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Scottish Greens call for tax on frequent flyers to fund cheaper public transport

THE Scottish Greens have called for a new tax on frequent flyers ...

The National (Scotland) · 8h ago

‘Scandal’ as Scotland moves to stop publishing homeless death figures annually

THE decision to cut the frequency of the publication of figures on homelessness deaths has been dubbed a “scandal”

The National (Scotland) · 18h ago

Swinney urged to publish energy strategy after ‘ludicrous’ 1,380-day wait

Scottish Labour set the First Minister should set out his Government’s stance on the issue next week when Holyrood returns from recess.

Evening Standard · 20h ago

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Train drivers issue ultimatum as SNP let Israel-linked firm bid for Scottish contract

TRANSPORT Secretary Stephen Flynn has become embroiled in a row with Scottish train drivers after he refused to prevent a company involved with Israel’s illegal settlement of Palestinian land from bidding for public contracts ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 22

Over 10,000 objections to plans for 'world's largest data centre campus' in Scotland

More than 10,000 people have lodged objections to the proposed hyperscale data centre campus in Chapelcross

The National (Scotland) · Oct 22

Ring-fence energy fund for north-east of Scotland, says Swinney

The call comes after the Jackdaw gas field near Aberdeen was approved by the UK Government.

Evening Standard · Oct 21

Scottish Child Payment reaches record uptake among eligible families

A record proportion of those eligible for the Scottish Child Payment are now receiving it, according to the latest statistics

The National (Scotland) · Oct 21

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Scottish Government planners reject controversial plans for Coul Links golf course

PLANS for a gold course on a protected dune system on a Highland Beach have been rejected by Scottish Government planners.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 21

Stephen Flynn vows to 'explore all options' to save 207 factory jobs in Motherwell

The Scottish Government has vowed to “explore all options” to try to save more than 200 manufacturing jobs at risk in Motherwell

The National (Scotland) · Oct 21

Jackdaw announcement must provide certainty to north east, says Swinney

The decision to approve Jackdaw was made on Wednesday.

Evening Standard · Oct 21

Industry groups welcome Jackdaw decision, but say Rosebank ‘equally vital’

The Scottish Government called for the Treasury’s income from oil and gas to be placed in a ‘future generations fund’.

The Independent UK · Oct 21

Scottish Government responds as Jackdaw gas field approved

THE decision to approve the Jackdaw gas field will help bring “stability and certainty” in the country’s energy sector after “many years of difficulty” the Scottish Government has said ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 21

Greens vs SNP as major oil and gas decision looms

A BIG decision looms in the world of oil and gas.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 20

BBC Scotland closure row escalates as Scottish Government turns to Ofcom

Moving the BBC Scotland channel online is “wholly unacceptable”, Scottish Culture Secretary Mairi McAllan has said

The National (Scotland) · Oct 20

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Evening Standard · Oct 20

Moving BBC Scotland online ‘wholly unacceptable’, says Scottish Government

The channel will move to BBC iPlayer from the spring, with the loss of 10 jobs in Scotland.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 20

John Swinney brands McGill's bus owner's dictator comparison as 'ludicrous'

JOHN Swinney has hit back at the bosses of a major bus firm, saying that comparing him to a dictator over plans to bring buses back under public control was “more than a bit ludicrous” ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 19

SNP policy is now at odds with Scottish Government. So what happens next?

THE SNP conference is over – but that doesn’t mean everything’s done and dusted ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 19

John Swinney tells bus bosses to 'watch their language' after 'dictator' jibe

JOHN Swinney has told bus bosses to "watch their language" after he was compared to dictators Idi Amin and Robert Mugabe over plans to bring Scotland's bus network under public control ...

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The National (Scotland) · Oct 19

Coach firm boss defends SNP's public bus plans branding dictator comparisons 'absurd'

THE boss of one of Scotland’s top coach operators has said the reaction to the SNP’s plans to bring buses back under public control is “absurd” after another major firm accused John Swinney of behaving like a dictator ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 19

Government must set out progress towards free childcare commitment, say Greens

THE Scottish Government must set out progress towards ensuring childcare is free from the age of three, the Greens have said ...

The Times of India · Oct 18

Kate Winslet gave £17,000 to help a mother’s daughter on life support, inspiring a fundraiser for others

Carolynne Hunter has initiated a fundraising campaign to assist families struggling with high energy bills related to medical equipment. After receiving a generous donation from actress Kate Winslet, Hunter aims to provide financial aid this Christmas. The campaign supports Children's Hospices Across Scotland, which assists families caring for children with…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 18

Deputy First Minister defends SNP bus plans after McGill’s threatens legal action

Scotland's Deputy First Minister has pledged to work with bus companies to bring buses back under public control after a major firm accused First Minister John Swinney of behaving like a dictator

Evening Standard · Oct 18

We’ll work with bus owners, Gilruth says, after they compare Swinney to dictators

A flagship promise to bring buses back under public control has prompted a fierce backlash from one of Scotland’s bus companies.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 18

Questions as councils reveal no government guidance on Scotland's data centre pause

THE Scottish Government has been urged to provide clarity after councils with live hyperscale data centre applications confirmed they have received no guidance on Holyrood’s vote to pause applications

The National (Scotland) · Oct 18

Sewage warning for Scotland as ‘unprecedented’ El Niño winter approaches

A LACK of sewer overflow monitoring in Scotland, combined with the prospect of a wetter and stormier El Niño winter, could pose a significant risk to public and environmental health, environmental charities have warned

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