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Furious Greens accuse SNP of 'blocking' data centre pause

THE Scottish Greens have reacted angrily after MSPs failed to back their bid for a moratorium on AI data centres, accusing the SNP, Labour and…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 16

MSPs reject moratorium on data centres as minister vows new guidance in weeks

Public finance minister Hannah Mary Goodland told MSPs a pause on all developments would ‘send the wrong message’ to potential investors.

Evening Standard · Sep 16

What the AI data centre pause means for the SNP and the Greens

CAMPAIGNERS may be welcoming MSPs' decision to pause AI data centre development until national planning guidance can be implemented, but this…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 16

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MSPs reject moratorium but back pause on AI data centres until guidance in place

MSPs have rejected an outright moratorium on AI data centres, instead backing a pause on planning and consent decisions until the Scottish…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 16

Scotland to Europe ferry plans scrapped as Forth Ports pulls out of deal

Forth Ports pulls out of Rosyth-Europe ferry plans despite £6m government funding.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 16

Large-scale data centres will require environmental assessment, says minister

Public finance minister Hannah Mary Goodlad announced the policy ahead of a debate calling for a moratorium on such facilities.

Evening Standard · Sep 16

Scottish Government issues new rules for data centres ahead of key debate

The Scottish Government has announced tighter rules for AI data centre applications ahead of a vote on a moratorium on the projects

The National (Scotland) · Sep 16

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How to watch today's Holyrood vote on AI data centre moratorium

Scotland's MSPs will vote on whether there should be a moratorium on new hyperscale data centres in a Holyrood debate on Wednesday

The National (Scotland) · Sep 16

Greens urge MSPs to vote for moratorium on hyperscale data centres

MSPs will debate the issue at Holyrood on Wednesday.

Evening Standard · Sep 15

Sam Heughan urges MSPs to back AI data centre moratorium in key Holyrood vote

OUTLANDER star Sam Heughan has urged MSPs to back a moratorium on planning applications for new hyperscale data centres in Scotland ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 15

Activists write ‘naw’ to AI on beach as execs set to fly in for summit with King

It comes as King Charles prepares to attend an AI summit in Scotland later in the week.

Evening Standard · Sep 15

Campaigners draw giant anti-AI message on Scottish beach ahead of key vote

MEMBERS of an anti-data centre campaign group have laid out a giant anti-AI message on the beach on the flightpath into Prestwick Airport

The National (Scotland) · Sep 15

John Swinney vows action ahead of Holyrood debate on violence against women and girls

John Swinney has pledged his Government will work 'to ensure women and girls can live their lives free from all forms of men's…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 15

Greens to force vote to close ‘loopholes’ in Scottish Government Israel boycott

THE Scottish Greens will use an opposition debate at Holyrood this week to force a vote on strengthening the Scottish Government’s boycott of…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 14

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The National (Scotland) · Sep 14

Scottish Government rejects men's health plan as '35 a day die prematurely'

THE Scottish Government has rejected calls for a men’s health strategy after a new report found that more than 35 men are dying prematurely a day…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 13

Scottish Greens to force Holyrood vote on AI data centre moratorium

THE Scottish Greens have announced they will force a Holyrood vote on halting AI data centre applications.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 13

Former Alex Salmond aide urges John Swinney to hold indyref2 referendum

JOHN Swinney must go to the people of Scotland to ask whether the country should have a second independence referendum, according to Alex…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 13

Early election warning to SNP over 'unwinnable' public sector cuts push

THE Scottish Government has been warned against pursuing an “unwinnable and deeply damaging” cuts agenda amid mounting speculation about an…

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The National (Scotland) · Sep 11

Scottish Government criticised over UN database ‘loophole’ in Israel boycott

THE Scottish Government has been criticised for not automatically barring companies named on a UN database of businesses linked to Israeli…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 11

Wind farm for 2 million homes faces backlash over islands impact

A wind farm that could provide electricity for two million homes risks having “significant adverse effects” on the landscape and cultural…

Evening Standard · Sep 11

Michael Gove offers to help SNP ministers ‘learn from’ English education reforms

The former Tory education secretary made the offer in the wake of the latest Pisa international education statistics.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 11

SNP ministers in court battle over '544-bed pod hotel' on A-listed Edinburgh street

A COURT battle has been launched against SNP ministers’ decision to approve the development of four A-listed Edinburgh townhouses into a sprawling…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 10

John Swinney faces backlash after ditching world-leading autism bill

MORE than 1000 campaigners and MSPs have called on John Swinney to reconsider ditching world-leading legislation on improving lives for those with…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 10

John Swinney slates Malcolm Offord for 'spreading racist filth' at FMQs

JOHN Swinney has torn into Scotland's Reform UK leader Malcolm Offord for "spreading racist filth" in society at a fiery First…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 10

John Swinney under fire over plan to lobby Labour on alcohol duty

CAMPAIGNERS working to tackle alcohol harm have penned a furious letter to John Swinney urging him against lobbying the UK Government on reducing…

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