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Scottish Government issues statement as UK ministers quit X over 'abuse'

THE SNP Government will remain on Elon Musk’s X platform, it has been confirmed after two UK Government departments quit the controversial website…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 3

Eljamel Inquiry expected to go ahead in September following delay

The first hearings in the Eljamel Inquiry were scheduled to start in April but were delayed due to building safety concerns at the venue.

Evening Standard · Jul 3

Compensate victims of forced adoption after apology, governments told

It comes after Sir Keir Starmer made a formal apology to victims in England and Wales on behalf of the state.

Evening Standard · Jul 2

Andy Burnham makes major Scotland errors in 'tartanised' pitch to voters

ANDY Burnham's pitch to Scottish voters was a "tartanised copy and paste" job that made multiple errors about Scotland's…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 30

Second Scottish council calls for moratorium on new large-scale AI data centres

A SECOND Scottish council has called for a moratorium on new large-scale “green data centres” until an official definition is agreed upon ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 30

Legal expert gives verdict on Andy Burnham's vague Scottish devolution plans

ANDY Burnham set out – albeit quite vaguely – his vision to extend devolution across the UK, including in Scotland ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 29

Scotland's ninth walk-in GP clinic opens in Glasgow

John Swinney has said that the opening of the first GP walk-in clinic in Glasgow shows his government 'delivering' on its pledge to end…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 29

Bonds plan 'creates new barrier for Scottish independence', Greens warn

THE Scottish Greens have called on the First Minister to halt plans to issue Scottish Government bonds, arguing they risk being a “gimmick” that…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 29

SNP Government bonds plan 'breaching Scottish Parliament's Israel boycott vote'

THE SNP have breached a Scottish Parliament vote for an Israel boycott amid preparations to issue government bonds, it has been alleged.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 29

Minister set for two-day visit to EU to stress Scotland’s 'critical' security role

STEPHEN Gethins will travel to the European Union for the first time since joining the Scottish Government ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 29