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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

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A SCOTTISH Government-backed lobbying network is set to close after funding was withdrawn, The National can reveal.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

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

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 Independent UK · Jun 21, 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

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 18, 2025