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Tories will cut Scottish Government's planning powers, senior Conservative pledges

A TORY-RUN UK administration would cut the Scottish Government's powers over planning ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 5

Scotland-wide maternity review launches after women share experiences of loss

SCOTTISH health secretary Angela Constance has announced that an independent review into Scottish maternity services has begun

The National (Scotland) · Oct 5

Greens demand public consultation on AI data centres

THE Greens have demanded the public be given a say over plans for a wave of energy-hungry AI data centres across Scotland.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 5

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‘Bring it on’, Bowie tells Scottish Government over nuclear power

The Scottish Government under the SNP has used devolved planning laws to block nuclear power developments.

Evening Standard · Oct 5

'Radical change' needed to eradicate child poverty, charity warns John Swinney

RADICAL change is needed to cut the number of children in poverty, a new report has warned, as the Scottish Government looks set to miss legally binding targets on the issue “by miles” ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 5

Communities are bearing brunt of buildings being left derelict

Inside Hartwood Hospital’s overgrown courtyard, a derelict nursing home is being strangled by a net of ivy that creeps up its crumbling facade and vanishes into the tattered roof

The National (Scotland) · Oct 4

'German-style councils for Scotland? This is what Andy Burnham told me'

A TOP lawyer who interviewed Andy Burnham before he became Prime Minister has called on the Labour leader to bring in German-style federalism to the UK.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 4

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Fury as 1000-year-old castle refused listed status and replaced by data centre

LOCALS in Fife have been left furious after a 1000 year old castle was refused protected status due to plans for an AI data centre to be built on the historic site being at an “advanced stage” ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 2

Plans for new multi-million-pound electric ferry for Highlands hits 'major milestone'

PLANS for a new multi-million-pound electric ferry to service one of Scotland's busiest single-vessel crossings have reached a “significant milestone” ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 2

North Lanarkshire councillors reject motion seeking scrutiny of AI data centres

North Lanarkshire councillors reject a motion seeking scrutiny of AI data centres’ impact on power, water, noise, jobs, planning and community benefits.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 2

Union vows to 'fight for pay justice' amid Glasgow Council 'fire and rehire' plan

UNION leaders are vowing to “fight for the best deal” for Glasgow City Council workers who face the threat of being fired and then rehired ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 2

Unison vows to ‘fight for best deal’ as talks resume on ‘fire and rehire’ plan

Talks are taking place on Friday between the union, Glasgow City Council, and the Scottish Government.

Evening Standard · Oct 2

Minister suggests Scottish Government U-turn on compulsory redundancy ban

A SCOTTISH Government minister has seemingly signalled the end of an almost two-decade-long ban on compulsory redundancies in the public sector ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 1

Stop political point-scoring on drugs and educate children, says campaigner

CHILDREN should be taught about addiction in schools to help break the cycle, a campaigner has said

The National (Scotland) · Oct 1

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The National (Scotland) · Oct 1

John Swinney hits out at Malcolm Offord for 'peddling drug policy disinformation'

JOHN Swinney has accused Malcolm Offord of spreading "disinformation" about the Scottish Government's approach to tackling drug addiction

The National (Scotland) · Oct 1

Whole of Scotland declared restricted zone amid ongoing Bluetongue virus outbreak

THE whole of Scotland is to be designated a restricted zone for bluetongue after the livestock disease was detected on 40 premises.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 1

SNP’s £500m wind investment scheme at risk of failure, Audit Scotland warns

A £500 million plan by the Scottish Government to boost investment in offshore wind is at risk of failure, a watchdog has suggested ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 30

Failure of Alexander Dennis furlough scheme 'deeply disappointing' says Stephen Flynn

IT IS “deeply disappointing” that no payment can be made under a Scottish Government furlough scheme set up to try to help workers at the bus manufacturer Alexander Dennis, Economy Secretary Stephen Flynn has said ...

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The National (Scotland) · Sep 30

Number of salmon farm escapes skyrockets from last year, figures show

The number of recorded escapes from fish farms has skyrocketed in the last year, new figures have shown

The National (Scotland) · Sep 30

Scottish Government intervention fails to revive Rosyth to Europe ferry plans

An intervention from the Scottish Government was not enough to revive plans for a ferry service between Rosyth and Dunkirk

The National (Scotland) · Sep 30

Plans for 'world's largest data centre campus' condemned as 'reckless'

Plans for an immense data centre campus in Scotland, which would be the largest in the world if approved, have been condemned as 'reckless'

The National (Scotland) · Sep 29

Plans submitted for 'largest data centre campus in the world' in Scotland

Plans have been submitted for an immense data centre campus in Dumfries and Galloway which, if built, would be the largest in the world

The National (Scotland) · Sep 29

Independent review into Lord Advocate role announced by Scottish Government

AN independent review into the roles and functions of the Lord Advocate and Solicitor General to ensure they “serve modern Scotland as effectively…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 29

Housebuilding starts at lowest level in 13 years as charity issues warning

The number of homes which began construction in Scotland is at its lowest level in more than a decade, new figures show

The National (Scotland) · Sep 29

Stark warning for Scotland's museums as closure risk increases

An industry body has warned there has been 'decades of underinvestment' in museums as a new report shows 17 per cent of organisations…

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