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Scottish Government to work with UK ministers in bid to help Mossmorran workers

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes said the Scottish Government would be involved in talks today with Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander.

Evening Standard

Sturgeon’s ‘gold command’ meetings ‘reduced transparency’, Covid inquiry finds

The former first minister and a small group of ministers and advisers met and made decisions outside the Cabinet.

The Independent UK

Bonds announcement a ‘proud day for Scotland’, says Swinney

The bonds will be designed to fund infrastructure programmes.

Evening Standard

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Scotland ‘on track’ to issue first bonds in 2026-27, says Swinney

It comes after the Scottish Government was given the same high credit rating as the UK by two global agencies.

Evening Standard

Scottish Government handed same credit rating as UK ahead of bonds plan

Moody’s rated the Scottish Government as Aa3 while S&P Global rated it as AA.

Evening Standard

Deposit return scheme blocked after issue became ‘politicised’, court told

Waste management firm Biffa is suing the Scottish Government for £51.4 million, following the decision to delay the proposed scheme.

Evening Standard

Government assurances on deposit return ‘foundational’ to investment, says Biffa

The waste management firm is suing the Scottish Government for £51.4 million after the recycling initiative was delayed.

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Lack of interpreter left deaf man fearing he ‘had HIV and could die’

When Richard MacQueen’s test results came back, there was no interpreter to pass them on

The Independent UK

Scottish Government ‘stands ready’ to work with UK ministers on asylum barracks

The Scottish Social Justice Secretary spoke of her ‘intense level of frustration’ with how the situation has been handled.

Evening Standard

Key facts on deposit return ‘kept from us’, claims Circularity Scotland boss

David Harris was speaking at the Court of Session, where Biffa Waste Services is suing the Scottish Government over its decision to delay the scheme.

Evening Standard

Scottish independence a ‘win for Putin’, defence minister claims

The SNP has a long-standing opposition to nuclear weapons in an independent Scotland.

Evening Standard

Founding principles of NHS under threat from SNP failure, Baillie says

Scottish Labour said the Scottish Government had pushed public services to ‘breaking point’.

The Independent UK

Campaigners react to Scottish Government's latest independence paper

CAMPAIGNERS and politicians have responded to the publication of the Scottish Government’s latest paper on independence.

The National (Scotland)

Alex Salmond's widow pauses compensation claim against Scottish Government

Former first minister Alex Salmond's widow is pausing a compensation claim against the Scottish Government over its handling of an investigation…

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Scottish Government announces £2m in funding for residential rehabilitation

THE Scottish Government has launched a £2 million fund for residential rehabilitation for those struggling with addiction

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government requests 'urgent' update on Scots imprisoned by Israel

The Scottish Government has written to the Foreign Office to ask for an "urgent" update on the Scots imprisoned by Israel ...

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney calls on Labour Government to scrap 'punitive' two-child cap

John Swinney has said the Scottish Government is committed to putting “more money in people’s pockets” and has called on the UK Government to…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government urged to intervene amid racism row at heritage body

THE Scottish Government must intervene in a racism row engulfing the country’s heritage body, an employee has said.

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Scottish Government urged to 'pull the plug' on incinerator plans

Campaigners fighting against the planned waste to energy facility at Oldhall in Irvine are urging the Scottish Government to “pull the plug” on…

Evening Standard

New school toilet guidance ‘not mandatory’, says Education Secretary

Jenny Gilruth has said new Scottish Government guidance is advisory but single-sex toilets are required by law in schools.

The National (Scotland)

£8.5 million in funding announced for clean energy projects by Scottish Government

PROJECTS in the North East which support the shift to clean energy will benefit from £8.5 million worth of new funding, the Scottish Government has…

The National (Scotland)

Defence Secretary to announce £2.5m for Clyde facility after 'student politics' jibe

THE UK Government is set to announce £2.5 million in funding for a welding facility on the Clyde and accuse the SNP of not “backing Scottish…

The Independent UK

Scottish Government grants more than £8m to North East energy projects

It comes as part of the Scottish Government’s pledge towards a just transition towards net zero.

The Independent UK

Labour stepping in to fund welding skills centre in Glasgow, Healey confirms

The Defence Secretary accused the SNP Scottish Government of failing the back the shipbuilding industry.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney did not raise Scottish independence with Donald Trump in Oval Office

John Swinney did not raise Scottish independence with Donald Trump in the Oval Office, the Scottish Government has confirmed.

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