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Fact check: Did John Swinney stay at Trump’s hotel during his trip to Scotland?

CLAIM: First Minister John Swinney stayed at Trump International in Aberdeenshire, when he met with the US president, with the Scottish Government…

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Peak rail fares axe will be sustainable, says John Swinney

John Swinney has said the £40 million cost of scrapping peak rail fares in Scotland will be financially sustainable, with the policy encouraging…

The National (Scotland)

Cost of scrapping peak rail fares will be sustainable, says Swinney

The First Minister said the policy would encourage people to use trains rather than cars.

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Peak rail fares scrapped in Scotland in ‘historic moment’

It comes after a near year-long pilot which the Government refused initially to extend.

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Scrapping ScotRail peak fares hailed as 'historic moment' by SNP

THE scrapping of peak rail fares has been hailed as a “historic move” by the SNP ahead of the roll out of the new policy on Monday ...

The National (Scotland)

Teachers back strike action in ballot over class contact time

A BALOT organised by Scotland’s largest teaching union has displayed strong support for strike action, if a long awaited promise to cut…

The National (Scotland)

Teachers back strike action in consultative ballot over class contact time

The Educational Institute of Scotland said long-promised changes to ease teachers’ workload have not been delivered.

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'Do the deal': Campaigners call for progress on Ardrossan Harbour talks

"Peel, Peel, do the deal" was the cry as campaigners led a demonstration outside the Glasgow headquarters of Ardrossan Harbour's owners…

The National (Scotland)

Jackie Baillie reported to Holyrood authorities over alleged rule breach

SCOTTISH Labour’s deputy leader has been reported to parliamentary authorities for alleged rule breaches, The National can reveal.

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Activists expected to defy Palestine Action ban at Edinburgh protest

ACTIVISTS in Scotland are expected to defy the ban of Palestine Action at a national demonstration in Edinburgh in defence of the right to protest

The National (Scotland)

Consultation launched on adding 'sex' to Scotland's hate crime law

A CONSULTATION on whether sex should be a protected characteristic under hate crime legislation has been opened by the Scottish Government

The National (Scotland)

Justice Secretary urged to speak on 'authoritarian' Palestine Action arrests

THE Scottish Greens have demanded clarity on how the ban on Palestine Action is being implemented in Scotland.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish prisoners at risk of human rights violations, watchdog finds

PRISONERS in Scotland risk having their human rights breached over serious failings in the way complaints are handled, a new report has warned ...

The National (Scotland)

Salmon farm in national park approved by Scottish Government despite fierce criticism

PLANS for a salmon farm in a loch at a National Park have been approved by the Scottish Government, but have been described as a “devastating day…

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Scotland sees 'welcome' increase in GPs for first time since 2019

The number of GPs working in Scotland has increased for the first time in several years ...

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Why free bus travel for asylum seekers in Scotland would make a huge difference

THE Scottish Government has committed to providing free bus travel for people seeking asylum by 2026, but why is the initiative so important to…

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'Disgraceful': Officials raise tenants' rents well above what landlords requested

SCOTLAND’S “deeply flawed” rent adjudication system saw officials raise rent prices well above what landlords had requested, new figures have…

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Greens to push Holyrood vote on immediate rent controls

MSPs have been urged to back plans for immediate rent control measures to protect tenants ...

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This inspiring 19-year-old refugee is already advising the Scottish Government

CALLING Motaz Amer a high achiever would be quite the understatement ...

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Home Office slammed as Glasgow houses thousands of refugees travelling from UK cities

THOUSANDS of refugees have claimed homelessness in Glasgow after travelling from other parts of the UK after Home Office support ended, it has been…

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Handmaking bagpipes and sporrans added to 'red list' of endangered specialisms

HANDMAKING bagpipes and sporrans has been added to a list of endangered crafts in Scotland amidst growing concern for the future of traditional…

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'Refugees not to be scapegoated': Scottish Government condemns asylum seeker rhetoric

THE Scottish Government has condemned the increase in damaging rhetoric against asylum seekers, saying "refugees must not be scapegoated"…

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Fishing leaders demand stop to wind farm expansion 'stampede'

Fishing leaders in Scotland have described wind farm expansion as a “stampede” and a “gamble” as they demanded an immediate stop to further…

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‘Let’s pick a fight’: Ross Greer pitches alternative Scottish independence strategy

ROSS GREER has pitched an alternative Scottish independence strategy to rival John Swinney’s ....

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World-leading laser centre in Scottish city to expand after £800k in funding

A WORLD-LEADING laser centre in Glasgow has expanded after securing a further £800,000 in funding ...

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