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John Swinney cut short plans for new independence white papers, documents show

JOHN Swinney decided to cut short the Scottish Government’s series of white papers on independence after becoming First Minister, newly published…

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Iceland’s EU accession move could lay route for independent Scotland

A DEAL to allow Iceland to join the EU swiftly could pave the way for a relatively quick agreement for an independent Scotland, according to Dr…

The National (Scotland)

Scotland being 'punished' for its large public sector, says Shona Robison

SCOTLAND’S Finance Secretary has said the country is being “punished” for having a larger public sector due to the UK Government’s increase…

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Scotland ‘being punished for bigger public sector’ due to NI rise, says Robison

The Scottish Government is expected to get between £290 million and £350 million to cover the costs.

Evening Standard

Caldwell family to meet Swinney amid concerns over who should lead inquiry

A public inquiry looking at the police investigation into the murder of Emma Caldwell in 2005 was announced by the Scottish Government in March.

Evening Standard

MSPs warn of ‘lack of progress’ on reforms for salmon farming industry

There has been a “lack of progress” from the Scottish Government in implementing reforms recommended for the salmon farming industry, MSPs have…

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Ministerial group on pandemic preparedness to meet within weeks, says Kate Forbes

A MINISTERIAL group set up to prepare for protocols for a future pandemic will meet “in the coming weeks”, Scotland’s deputy First Minister…

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Ian Murray did not give 'accurate info' to Scottish press, John Swinney suggests

FIRST Minister John Swinney has suggested that Scottish Secretary Ian Murray did not give “accurate information” to the press during a visit to…

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Swinney in apology to patients who have ‘unsatisfactory experience’ in hospital

It comes after a report from the Royal College of Nursing warned of a ‘corridor care crisis’ across the NHS.

Evening Standard

'Distressing' nurse testimony in new report outlines 'devastating NHS collapse'

Scotland’s NHS has been hit with a “devastating collapse in care standards”, with patients “routinely coming to harm” and unable to access…

The National (Scotland)

Anas Sarwar panned for austerity denial – as UK ministers plan 'ruthless' cuts

ANAS Sarwar has been accused of living in a “parallel universe” after he denied there would be any austerity under Labour – in the same week…

The National (Scotland)

Family of murdered banker ‘disappointed’ at not meeting chief constable

Alistair Wilson was murdered at his home in Nairn in the Highlands on November 28 2004.

Evening Standard

Are we getting the messaging wrong on Scottish independence?

Pre-Christmas I published a poll that made The National’s front page with the headline “Breakthrough 66 per cent support for Yes - Poll…

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Scottish Government overturns council's rejection of wind farm proposal

THE Scottish Government has overruled a council decision to block a new wind farm development ...

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Documents not shared with Scottish lawyers in fuel payment case, court hears

A LEGAL challenge to the decision to scrap universal winter fuel payments for pensioners has heard that similar action launched in England which has…

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Kate Forbes welcomes deal creating '600 new jobs' at old Scottish factory site

Scotland’s Deputy First Minister has welcomed a deal for textiles manufacturer Wilkie to create hundreds of jobs at the former Michelin tyre…

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'Find a mirror': Stephen Flynn slates Labour for blaming poor poll on public

STEPHEN Flynn has slated Scottish Secretary Ian Murray after he claimed the public “don’t like honesty” when grilled about poor Holyrood…

Evening Standard

Forbes welcomes deal creating hundreds of jobs at former Michelin factory site

Textile manufacturer Wilkie has become the majority shareholder for Dundee’s Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc.

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Scottish Government submits plans for 12 wind turbines to council

PLANS have been submitted for 12 wind turbines with a maximum tip height of 200 metres to be situated outside Oban ...

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Ian Murray says public 'don't like Labour's honesty' amid poor polling

IAN Murray has accused the Scottish Government of announcing it will scrap the two-child cap “without a policy”.

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Humza Yousaf talks indy, Gaza and Donald Trump buying Scotland in exclusive interview

Former first minister Humza Yousaf speaks out about Elon Musk, Scottish independence, Gaza, and whether Donald Trump would buy Scotland

Evening Standard

Scottish Secretary to give evidence at Holyrood on £3 billion growth deals

Ian Murray has been invited by the Committee to give evidence on the UK Government’s involvement in the City Region and Growth Deals programme.

The National (Scotland)

Decision not to speed up A9 dualling ‘deeply disappointing’, says Fergus Ewing

A former Scottish Government cabinet secretary has branded the refusal to speed up work on the dualling of the A9 road as “deeply disappointing”.

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Scottish Government urges UK ministers to ‘get on and deliver’ social energy tariff

The UK Government has been challenged to “get on and deliver” a new social energy tariff when a group set up by Scottish ministers delivers its…

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Ministers urged to extend free flu jabs to people in their 50s

About two thirds of those at-risk for influenza are yet to be vaccinated this winter, according to Public Health Scotland.

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