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Labour media minister Ian Murray 'will not intervene' to stop STV job cuts, MSPs told

LABOUR media minister Ian Murray “will not intervene” to stop controversial cuts to STV News, MSPs were told.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government urged to help after 100 homes evacuated by ground movements

THE Scottish Government has been formally requested help by a council leader after 100 homes were evacuated following ground movements in a former…

The National (Scotland)

Residents in two Fife villages avoid mass eviction after council intervention

FAMILIES living in two Fife villages will no longer lose their homes after the council agreed to buy the properties ...

The National (Scotland)

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John Swinney hints at 'abolition' of council tax – and says work has started

JOHN Swinney has hinted at the “abolition” of council tax – and said he will “consider” a four-day week for government workers ...

The National (Scotland)

Outrage as AI data centre 'bigger than our village' planned on site of castle ruins

A local community group has hit out at plans for a huge 600MW data centre that would reportedly be larger than the village it neighbours

The National (Scotland)

Revealed: Surge in US military flights from Prestwick before latest Iran strikes

US military use of a Scottish airport spiked in the days before the latest strikes on Iran, The National can reveal ...

The National (Scotland)

Peatland restoration partnership helps Scottish wildlife thrive

A PEATLAND restoration project in Dumfries and Galloway is improving water quality and wildlife habitats around the River Cree and Loch Moan ...

The National (Scotland)

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Scottish Government to bring back plans to criminalise misogyny, says John Swinney

THE Scottish Government will bring back plans to criminalise misogyny after dropping the legislation last year, John Swinney has announced.

The National (Scotland)

More than 300k children helped by Scottish Child Payment, figures show

The Scottish Government has said eradicating child poverty is a “key focus” as new figures show more than 300,000 children are in receipt of a…

The National (Scotland)

Jonathon Shafi: Neoliberal myths are unravelling in an era of soaring costs

DURING the Scottish election campaign, the SNP introduced a manifesto pledge around food pricing, which caused much consternation. The idea was to…

The National (Scotland)

Holyrood set to back Swinney on second independence referendum

Scottish First Minister John Swinney has tabled a motion urging Westminster to devolve powers to Holyrood for a second referendum.

Evening Standard

Scottish Government asked to intervene in Ally McCoist neighbour dispute

A Bridge of Weir resident involved in a dispute with Rangers legend Ally McCoist over the height of two trees has taken the issue to the Scottish…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government urged to address 'major shortcomings' in data centre policy

The Scottish Government is facing calls to 'urgently address' what has been described as 'major shortcomings' in its policy on data centres

The National (Scotland)

Government slammed for ‘shocking’ failure on hyperscale data centre emissions

Scottish government’s NPF4 national planning framework states that "green data centres" will have an "overall negligible impact" on nation’s emissions reduction goals

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Scottish Government will be 'bold' with Scotland's industry, Stephen Flynn vows

Stephen Flynn has vowed the Scottish Government will be “bold, innovative and ambitious” in shaping Scotland’s industry sector ...

The National (Scotland)

Glasgow's Barlinnie prison A-listed status to be challenged in appeal

The decision to grant A-listed status to HMP Barlinnie has been challenged by the Scottish Prison Service amid concerns it could impede regeneration…

The National (Scotland)

UK equalities watchdog bathroom guidance leaves trans people with 'less rights'

TRANSGENDER people have been left with “less rights” following the publication of the UK equalities watchdog’s guidance on single-sex spaces,…

The National (Scotland)

SNP under pressure over US billionaire's golf course after secret files' revelations

THE new SNP Government is under pressure to confirm that it will reject plans to build a golf course on a protected Highland beach after documents…

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John Swinney's indyref2 motion published ahead of Holyrood debate – see the full text

JOHN Swinney’s motion calling on the UK Government to devolve powers for a second Scottish independence referendum to be held has been published.

The National (Scotland)

'Huge potential' for haggis as campaign to lift US ban ahead of World Cup launches

The Scottish Government has said there is 'huge potential' for haggis in the US market, where the dish is currently banned

Evening Standard

Combining social justice and housing briefs ‘deflating’, says Shelter Scotland

Shirley-Anne Somerville has been appointed Social Justice and Housing Secretary in the Scottish Government.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney takes responsibilities for independence as Stephen Flynn enters Cabinet

JOHN Swinney has taken control of the constitution brief after appointing his new Cabinet, with former SNP Westminster Stephen Flynn being given a…

The Independent UK

Jenny Gilruth: Promotion to Deputy First Minister is greatest honour of my life

An MSP for 10 years and a Government minister for six, the former teacher now becomes John Swinney’s second-in-command.

The National (Scotland)

Government officials tell ministers to reject golf course plans on protected beach

SCOTTISH Government officials have advised ministers to reject plans for a golf course on a protected dune system on a Highland beach, files have…

The National (Scotland)

Man in planning row with Ally McCoist 'fears 90ft trees will collapse on home'

A MAN who is locked in dispute with football pundit Ally McCoist over 90ft trees that he “fears” could fall on his house has called on the…

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