Jason Leitch praises 'courage' of SNP leadership hopeful Kate Forbes and says her candidacy is an 'important moment' EXCLUSIVE: The national clinical director made his comments to Airdrie Baptist Church Daily Record · Mar 24, 2023
Kate Forbes 'wants to work with' the Scottish Greens if chosen as First Minister The SNP leadership candidate said she is hopeful of continuing to work with the party as part of the Bute House Agreement if she is selected to succeed Nicola Sturgeon as first minister. Daily Record · Mar 24, 2023
Kate Forbes says she'd enter talks with Greens 'early doors' if she becomes FM KATE Forbes has said she hopes to negotiate with the Greens if she becomes first minister, despite suggestions the party could exit its… The National (Scotland) · Mar 24, 2023
Rural Stirlingshire nurseries could face reprieve over Big Noise funding wrangle Cuts to nurseries in Fintry and Aberfoyle have been among the controversial elements of the council's budget plans. Daily Record · Mar 24, 2023
Glasgow M8 city centre speed limit could be cut to 30mph under new proposal It was hoped long term plans for the M8 passing through Glasgow would see it downgraded to become a 'boulevard' Glasgow Live · Mar 24, 2023
Scots junior doctors threaten three-day walk out in pay dispute BMA Scotland’s junior doctor committee says junior doctors’ pay has been eroded over 15 years. Daily Record · Mar 24, 2023
Forbes would seek ‘very early doors’ talks with Greens if elected SNP leader The Scottish Greens are clear they will not allow any first minister to ‘rip out’ parts of the Bute House Agreement. The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2023
Support for Heathrow third runway must be withdrawn by next First Minister, say Lib Dems The SNP's backing of controversial plans for expansion at Heathrow Airport are 'not compatible' with climate goals, Alex Cole-Hamilton said. Daily Record · Mar 24, 2023
SNP MP in bid to grant parents miscarriage leave before 24 weeks of pregnancy Angela Crawley’s Private Members’ Bill is due to have its second reading on Friday but is unlikely to progress further through parliament without government support. Daily Record · Mar 24, 2023
Junior doctors in Scotland threaten 72-hour walkout in pay dispute BMA members will vote on whether to go ahead with the strike in a ballot running from March 29 to May 5. The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2023
13 projects selected to help decarbonise the North Sea The latest Crown Estate Scotland leasing round has been designed to power oil and gas platforms with renewable energy Insider UK · Mar 24, 2023
Sturgeon wouldn't accept my previous offers to quit, says John Swinney JOHN Swinney has said that he previously tried to leave the Scottish Government, but Nicola Sturgeon “wouldn’t countenance” his offers... The National (Scotland) · Mar 24, 2023
The clock is ticking for Scottish businesses to appeal new rates Expert warns there is less time than ever to produce evidence to support proposals Insider UK · Mar 24, 2023
Creetown man calls for better support for people suffering from long Covid John McClelland and wife Susan both contract coronavirus on their return from America at the start of last year Daily Record · Mar 24, 2023
Daily Record · Mar 24, 2023 Multi-million pound upgrade of Dumfries Academy in doubt due to sky-rocketing construction costs Council officials have admitted the revised costs put forward by the main contractor are “beyond the affordability cap in place for the project”
Daily Record · Mar 24, 2023 Frustrated mum gets 'no answers' from Scottish Government on care concerns for her vulnerable son Jennifer Mellin's two-year-old son, Finlay, has a rare condition which has left him with a shorter left hand and arm, a sunken chest and a missing shoulder tendon.
The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2023 Incoming first minister set immediate priorities by Reform Scotland The think tank said the new SNP leader must focus on education, the economy, net-zero and health.
Glasgow Live · Mar 23, 2023 Glasgow plan to re-home all Ukrainian refugees left on cruise ship Plans are in place to accommodate all the refugees, with many settling in neighbouring council areas, as the Scottish Government's ship contract ends this month.
Edinburgh Live · Mar 23, 2023 East Lothian health chiefs reject reduced council funding offer East Lothian Integration Joint Board's chief finance officer said she would be doing members a disservice if she did not recommend the offer was rejected
Edinburgh Live · Mar 23, 2023 Warning Ukrainian refugees on Edinburgh cruise ship face homelessness without housing plan A humanitarian charity said the situation was causing "stress and uncertainty" for Ukrainian refugee families who continue to face uncertainty over where they will live long-term.
The National (Scotland) · Mar 23, 2023 MSPs probing ferries scandal 'rushed report to attack Nicola Sturgeon', SNP claim SNP members of the committee probing the Ferguson Marine ferries fiasco have launched an extraordinary broadside at the group’s chair...
The National (Scotland) · Mar 23, 2023 Scottish Government bans TikTok from staff phones – as Westminster blocks it outright THE Scottish Government has banned the Chinese-owned social media app TikTok from its official devices, as the UK parliament moves to block it from…
Daily Record · Mar 23, 2023 Staff left to work 'unpaid hours' in Forth Valley over concerns about impact of waiting times The issue was one of several brought up during Cathie Cowan's appearance in front of the Holyrood committee.
Daily Record · Mar 23, 2023 Scottish Government bans TikTok from official devices amid security concerns Politicians will also not be allowed to have the app on any official devices.
The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2023 Scottish Government bans TikTok from work devices over cybersecurity fears Deputy First Minister John Swinney said the ban is effective immediately.