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Swinney ‘politely’ declined Trump’s invitation to White House banquet. Here’s why

The banquet is being held as part of the King and Queen’s forthcoming state visit to the US

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Swinney ‘politely’ turns down Trump invitation to White House banquet

The banquet is being held as part of the King and Queen’s forthcoming state visit to the US.

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I will not back Swinney as FM but could support his budgets, says Lib Dem leader

Alex Cole-Hamilton unveiled his party’s manifesto on Friday.

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UK Labour PM will always work with Scottish Government, says Sarwar

Anas Sarwar said he wanted a ‘productive partnership’ with the UK Government if elected as first minister, despite calling on Keir Starmer to quit.

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Alexander Dennis to shut Falkirk site and convert another with 115 jobs at risk

The firm is consulting on plans to convert its Larbert manufacturing facility to a chassis manufacturing site.

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Lack of energy strategy in Scotland down to UK Government ‘incoherence’ – Flynn

The Scottish Government failed to publish an energy strategy before the end of the parliamentary term this week.

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Government awards another £3.5m to Citizens Theatre to complete redevelopment

The building in Glasgow has undergone a major refurbishment and reopened last year.

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Steps to ensure flagship hospital met expected standards branded ‘inadequate’

A note was issued on Monday by lawyers to the Scottish Hospitals Inquiry addressing ‘developments’ since the inquiry’s last oral hearings in January.

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New military childcare scheme to close ‘big gap’ between Scotland and England

Beginning in September 2026, the scheme could save armed forces families in Scotland up to £6,000 per child per year in childcare costs.

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Scottish shops to pay £54m more in business rates than English rivals

The Scottish Retail Consortium warned that Scotland is becoming a more expensive place for businesses to operate.

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Councils warn new care Bill ‘not deliverable’

The Bill will allow more care experienced young people to access aftercare services.

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Schools strikes suspended after ‘landmark investment’ from Scottish Government

Councils will receive £40 million to help them prepare to cut the amount of time teachers spend in classes by 90 minutes a week.

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Fire-ravaged remains of historic Glasgow building will be demolished

The B-listed structure on Union Street has continued to collapse in the days since the blaze broke out on Sunday.

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John Swinney ‘concerned’ about Scots trapped in Middle East as conflict rages

The First Minister said the Scottish Government is working with UK ministers to bring people home ‘as quickly as it is safe to do so’.

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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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