Significantly improved offer needed to end strike, union says Children’s education has been disrupted by strike action. The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2023
Covid restrictions had 'long-term' impact on women who gave birth during pandemic COVID-19 restrictions in Scotland had “long term consequences” for women who were pregnant or gave birth during the pandemic, a report has said. The National (Scotland) · Sep 26, 2023
Humza Yousaf has ‘no intention to change’ key net zero targets The First Minister said he would have to consider the impact of the UK delaying the switch away from petrol and diesel cars and gas boilers. The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2023
Calls for a Museum of Empire and Slavery to recognise Glasgow’s imperialist past Calls have been made for a Museum of Empire and Slavery to recognise Glasgow’s major role in British imperialism. The National (Scotland) · Sep 25, 2023
Gordon Brown in challenge to Keir Starmer over backing Tory benefit policies GORDON Brown has said the UK’s benefit system is failing to support those living in poverty – in an indirect challenge to Keir Starmer who has… The National (Scotland) · Sep 25, 2023
What a Scottish pound will mean for your pensions and savings In this article, members of the Scottish Currency Group (SCG) continue their series explaining how a separate Scottish currency can be introduced… The National (Scotland) · Sep 25, 2023
SNP challenge Labour to support benefit reform following Gordon Brown comments THE SNP have challenged Keir Starmer to reform Westminster’s welfare system following recent comments made by former prime minister Gordon Brown… The National (Scotland) · Sep 24, 2023
Harvie: Sunak has ‘damn nerve’ to blame climate rollback on household burden The zero carbon buildings minister said watering down climate pledges will impact Scotland’s targets. The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2023
AirBnB could bypass lobbying rules and ‘mislead MSPs’ about licensing scheme TRANSPARENCY campaigners have called on the Scottish Government to reform lobbying rules amid a pushback against short-term lets legislation... The National (Scotland) · Sep 24, 2023
Scottish Government could miss electric car-charging target by 12 years – Tories The Scottish Conservatives said ministers needed to ‘urgently up their game’. The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2023
Less than half of Scottish NHS buildings believed to have Raac inspected It is understood physical inspections are expected to be completed in November. The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2023
UK Government had 'weak' arguments in Court of Session showdown, says law expert A NUMBER of the UK Government's arguments were "weak" but it's difficult to call which side will win the Court of Session judicial review… The National (Scotland) · Sep 22, 2023
Scottish islander backlash forces government to delete 'remote' from paper THE Scottish Government has removed the word “remote” from the title of one of its action plans for rural communities after a backlash, The… The National (Scotland) · Sep 22, 2023
Two trade unions suspend school strike action following improved pay offer Unison said it would consult with members but recommended the deal be rejected. The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2023
The National (Scotland) · Sep 21, 2023 Onshore wind farm decisions in Scotland to be sped up under new deal THE Scottish Government has pledged to speed up application decisions on new onshore wind farms as part of a deal with the renewables sector.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 21, 2023 Rishi Sunak's green U-turn risks delaying Scottish climate action, minister says THE Scottish Government could be late in producing its new plans to tackle climate change because of the major “eleventh-hour” U-turn on green…
The National (Scotland) · Sep 21, 2023 'Frustrating' Scotland does not have full power over alcohol advertising IT is “frustrating” the Scottish Government does not have full power to control alcohol advertising, a campaigning charity has said.
The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2023 Scottish Government ‘urgently’ assessing impact of climate climbdowns – minister The Scottish Government was given no notice of the announcement from Downing Street, Net Zero Secretary Mairi McAllan said.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 21, 2023 Tory and Labour MSPs in eleventh hour appeal to Lord Advocate over short-term lets TORY and Labour MSPs have asked the Lord Advocate to investigate if short-term lets licensing breaches human rights laws in a last-ditch attempt…
The National (Scotland) · Sep 21, 2023 'Urgent work' as Scottish Government admits to breach of climate laws THE Scottish Government has admitted that it has “fallen short” of climate laws and said it will look to remedy the issue “as soon as…
The National (Scotland) · Sep 21, 2023 Scotland forced to delay petrol car ban after Rishi Sunak's U-turn, SNP say SCOTLAND will have to push back its target to ban new petrol and diesel cars to 2035 after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced a delay without…
The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2023 Scotland will have to delay ban on new petrol car sales after PM’s move – SNP Dave Doogan said the country is ‘snared’ into the UK-wide Internal Market Act so cannot act separately on the issue.
The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2023 Teenager’s death after drinking too much water was ‘preventable’ The 18-year-old, diagnosed with early onset psychosis, died in hospital after being detained under the Mental Health Act
The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2023 Teenager’s death after drinking too much water ‘could have been prevented’ The 18-year-old died in hospital after being detained under the Mental Health Act.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 20, 2023 ‘Strong reasons’ to consider Scottish Government overseas expansion, minister says Constitution Secretary Angus Robertson has said there is a strong case to consider expanding the Scottish Government’s international offices...