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The Latest Breaking News from the Scottish Government

Tories abandon efforts to impose nuclear power in Scotland

THE UK Government has reportedly abandoned efforts to force Scotland to accept nuclear energy.

The National (Scotland) · May 3, 2023

Humza Yousaf vows sweeping policy review as 'every penny' to go to poverty fight

HUMZA Yousaf has said “every penny and pound” of future Scottish Government commitments will be examined to ensure it is targeted at tackling…

The National (Scotland) · May 3, 2023

First Minister says campaigners shouldn't doubt his buffer zones support

HUMZA Yousaf has said no one should be “in any doubt” about his commitment to implementing buffer zones around abortion clinics in Scotland…

The National (Scotland) · May 3, 2023

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MSP's proposal to set up new commissioner for older people role

The Labour MSP says the Scottish Government needs someone who will stand up and fight for the rights of older people in this country.

Daily Record · May 3, 2023

Scottish Government criticised for scrapping buffer zone working group

PRO-CHOICE campaigners have criticised the Scottish Government for scrapping a ministerial working group on buffer zones around abortion clinics.

The National (Scotland) · May 3, 2023

Applications now open for £9m heating bill help fund for people struggling during cost of living crisis

Financial support is available to those who are rationing energy to get by regardless of the type of meter or fuel used.

Daily Record · May 3, 2023

Scottish college lecturers start boycott as part of industrial action

Government funding u-turn for universities and colleges also met with 'dismay'

Insider UK · May 3, 2023

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SNP MSP Fergus Ewing rips up HPMA plan in Holyrood chamber

FERGUS Ewing ripped up a copy of the Scottish Government’s Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs) consultation during a member’s debate in…

The National (Scotland) · May 2, 2023

Lived experience in government is key to independence success, say ministers

TWO of Humza Yousaf’s youngest junior ministers have insisted lived experience in government will be vital if Scotland wants to thrive as an…

The National (Scotland) · May 2, 2023

Justice Secretary 'disappointed' at lawyers' threat to boycott judge-only rape trials

THE Justice Secretary has said she is “disappointed” some defence lawyers are threatening to boycott a pilot of judge-only rape trials.

The National (Scotland) · May 2, 2023

Kate Forbes praises Scottish Government's 'new approach' to fishing ban plans

KATE Forbes has appeared to soften her stance on controversial fishing ban plans after saying she would axe them during the SNP leadership race.

The National (Scotland) · May 2, 2023

Glasgow councillor calls for stiffer fines to tackle 'scourge' of fly-tipping

Cllr Ruairi Kelly has urged the Scottish Government to increased fixed penalties so that they are an 'adequate deterrent'.

Glasgow Live · May 2, 2023

Tories to debate SNP transparency while refusing to release membership figures

Douglas Ross has called on Humza Yousaf to make a statement in Holyrood on the governance of the SNP

The National (Scotland) · May 2, 2023

Tories call on SNP MSPs to back their motion on scrapping HPMAs

THE Scottish Conservatives are urging MSPs to join them in calling on the Scottish Government to scrap its ambitious plans for increasing protection…

The National (Scotland) · May 2, 2023

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The National (Scotland) · May 1, 2023

Warning issued to UK Government over plot to block Scotland's work abroad

THE UK Government has been told to withdraw its new rules aimed at curtailing Scottish ministers’ overseas work.

Daily Record · Apr 30, 2023

Probe launched after ferry runs aground near Orkney and evacuates 60 passengers

Rescue teams were scrambled to the incident near Orkney after RNLI crews received a mayday call.

The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2023

Investigation under way after ferry runs aground on Orkney

The MV Pentalina is now being surveyed to establish the extent of any damage following the incident on Saturday night.

Daily Record · Apr 30, 2023

Cost of living crisis forces a quarter of Scots to seek NHS treatment

The soaring cost of food and energy bills is having a devastating impact on the health of many Scots.

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The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2023

Passenger ferry refloated after running aground

The MV Pentalina is now being assessed for damage.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 30, 2023

Transparency concerns as one in six lobbying meetings at Holyrood published late

CORPORATIONS, businesses and charities lobbying MSPs and ministers to influence Scotland’s laws have reported thousands of meetings later than the…

Edinburgh Live · Apr 30, 2023

Midlothian rapist Sean Hogg changes name and identity after walking free from court

Sean Hogg was able to dodge a prison sentence for the attack on a 13-year-old because he’s aged 21. It emerged last week that the Crown Office is to appeal Hogg’s sentence.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 30, 2023

Student speaks out on impact of ‘loophole’ in rent-freeze rules

AS a software engineering student with a bright future, Xander Wickham should have been concentrating on his integrated Masters degree at…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 30, 2023

Scotland is securing investment – but is the UK selling us short abroad?

'I cannot believe that this Scottish ecosystem is here and I didn’t know about it'

Daily Record · Apr 30, 2023

Scottish Parliament could face £1m legal bill over Gender Reform Bill battle

The Sunday Mail understands that Secretary of State for Scotland Alister Jack is considering pursuing all of Westminster’s costs should the challenge fail – leaving taxpayers north of the border paying all the legal fees

Daily Record · Apr 30, 2023

Convicted rapist Sean Hogg changes name and identity after walking free from court

The Sunday Mail can now reveal he’s calling himself Sean Kay and using the name at an address in Hamilton.

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