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‘A slap in the face’: Petition launched to abolish peak rail fares permanently

A PETITION has been launched to abolish peak fares on Scotland’s railways, after the scrapping of the trial scheme was branded a “slap in the…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 1, 2024

Thousands sign petition calling on Scottish Government to reject new gas plant

MORE than 13,000 people have signed a petition calling on the Scottish Government to reject plans for a new

The National (Scotland) · Oct 1, 2024

Warning cost of assisted dying in Scotland could be ‘substantially higher’ than estimates

A vote has reached the Scottish Parliament

The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2024

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Assisted dying bill outwith Holyrood's powers and 'may need Westminster permission'

AN assisted dying bill making its way through Holyrood is outwith the powers of the Scottish Parliament, the country’s Health Secretary has said.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 1, 2024

Scotland's councils 'must urgently speed up reform', says public finance watchdog

Councils must urgently increase the pace of reform if they are to stave off “unprecedented” financial pressures, Scotland’s public finance…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 1, 2024

'Disappointing': Campaigners urge First Minister to back sustainable development bill

MORE than 100 campaigners have called on the Scottish Government to back legislation which would put sustainability and wellbeing at the heart of…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 1, 2024

Minimum unit pricing increases in Scotland – here's what it means

THE minimum unit price (MUP) for alcohol in Scotland has increased from 50p to 65p...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 30, 2024

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Health Secretary Neil Gray wants to ‘complete the job’ on National Care Service

SCOTLAND'S Health Secretary is seeking discussions with council leaders after they pulled their support for flagship plans to set up a National…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 29, 2024

UK Government urged to meet Ukrainians in Scotland to hear of ‘challenges’

UK Government officials are being challenged to meet Ukrainians living in Scotland to hear about the “challenges” they face after fleeing war in…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 29, 2024

'Shocking': High levels of faeces found at wild swimming locations

NEARLY 60 of Scotland’s most popular spots for wild swimming were polluted with high levels of faeces at least once this summer, analysis by The…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 29, 2024

Labour Government must be ‘forced to act’ to save Grangemouth refinery, union says

UNION leaders have insisted the Labour Government “must be forced to act” to save Scotland’s only oil refinery ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 28, 2024

Trade union to ballot 90,000 local government workers in pay dispute

MORE than 90,000 council and school workers in Scotland will be balloted for strike action in a pay dispute, a union has said ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 28, 2024

Grangemouth's Labour MP says Keir Starmer has 'abandoned' refinery workers

THE Labour MP for Grangemouth has taken aim at both Keir Starmer and the Scottish Government for “abandoning” oil refinery workers and their…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 27, 2024

Lifting alcohol ban at football grounds to be 'seriously considered' by government

THE Scottish Government would give “serious consideration” to lifting the alcohol ban at football grounds as one MSP said the game has “moved…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 27, 2024

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The National (Scotland) · Sep 27, 2024

ScotRail prices to increase following final day of no peak fares scheme

FRIDAY is the last day ScotRail commuters can enjoy off-peak fares as a government trial scrapping peak-time prices aiming to get more people to…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 26, 2024

Martin Lewis shares key update on Winter Fuel Payment legal challenge

FINANCE expert Martin Lewis has shared a key explainer after two Scottish pensioners launched a legal challenge against the UK and Scottish…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 26, 2024

Why this Coatbridge couple is taking action over the Winter Fuel Payment

A COUPLE who launched a legal challenge against both the UK and Scottish governments over the Winter Fuel Payment cut have spoken out about the…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 26, 2024

Scottish Greens plead with John Swinney not to bring back peak rail fares

THE Scottish Greens have called on the Government to abandon plans to bring back peak rail fares next week.

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The National (Scotland) · Sep 26, 2024

John Swinney fires back as Labour demand sacking of Housing Minister

JOHN Swinney fired back at Anas Sarwar during FMQs after the Scottish Labour demanded the sacking of Scotland's Housing Minister.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 25, 2024

Scottish and UK governments must cooperate on private jet tax, say Greens

THE Scottish and UK Government must work together to introduce a tax on private jets, according to the Scottish

The National (Scotland) · Sep 24, 2024

ScotRail peak fares set to return as off-peak trial ends

THE pilot scheme to scrap peak rail fares across all ScotRail services is due to end, leaving some commuters hundreds of pounds worse off ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 24, 2024

Homelessness applications in Scotland rise to highest level in 12 years

HOMELESSNESS applications in Scotland have reached their highest level for 12 years ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 23, 2024

Call for John Swinney to intervene over council's handling of Taymouth Castle plans

JOHN Swinney is being urged to intervene to prevent further changes to the controversial Taymouth Castle development.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 23, 2024

Nurses union backs Scottish pay deal as Labour plan rejected

Members of a nursing union have voted to accept the Scottish Government’s NHS pay deal ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 23, 2024

Anas Sarwar branded 'desperate' ahead of conference speech attacking SNP

ANAS Sarwar has been branded a “desperate leader of a desperate party” ahead of his speech to Labour conference on Monday...

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