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Children in England living in 'Dickensian' poverty, major report warns

CHILDREN in England are living in “Dickensian” poverty, according to a major new report which calls on the UK Government to scrap the two-child…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 8, 2025

Scottish Government to look at changing minimum marriage age

THE Scottish Government has confirmed it will launch a consultation on raising the minimum age for marriage and civil partnerships.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 8, 2025

Alba leader calls for public inquiry into Alex Salmond 'conspiracy'

KENNY MacAskill has accused Nicola Sturgeon of presiding over a “conspiracy to do down Alex Salmond”.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 7, 2025

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Scottish Government to meet Orange Order after walk 'hit with air pellets'

THE Scottish Government is set to meet with the Orange Order after people marching on an Orange walk were allegedly targeted with air weapon pellets…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 7, 2025

Devolved relations reset with Labour has 'failed', says SNP official

Labour ministers have been accused of consistently “undermining devolved relations” and have failed to reset the relationship between the UK and…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 6, 2025

Review into Flamingo Land plans to be led by official who approved it

A review into the Scottish Government's decision to approve Flamingo Land's controversial Loch Lomond resort is being led by the same official who…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 6, 2025

Plans to keep gas plant open could ‘blow hole’ in Scotland's climate targets

ENERGY giant SSE may keep Scotland’s dirtiest power station open until 2040 – 10 years longer than planned – which critics fear could “blow…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 6, 2025

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John Swinney on 10 things that changed his life

After 15 years at the heart of the Scottish Government, John Swinney stepped back from frontline politics in 2023. But just over a year later, the…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 6, 2025

Lap dancing club loses appeal with council over sign

A Glasgow lap dancing club could need to remove its sign after losing an appeal against a council decision to reject permission

The National (Scotland) · Jul 5, 2025

Network promoting Scotland in Europe shuts after funding is pulled

A SCOTTISH Government-backed lobbying network is set to close after funding was withdrawn, The National can reveal.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 4, 2025

Gender critical campaigners demand action from government on toilet access

Sex Matters have threatened legal action and demanded action by next Wednesday.

Evening Standard · Jul 4, 2025

Homelessness is out of control in Scotland's largest city. Who will solve it?

EARLIER this month, I was walking home from a Nepalese restaurant in Glasgow’s Merchant City ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 4, 2025

Bòrd na Gàidhlig announces funding for 27 Gaelic officers as scheme reopens

SCOTLAND’S body responsible for promoting Gaelic development has said confirmed it will fund almost 30 jobs as part of a national development…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 4, 2025

UK Government 'must take humane Scottish approach to disability payments'

A PROMINENT disability campaigner has called for the UK Government to take the “more humane” approach Scotland is taking with disability…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 3, 2025

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Evening Standard · Jul 3, 2025

Government still reforming ‘utterly broken’ welfare system – Murray

The Scottish Secretary said the Government is still on a ‘journey’ of welfare reform.

Evening Standard · Jul 2, 2025

Alexander Dennis redundancy consultation extended by two weeks

The Finance Secretary said the move would allow the bus manufacturer to explore all options to retain the 400 staff at its two Scottish sites.

Evening Standard · Jul 2, 2025

Senior clinician appointed next chief scientific adviser

Professor Calum Semple will take up the position on August 5 on an initial three-year term.

Evening Standard · Jul 1, 2025

Scottish government minister says UK welfare reforms should be abandoned

The Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill passed its first legislative hurdle at Westminster.

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The National (Scotland) · Jul 1, 2025

What is the difference between PIP and ADP?

In Scotland, the disability benefit Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is currently being replaced by the Adult Disability Payment (ADP)

The National (Scotland) · Jun 30, 2025

Wildfires becoming 'danger to human life', Scottish Government warned

The Scottish Government has been warned that wildfires are “becoming a danger to human life” as they leave “stretched” firefighters unable…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 30, 2025

SNP minister raises 'deep concerns' over Ash Regan's prostitution bill

A Scottish Government minister has raised “significant and deep concerns” about a new bill which could quash convictions for those involved in…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 30, 2025

SNP minister raises 'significant concerns' over Ash Regan prostitution bill

A Scottish Government minister has highlighted “significant and deep concerns” about a new Bill which could quash convictions for those involved…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 30, 2025

Fund launched to support island businesses impacted by ferry disruption worth £4.4m

ISLAND businesses impacted by ongoing ferry service disruption will be supported by a £4.4 million fund launched by the Scottish Government.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 30, 2025

Social Security Scotland is 'shining example of what we can do with independence'

SCOTLAND’S approach to social security based on "dignity, fairness and respect" is a “shining example” of how the country could…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 29, 2025

SNP policy should 'embrace the defence industry' in Scotland, say former MPs

JOHN Swinney should change SNP policy to embrace the defence industry, two former senior MPs have said.

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