid since May' A SCOTTISH oil and gas decommissioning company is set to close down with the loss of around 20 jobs ... The National (Scotland) · Jul 31, 2025
'Time to take action': What it was like at the national Palestine demo in Edinburgh At Saturday's national demonstration in Edinburgh against the UK Government and the media's complicity in the genocide in Gaza, there was a… The National (Scotland) · Jul 19, 2025
Ministers trying to drum up interest in Alexander Dennis orders, says Robison The bus manufacturer has announced plans to potentially shutter its Scottish operations. Evening Standard · Jul 16, 2025
UK and Scottish governments must save Alexander Dennis, MSPs say IMMEDIATE action must be taken to ensure bus manufacturing does not end in Scotland, the UK and Scottish governments have been told by MSPs. The National (Scotland) · Jul 9, 2025
Scottish and UK Governments must act to save Alexander Dennis, say MSPs Holyrood’s Economy and Fair Work Committee said immediate action must be taken to stop the end of bus manufacturing in Scotland. Evening Standard · Jul 9, 2025
Network promoting Scotland in Europe shuts after funding is pulled A SCOTTISH Government-backed lobbying network is set to close after funding was withdrawn, The National can reveal. The National (Scotland) · Jul 4, 2025
The National (Scotland) · Jun 25, 2025 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 Independent UK · Jun 21, 2025 Edinburgh-based research organisation receives £3.6m for AI health project It is hoped the new project will speed up data analysis in healthcare organisations.
The National (Scotland) · Jun 19, 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 18, 2025 Greens hit out at Scottish Tory debate celebrating defence sector SCOTTISH Greens co-leader Lorna Slater has slapped down a Scottish Tory debate set up to celebrate the country's defence sector.
The National (Scotland) · Jun 11, 2025 Scottish Government accused of 'lack of transparency' over arms firms funding review The Scottish Government has been accused of a "lack of transparency" over its failure to give an update on a review into human rights…
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 28, 2025 £115m redevelopment of Scottish port hits key milestone WORK is under way on developments towards making Montrose Port a key hub in Scotland’s renewable energy sector ...
The National (Scotland) · May 27, 2025 UK's only female-founded wave energy firm secures funding THE UK's only female-founded wave energy company has secured more than half a million in funding to scale up it's technology
The National (Scotland) · May 21, 2025 Huge £500m masterplan for housing and jobs revealed for Glasgow area A half a billion-pound plan to transform a huge, long-term derelict site into a housing, leisure and business development has been unveiled ...
Evening Standard · Apr 30, 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.
The National (Scotland) · Apr 7, 2025 Protesters target Scottish Enterprise offices over arms firm grants PRO-PALESTINE protesters have targeted Scottish Enterprise offices across the country over tax-payer-funded grants to arms firms linked to Israel.