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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.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government opposes Labour's plans to introduce Digital ID

The Scottish Government has firmly opposed plans from the Labour Government to introduce compulsory digital ID for all UK adults.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government announces £100k funding to tackle disruptive seagulls

Funding of £100,000 will be given to councils to control seagulls ahead of a summit on Tuesday ...

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Climate Action Secretary urged to intervene and block Ayrshire incinerator permit

ENVIRONMENTAL campaigners have branded the Scottish Government’s incinerator ban as “worthless” and urged the Climate Action Secretary to…

The National (Scotland)

Tory MSP Douglas Ross to report allegation of assault by minister to police

He claims he was assaulted by Jamie Hepburn in the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

Ministers urged to reject Flamingo Land plans for Loch Lomond 'for good'

The Scottish Government should reject the controversial development plans for the shores of Loch Lomond “for good”, the Greens have said ...

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SNP Government considering boycott of 'malign' Elon Musk's X, John Swinney says

THE Scottish Government is considering boycotting Twitter/X after its owner Elon Musk spoke at a far-right rally to stir up “tension and animosity…

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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…

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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)

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

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)

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

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…

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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…

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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.

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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 ...

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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.

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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 ...

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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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Locals call for public inquiry into Highland pylon proposals

COMMUNITY councils and campaigners said the deadline for consultation on a major pylon line to run from the Highlands is “undemocratic”, as…

The National (Scotland)

£350m windfall for Scotland's rail network will 'boost capacity and reliability'

Scottish Government funding of almost £350 million will help electrify more parts of Scotland’s railway network – with Transport Secretary…

Evening Standard

‘Lateness’ of UK Budget ‘entirely undesirable’, says Swinney

The First Minister was speaking after Chancellor Rachel Reeves said she will outline her fiscal plans in the Commons on November 26.

Evening Standard

Gaza stance could endanger Scottish Jews, Swinney warned

The First Minister announced a pause on new Government funding for arms companies dealing with countries credibly accused of genocide.

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Scottish Government publishes new independence paper

THE Scottish Government has published a new paper setting out the case for Scottish independence.

Evening Standard

Westminster urged to commit to new referendum if pro-indy majority elected

The Scottish Government published a 22-page paper, Your Right To Decide, on Thursday.

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