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Court reprimands Scottish Government over FOI response delay on Salmond files

The Court of Session said Scottish ministers had shown ‘a lack of proper respect’ for the Information Commissioner.

Evening Standard · Jun 3

'Golden opportunity': Plaid DFM says Celtic Alliance will 'make Westminster listen'

THE birth of the “Celtic Alliance” of nations against Westminster rule presents a “golden opportunity” to force the UK Government to listen.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 3

Labour media minister Ian Murray 'will not intervene' to stop STV job cuts, MSPs told

LABOUR media minister Ian Murray “will not intervene” to stop controversial cuts to STV News, MSPs were told.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 2

John Swinney hints at 'abolition' of council tax – and says work has started

JOHN Swinney has hinted at the “abolition” of council tax – and said he will “consider” a four-day week for government workers ...

The National (Scotland) · May 28

Outrage as AI data centre 'bigger than our village' planned on site of castle ruins

A local community group has hit out at plans for a huge 600MW data centre that would reportedly be larger than the village it neighbours

The National (Scotland) · May 28

Revealed: Surge in US military flights from Prestwick before latest Iran strikes

US military use of a Scottish airport spiked in the days before the latest strikes on Iran, The National can reveal ...

The National (Scotland) · May 27

Peatland restoration partnership helps Scottish wildlife thrive

A PEATLAND restoration project in Dumfries and Galloway is improving water quality and wildlife habitats around the River Cree and Loch Moan ...

The National (Scotland) · May 26

Scottish Government to bring back plans to criminalise misogyny, says John Swinney

THE Scottish Government will bring back plans to criminalise misogyny after dropping the legislation last year, John Swinney has announced.

The National (Scotland) · May 26

More than 300k children helped by Scottish Child Payment, figures show

The Scottish Government has said eradicating child poverty is a “key focus” as new figures show more than 300,000 children are in receipt of a…

The National (Scotland) · May 26

Jonathon Shafi: Neoliberal myths are unravelling in an era of soaring costs

DURING the Scottish election campaign, the SNP introduced a manifesto pledge around food pricing, which caused much consternation. The idea was to…

The National (Scotland) · May 26