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Douglas Alexander tries to claim UK Government credit for Alexander Dennis furlough

DOUGLAS Alexander has said that the UK Government has been “leading intensive work” on saving jobs at Alexander Dennis – despite the bus…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 15, 2025

Will the Scottish Government take hard line on Elon Musk and stop posting on X?

THERE are fresh calls for the UK Government to take action against Elon Musk after the tech giant warned "violence is coming" to the UK ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 15, 2025

First children arrive in Scotland from Gaza for NHS treatment

THE first two patients and their families have arrived in Scotland from Gaza to receive treatment, the Scottish Government has confirmed.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 15, 2025

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£1 million school tennis scheme looks to build on success of Murray brothers

A NEW £1 million initiative is aiming to build on the success of Andy and Jamie Murray by giving every school child in Scotland the chance to try…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 15, 2025

'Not the answer': Councillors vote against introducing tourist tax

COUNCILLORS have formally decided against adopting a visitor levy in Shetland, with the focus instead placed on engaging with the Scottish…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 15, 2025

'Austerity' warning if independent Scotland follows EU fiscal rules before joining

AN INDEPENDENT Scotland should not follow the European Union’s (EU) fiscal rules before joining the bloc as it could spark “several rounds of…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 15, 2025

Future of Alexander Dennis secured by furlough investment, says Swinney

The furlough will act as a ‘bridge to the future’, the First Minister said.

Evening Standard · Sep 15, 2025

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Hundreds sign up for 'largest ever mass climate lobby' in Scotland

Hundreds of people in Scotland have signed up to join the "largest ever" mass lobby on climate action which is being staged in Edinburgh…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 15, 2025

Alexander Dennis to stay open in Scotland as £4m furlough scheme announced

Major bus firm Alexander Dennis will no longer be shutting its Scottish site, after a multi-million pound furlough scheme was announced to support…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 15, 2025

Scottish Government provides £4m furlough scheme to keep Alexander Dennis open

The bus firm announced earlier this year that it could leave Scotland.

Evening Standard · Sep 15, 2025

John Swinney urged to award ferry replacement contract to Ferguson Marine

Politicians and civic leaders in Inverclyde have urged First Minister John Swinney to directly award a ferry replacement contract to Ferguson Marine…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 15, 2025

John Swinney welcomes Nintendo executive Satoru Shibata at Edinburgh gaming summit

NINTENDO’S managing executive officer will speak at a global gaming summit taking place in Scotland for the first time

The National (Scotland) · Sep 15, 2025

Revealed: how the whisky industry fought off pollution controls

INTENSE behind-the-scenes lobbying by the multinational whisky industry forced the Scottish Government’s green watchdog to back down on plans to…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 14, 2025

Labour reshuffle 'must mean reset on devolution and benefits', SNP minister says

THE Labour Government reshuffle must result in a reset in both policy and relations with Scottish Government ministers, an SNP Cabinet Secretary has…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 14, 2025

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The National (Scotland) · Sep 11, 2025

'Unacceptable': Labour refuse to disclose detail of serious Trident nuclear incident

TRIDENT bosses have failed to disclose any information to the Scottish Government about a radioactive leak at the nuclear weapons base at Coulport,…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 11, 2025

Scottish Government erases official photos of Donald Trump and John Swinney meeting

THE Scottish Government erased pictures of John Swinney and Donald Trump meeting in the White House, The National can reveal.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 10, 2025

Here's what we should replace GERS with, and why

This year's GERS figures put Scotland’s public sector deficit figure at £26.2bn, up from £21.4bn the previous year. Maybe there is no one to…

Evening Standard · Sep 10, 2025

Inquiry into rogue surgeon told of efforts to locate him in Libya

Sam Eljamel is thought to have harmed dozens of patients during his time as head of neurosurgery at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee.

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The National (Scotland) · Sep 10, 2025

Top charity urges UK Government to 'follow Scotland' and ditch two-child cap

THE UK Government must “follow Scotland’s lead” and ditch the two-child benefit cap, a major charity has said after finding more than 14…

The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2025

Charity calls for action as 210,000 Scottish children found to be food insecure

The Trussell Trust has urged the Scottish Government to increase its flagship benefit, the Scottish child payment.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 9, 2025

John Swinney special adviser in bid to become SNP MSP

A SPECIAL adviser to Johnn Swinney is throwing his hat in the ring to become an SNP MSP, The National can reveal.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 9, 2025

Scottish Government urged to end first-class services on ScotRail

MINISTERS are being urged to end first-class travel on ScotRail services, with most seats regularly left empty ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 8, 2025

Extra £10 per week for people in Scotland looking after more than one person

CARERS looking after more than one person will receive £10 per week, per person on top of current benefits, under Scottish Government plans ...

Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2025

UK minister calls for end of Scottish Government ‘dithering’ on defence

The Ministry of Defence has announced plans for £250 million worth of defence growth deals for areas across the UK.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 8, 2025

Who is behind the lobby group accusing SNP of fuelling antisemitism?

AN obscure group calling itself Scotland Against Antisemitism has written to the Scottish Government accusing First Minister John Swinney of fanning…

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