School support staff in 10 councils vote for strike action in pay dispute Unite said it comes after Cosla did not table an improved offer. The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2023
Praise for Arran fishing ban zone signals possibility of consensus on HPMA plans A UK Government minister has hailed what a project the Scottish Greens once hailed as a model for deeply controversial fishing ban plans – in a… The National (Scotland) · Aug 6, 2023
Believe in Scotland unveils its route map to independence at General Election GRASSROOTS campaigners have unveiled a new plan for independence which proposes using a “double-majority mandate” at the next General Election… The National (Scotland) · Aug 6, 2023
Welsh Labour urged to follow Scotland in opposition to Tory anti-boycott bill ACTIVISTS are writing to their Welsh representatives urging them to oppose anti-boycott legislation after the Scottish Government formally objected… The National (Scotland) · Aug 4, 2023
Active travel legacy following Cycling World Championships a 'necessity', says Harvie CREATING a legacy of active travel in Scotland following the UCI Cycling World Championships is a “necessity”, The National (Scotland) · Aug 4, 2023
Scottish Government bid to postpone gender reform court hearing fails THE Scottish Government has failed in a bid to postpone a legal hearing with the UK Government over Westminster's decision to block controversial… The National (Scotland) · Aug 4, 2023
Two-thirds of Scottish public boards are gender balanced – here's the best to worst MORE than two-thirds of public boards in Scotland are gender balanced or have majority women members, a report from the Scottish Government has… The National (Scotland) · Aug 3, 2023
Glasgow World Championships hit with strike disruption Workers at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome and at parking facilities in the city walk out in a dispute over pay Cycling Weekly · Aug 3, 2023
Low-pay retailers must have ‘clear spotlight’ shone on them, says think tank A report published on Thursday says retail workers who are paid less than the real living wage are being ‘hung out to dry’. The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2023
Scottish Government can borrow more under new deal on devolution finance It doubles the resource borrowing annual limit to £600 million. The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2023
Major change to Scottish Government funding model agreed with UK Government THE UK and Scottish governments have announced a major change to the funding model for the devolved administration ... The National (Scotland) · Aug 2, 2023
How Westminster SCUPPERED Scotland's just transition THE UK Government’s announcement of hundreds of new North Sea oil and gas licenses as part of a promise to max out fossil fuels in the North Sea… The National (Scotland) · Aug 1, 2023
Use disused mines and Glasgow Subway to heat homes, ministers told SCOTLAND’S disused mines and its only metro system should be used to heat the country’s homes, according to a new report. The National (Scotland) · Aug 1, 2023
Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer challenged to match Scotland's Just Transition Fund STEPHEN Flynn has challenged Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer to commit to matching the Scottish Government’s £500 million Just Transition Fund. The National (Scotland) · Aug 1, 2023
The National (Scotland) · Jul 31, 2023 Rishi Sunak backs probe into Scottish Government's independence spending THE Prime Minister has backed a review of the Scottish Government’s work on independence insisting it is “right” for the probe to go ahead.
The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2023 Sunak backs review of Scottish civil servants’ work on independence The Prime Minister discussed the issue when he visited Scotland on Monday.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 31, 2023 Schools in Scotland have reported 88 sewage leaks since 2019, figures show SEWAGE has leaked into Scottish schools 88 times since 2019, according to figures obtained by the Scottish Liberal Democrats.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 31, 2023 Majority of Scots back alternatives to gas boilers, study suggests MORE than half of Scots back policies to phase out fossil fuel boilers, a poll has suggested.
The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2023 Carbon capture project will help ensure just transition – Scottish Government Environment Minister Neil Gray said he looked forward to a ‘much anticipated’ update from the Prime Minister.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 30, 2023 Long A&E waits disadvantage women, figures show WOMEN wait longer than men for emergency medical care in Scotland despite the fact they are more likely to be admitted to hospital after being seen…
The National (Scotland) · Jul 30, 2023 AI sector cannot rely on industry for safe regulation, expert says REGULATION from artificial intelligence (AI) developers “cannot be the only step” taken to make sure the technology is safe in Scotland,…
The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2023 First Minister welcomes cyclists to Scotland for world championships A total of 11 different events will be held in Scotland in early August.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 28, 2023 Westminster's 'apologist-in-chief' slammed as he tells Yousaf to 'cease' indy work SCOTTISH Secretary Alister Jack has been branded Westminster’s “apologist-in chief” after demanding Holyrood “cease” working on…
The National (Scotland) · Jul 28, 2023 Humza Yousaf to 'seriously consider' major change to land reform bill THE Scottish Government will “seriously consider” slashing the limits spelled out in its land reform proposals, Humza Yousaf has said ...
The National (Scotland) · Jul 28, 2023 Furious Alister Jack tells Humza Yousaf he must 'cease' independence effort ALISTER Jack has reacted angrily to the Scottish Government's latest paper on independence.