Scottish Greens: Council tax freeze broke Bute House Agreement THE Scottish Greens have said that the Scottish Government’s proposed council tax freeze broke the Bute House Agreement. The National (Scotland) · Oct 29, 2023
Scottish Greens call for extension of universal free school meals for all pupils THE Scottish Greens have called for the extension of universal free school meals for all pupils across Scotland, during term time and school… The National (Scotland) · Oct 29, 2023
Nicola Sturgeon faces questions amid claims of 'deleted' Covid WhatsApps SCOTTISH ministers have key questions to answer amid reports that WhatsApp messages about decisions taken during the Covid pandemic have been… The National (Scotland) · Oct 29, 2023
Far-right figure active in new Scotland-based political group West Scotland Labour MSP Katy Clark (left) said she is writing to ask what steps the Scottish Government will take alongside Police Scotland in… The National (Scotland) · Oct 29, 2023
Illegal Migration Act is a 'ticking time bomb', says Scottish human rights charity A SCOTTISH human rights charity has said the Illegal Migration Act creates a “ticking time bomb” for asylum seekers which the Scottish… The National (Scotland) · Oct 29, 2023
Seven key announcements at the Scottish Greens autumn conference THE Scottish Greens are gathering in Dunfermline for their autumn conference this weekend - here we look at the key announcements so far. The National (Scotland) · Oct 28, 2023
Cruise ships visiting Scotland set to be charged levy to tackle carbon emissions CRUISE ships visiting Scotland are set to be charged a levy by local councils, the Scottish Government has announced. The National (Scotland) · Oct 28, 2023
Scottish ministers deny Jason Leitch 'deleted WhatsApps every day' during pandemic THE Scottish Government has denied reports that Jason Leitch deleted WhatsApp messages every day during the Covid-19 pandemic and insisted all… The National (Scotland) · Oct 27, 2023
Energy minister: It’d be 'unusual' if Scottish bond plans don't help fund net zero ENERGY Minister Gillian Martin has said it would be “unusual” if Scottish bond plans don’t help with net zero ambitions. The National (Scotland) · Oct 27, 2023
Radiographers to stage first strike at Scottish hospital The staff at Hairmyres Hospital in East Kilbride are taking action over rota changes they claim risk patient safety. The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023
Humza Yousaf meets German ambassador to discuss major pipeline plans Humza Yousaf met with German ambassador to the UK Miguel Berger on Thursday to discuss building a European hydrogen market. The National (Scotland) · Oct 27, 2023
Jason Leitch 'deleted' pandemic WhatsApps say reports, as row over messages deepens SCOTLAND’S clinical director deleted electronic messages he sent during the pandemic, according to reports. The National (Scotland) · Oct 27, 2023
Scottish Government deleted most pandemic WhatsApp messages, inquiry believes First Minister Humza Yousaf has said the matter is being investigated. The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023
'It was not handled well': Greens co-leaders open up on council tax freeze THE SNP’s announcement council tax would be frozen next year “was not handled well”, the Greens co-leaders have said, as they expressed their… The National (Scotland) · Oct 27, 2023
The National (Scotland) · Oct 26, 2023 Scotland-to-Germany hydrogen pipeline plan accelerated by Scottish Government THE Scottish Government is accelerating plans for a hydrogen pipeline connecting Scotland to Germany.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 26, 2023 Scottish Government needs 'legal basis' to disclose certain WhatsApps to Covid probe THE Scottish Government has said it needs a “legal basis” to release certain WhatsApps to the Covid-19 inquiry after a row over what had been…
The National (Scotland) · Oct 26, 2023 Firefighters protest outside Holyrood as cuts lead to ‘crisis’ FIREFIGHTERS have staged a rally outside the Scottish Parliament demanding the government takes urgent action to end a decade of cuts they say have…
The National (Scotland) · Oct 26, 2023 Watching Douglas Ross is like guilty-pleasure TV ... only less entertaining SHORTLY before First Minister's Questions (FMQs) got under way, we learned that the Scottish Government has not handed over any WhatsApp messages…
The National (Scotland) · Oct 26, 2023 Cross-party MSPs call for free bus travel for asylum seekers in upcoming Budget CROSS-PARTY MSPs have called on the Scottish Government to extend free bus travel to all asylum seekers in the upcoming Budget to allow them to…
The National (Scotland) · Oct 26, 2023 Humza Yousaf rejects Douglas Ross 'secrecy' claim amid row over Covid WhatsApps THE First Minister has rejected Douglas Ross’s claim that the Scottish Government is being “secretive” and is refusing to hand over Whatsapp…
The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023 Yousaf to ‘fully investigate’ concerns messages not handed to UK Covid Inquiry He was speaking after inquiry counsel Jamie Dawson KC said correspondence requested from the Scottish Government is still awaited.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 26, 2023 Greens councillors urge MSPs to 'strongly oppose' council tax freeze at conference SCOTTISH Greens councillors have urged their MSPs to “strongly oppose” a freeze on council tax with an emergency conference motion.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 26, 2023 Interactive map shows how much energy bills will rise in your area THE SNP has called for action after new data revealed three Scottish constituencies are facing the highest average increase in energy bills…
The National (Scotland) · Oct 26, 2023 Leading bankers say Scotland's bond plan will boost nation's profile LEADING bankers have backed Humza Yousaf’s plan to issue Scottish Government bonds.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 25, 2023 Labour bid to 'immediately' reverse Creative Scotland funding cut rejected by MSPs A SCOTTISH Labour bid to reverse the £6.6 million funding cut for Creative Scotland was rejected by MSPs.