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Allowing asylum seekers to work 'could add £30 million to Scotland’s economy'

GIVING asylum seekers the right to work could boost Scotland’s economy by £30 million annually, according to the Scottish Government.

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Independent advice must be taken by ministers on Agriculture Bill, say campaigners

CAMPAIGNERS are calling on the Scottish Government to take independent advice ahead of making spending decisions on agriculture.

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Big Angry Dave is back but Humza Yousaf should keep bigger picture in mind

LET’S do the time warp again. Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron from SomewherePoshInSurrey has brought Riff Raff back to life.

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Warning issued as nine Scots die after taking 'Frankenstein' heroin

THE National Crime Agency (NCA) has issued a warning following a rise in deaths linked to a new opioid that is “considerably” stronger than…

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Labour address David Cameron's threat to close Scottish overseas offices

LABOUR have responded to a question on whether they would shut down Scottish Government offices abroad, as Conservative Foreign Secretary David…

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Nearly a quarter of Scottish councils warn of bankruptcy amid cuts to services

ALMOST one quarter of Scottish councils have warned of effective bankruptcy as every single council plans spending cuts to services.

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David Cameron 'cancelled meeting with Scottish Government days before letter threat'

ANGUS Robertson has told MSPs he was “surprised” to receive a letter from David Cameron threatening to withdraw Foreign Office support as the…

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World leaders support Scottish independence and say so, says ex top adviser

FOREIGN leaders have expressed their support for independence on multiple occasions despite the presence of UK officials, according to an ex top…

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Read David Cameron's full letter about Humza Yousaf's meeting at COP28

FOREIGN Secretary David Cameron has written to Scottish Constitution Secretary Angus Robertson threatening to withdraw co-operation with Scottish…

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Foreign Secretary slammed following threat over FM's meeting with Turkish president

DAVID Cameron is facing criticism after threatening to withdraw co-operation with Scottish ministers after Humza Yousaf met Turkey’s president at…

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David Cameron threat over Humza Yousaf's meeting with Turkish president at COP28

David Cameron has threatened to withdraw co-operation with Scottish ministers after Humza Yousaf met Turkey’s president at COP28 without a UK…

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Scottish Government must not prolong gender legal battle, says Kate Forbes

THE Scottish Government must not prolong the legal battle following a defeat over Holyrood’s gender reform laws, Kate Forbes has warned...

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The UK CAN block Scottish bill – a legal expert explains what happens now

THE Scottish Government has “grounds” to appeal the Court of Session decision that the use of a Section 35 order was lawful as the ruling…

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First Minister challenged over plans for golf course on protected Scottish site

THE First Minister has been challenged on whether Scottish Government ministers will “call in” a controversial planning application after…

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Unionist MSPs left red-faced after failed bid to stoke Lorna Slater phone row

TORY and Labour MSPs have been left red-faced after trying to start a row over whether or not Lorna Slater had a government-issued phone.

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Campaigners label Scottish Government's biodiversity strategy 'meaningless'

The Scottish Government’s biodiversity strategy has been branded “meaningless” and a “paper exercise in delay” by marine conservation…

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Scottish Government loses court battle over Nicola Sturgeon FoI documents

JUDGES have thrown out the Scottish Government’s appeal against an order to disclose all written evidence gathered during an independent…

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Expression of interest made in sale of Prestwick Airport, MSPs told

An expression of interest has been made to buy the Scottish Government-owned Prestwick Airport, MSPs have been told.

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Scottish Government to consider migrant accommodation buffer zones

The Scottish Government will look into the feasibility of introducing buffer zones outside hotels being used as migrant accommodation, following a…

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No benefits sanctions in an independent Scotland, ministers say

BENEFITS sanctions feed into a “vicious cycle” of destitution and would not be used in an independent Scotland, government ministers have said…

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Unicef shames UK Government as child poverty levels soar

THE UK had the worst rise in child poverty between 2012 and 2019 out of 39 of the world’s richest countries.

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Independent Scotland would scrap two-child limit and bedroom tax, says new paper

AN independent Scotland could remove the two-child benefit limit and bedroom tax, a new Scottish Government white paper has said.

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Scottish ministers in court over refusal to disclose Alex Salmond probe details

THE Scottish Government is set to challenge a ruling that they were wrong in failing to provide information relating to an investigation into…

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Reversing language decline ‘crucial’ for an independent Scotland in EU

REVERSING the rapid decline of Scots learning modern languages is “crucial” if Scotland wishes to become an independent nation within the EU,…

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Cosla warns essential services 'will cease' in funding pleas ahead of Scottish Budget

COUNCIL leaders in Scotland have warned without improvements in council funding, “tough choices” could mean essential services they provide…

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