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Clarity sought on whether aircraft used in Iran operations stopped in Scotland

The Scottish Government is seeking clarity from the UK Government as some airports in the country are used as stopover points for air forces.

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Sturgeon inquiry documents ‘speak for themselves’ – Swinney

The files show the former first minister accused Alex Salmond of ‘a bit of a revenge mission’.

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MSPs to back Holyrood Budget that Shona Robison says will ‘make lives better’

The Scottish Government’s Budget for 2026-27 will be approved by MSPs when it faces its final vote at Holyrood on Wednesday.

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Thousands of pages of documents from Nicola Sturgeon inquiry published

The papers relate to an investigation into whether the former first minister breached the ministerial code.

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Scottish government launches campaign urging boys not to share sexist content

First Minister of Scotland John Swinney says ministers will do "everything we can" to eradicate violence against women and girls

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Scottish Government bill for gender court case totals over £760,000

Ministers have paid out after campaigners at For Women Scotland last year won a landmark ruling at the UK Supreme Court.

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Scotland will be left behind unless SNP ends nuclear objection, group warns

Scotland for Nuclear Energy said the country could miss out on jobs and economic growth if it does not add nuclear to the power mix.

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Government accused of treating women like ‘pawns’ over trans prisoner policy

For Women Scotland is challenging the Scottish Government’s approach to trans prisoners

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Women prisoners treated as ‘pawns for political gain’, court hears

A lawyer representing For Women Scotland accused the prison service of “institutional neglect of and contempt for women’s rights”.

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Hearing on transgender prisoners to start in Edinburgh

The judicial review hearing begins at the Court of Session on Tuesday.

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Meeting notes highlight ‘political pressure’ to open hospital – Anas Sarwar

The Scottish Labour leader raised the issue a week after First Minister John Swinney said no pressure was applied by the Scottish Government.

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AI benefits to be felt ‘across community’, Kendall says as growth zone announced

The latest of the UK Government’s AI growth zones is being sited in Lanarkshire.

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Scottish Government not informed of Bella-1 crew removal by US, says Swinney

The First Minister made a statement to the Scottish parliament on Wednesday.

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Findlay: Swinney is grasping at straws over documents detailing Sturgeon probe

The Scottish Tory leader accused the Scottish Government of being ‘addicted to secrecy’.

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Scottish Government faces legal action over Nicola Sturgeon inquiry evidence

The Information Commissioner had given the Government until Thursday to release the material, but it did not do so.

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New York mayor Zohran Mamdani sent baby box by Scottish Government

Mr Mamdani previously cited Scotland as an example of where the policy has been introduced

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New York mayor Mamdani sent baby box by Scottish Government

The Social Justice Secretary said the baby box made the more than 3,000-mile journey to America to help with Zohran Mamdani’s baby basket plans.

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Ex-prison governor says there are ‘no women’s prisons in Scotland’

Rhona Hotchkiss criticised the Scottish Prison Services’ (SPS) transgender policy ahead of a judicial review in February.

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Government issued contempt of court warning over Sturgeon investigation ruling

The Scottish Information Commissioner said the Scottish Government’s actions were disrespectful to the public and reflected poorly on ministers.

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Court rejects Biffa’s £50m compensation bid over failed deposit return scheme

The company had taken Scottish ministers to court after the initiative was shelved.

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John Swinney under fire over ‘smallest tax cut in history’ after Scottish Budget

The First Minister was challenged at Holyrood over income tax proposals in this week’s Scottish Government Budget.

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Do not let US use Scottish airports to launch Greenland attack, Swinney urged

It comes after the American military used Wick Airport in an operation to seize a Venezuelan-linked oil tanker in the North Atlantic.

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Energy minister rebuked by stats authority over Scottish NHS claims

Michael Shanks posted a video to social media last November accusing the Scottish Government of ‘doctoring’ NHS figures.

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‘Brighter future’ ahead for Scots under Budget plans, claims Shona Robison

The Scottish Finance Secretary has unveiled her draft tax and spending plans for 2026-27.

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Flood warning as heavy rain and melting snow bring travel disruption

Scotland’s environment agency has issued 19 flood warnings across the country

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