West Lothian villagers say huge industrial developments 'destroying countryside' The village of Seafield is facing developments on surrounding open land, after losing two Scottish Government appeals Edinburgh Live · May 23, 2023
Aamer Anwar accuses Government of ‘arrogantly’ ignoring views of legal profession THE Scottish Government has been accused of “arrogantly” ignoring the views of the legal profession as it considers plans to reform rape trials. The National (Scotland) · May 23, 2023
Carer’s Allowance set to be replaced by new devolved payment before end of this year A full rollout of the new benefit is expected to begin across Scotland in Spring 2024. Daily Record · May 23, 2023
Former minister urges Scottish Government to 'reset relationship' with business Ivan McKee talks up the benefits of 'lived experience' for those taking business briefs Insider UK · May 23, 2023
Union members 'unanimously support' no confidence vote in Perth College management after redundancies announcement A total of 50 jobs will go at the college as a result of a £3 million funding black hole - with more potentially to follow Daily Record · May 23, 2023
Violence in Scotland's schools branded 'national scandal' amid calls for 'comprehensive plan' to tackle problem Stephen Kerr MSP, education spokesperson for the Scottish Conservatives, has said the escalation of violence in schools is "nothing short of a national scandal". Daily Record · May 23, 2023
Judge to consider legal challenge over scallop dredging in Scottish waters Campaign group Open Seas raised a petition for a judicial review. The Independent UK · May 22, 2023
Top civil servant brushes off Douglas Ross's questioning on Independence Minister DOUGLAS Ross's questions were brushed off by the Scotland Office’s top civil servant as he sought to draw out criticism of the Minister for… The National (Scotland) · May 22, 2023
SNP slams Alister Jack after he claims Scottish Government want to 'destroy' UK Pete Wishart said the Tory Scotland Secretary's comments were 'not the least bit constructive'. Daily Record · May 22, 2023
UK and Scottish Governments clash over compensation payments if deposit return scheme scrapped The Scottish Secretary insisted it would have "nothing to do" with Westminster if firms are left out of pocket as a result of the deposit return scheme being halted. Daily Record · May 22, 2023
East Renfrewshire care home plan on church land can go ahead after appeal Councillors had rejected the plan for Greenbank Church in Clarkston but the developers appealed to the Scottish Government. Glasgow Live · May 22, 2023
Legal challenge over scallop-dredging in Scottish waters gets under way The case brought by campaign group Open Seas is being heard at the Court of Session in Edinburgh. The Independent UK · May 22, 2023
MSPs concerned over financial obscurity in Scottish legislation MSPs have expressed fears over the lack of financial transparency in Scottish Government legislation. The National (Scotland) · May 22, 2023
Junior doctors offered largest pay rise in 20 years JUNIOR doctors in Scotland have been offered a 14.5 per cent pay rise over the two-year period 2022-24, following negotiations with BMA Scotland. The National (Scotland) · May 22, 2023
Daily Record · May 22, 2023 Galloway fishermen fear livelihoods could end if Solway designated highly protected marine area Galloway Static Gear Inshore Fishermen's Association members are "raging" at Scottish Government proposals to ban fishing in 10 per cent of the country's seas
Daily Record · May 21, 2023 Toxic dust from demolition site contaminated water supply at Glasgow's QEUH leading to killer infections Newly released documents suggest the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital was doomed to fail before it opened in June 2015.
The National (Scotland) · May 20, 2023 Rishi Sunak urged by activists to step in to ensure Deposit Return Scheme can launch PRIME Minster Rishi Sunak is being urged to directly intervene to ensure Scotland’s deposit return scheme (DRS) can come into force next year.
Glasgow Live · May 19, 2023 Glasgow cleansing workers warn strike action could hit world cycling championships As Audit Scotland raise concerns about finances for councils across Scotland, a Union leader warned Glasgow cleansing workers needed a better deal and called on the Scottish Government to provide more funding.
Insider UK · May 19, 2023 Sunak urged to grant exemption for Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme Conservatives say the Scottish Government is stoking constitutional grievances, amid suggestions the scheme could be scrapped
The National (Scotland) · May 19, 2023 Tories accuse Scottish Government of bid to 'stoke constitutional grievance’ over DRS Lorna Slater said that if the UK doesn't give the go-ahead, the Deposit Return Scheme will be scrapped
Daily Record · May 19, 2023 Windfarm will continue to benefit West Lothian communities The Harburnhead windfarm has already contributed almost £200,000 to local communities
Daily Record · May 19, 2023 Campaign to save Howden Park Centre backed by SNP councillors The Hands Off Howden Park Centre campaign is fighting to save the venue
The Independent UK · May 19, 2023 PM urged to intervene and grant exemption for Scotland’s deposit return scheme Charities and environmental groups have written to Rishi Sunak, urging him to approve the exemption from the Internal Market Act.
Daily Record · May 19, 2023 Deposit Return Scheme could be scrapped within days, admits Green minister Lorna Slater The Deposit Return Scheme has been repeatedly delayed and has faced criticism from multiple businesses.
The National (Scotland) · May 19, 2023 Campaigners taking Scottish Government to court over scallop dredging licensing ENVIRONMENTAL campaigners are taking the Scottish Government to court over its authorisation of fishing practices they insist are “trashing” the…