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'Not racist' for Tories to question bus travel for asylum seekers, says Chris McEleny

THE general secretary of the Alba Party has defended the Scottish Tories questioning the Scottish Government’s plans to spend money on providing…

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Scottish Government to consider new offence of non-fatal strangulation

John Swinney has pledged the Scottish Government will give “serious consideration” for non-fatal strangulation to be made a specific criminal…

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Scottish Government announces £5 million funding to restore rare habitat

A total of £5 million has been announced by the Scottish Government to restore Scotland’s rare rainforests and tackle the biodiversity crisis...

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Labour pledge 'fast review' of post-Brexit act branded 'attack on devolution'

LABOUR have announced a “fast-track” review of a UK Act which the Scottish Government previously labelled the “the most significant and…

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RSPB Scotland calls for action to save seabirds as new conservation plan launches

RSPB Scotland is urging people to support Scottish seabirds and help prevent any further decline in the species...

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Ecocide bill to jail major polluters to be presented to Scottish Government

A new law will be presented to Holyrood next year, which could result in major polluters facing up to 20 years in prison...

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We should think about NCS outside of ‘institutional architecture’, says Swinney

The Scottish Government paused plans for the National Care Service last month.

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John Swinney to auction Christmas card picture to help children’s charity

The First Minister has chosen a picture by PA Media photographer Jane Barlow for his official card, which will raise money for Children First.

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NatureScot grants more than £1 million to biodiversity restoration projects

NATURESCOT has awarded over £1 million to projects that will help restore Scottish biodiversity as part of the Scottish Government’s Nature…

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MSPs to vote on ending dual mandates at Holyrood next week

Holyrood is expected to vote next week to prevent MSPs from also sitting as MPs, ending the practice known as “double jobbing”.

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Scottish Government says Budget cash should pay for 'at least' 8000 affordable homes

Extra cash for affordable housing in the Scottish Budget should allow for “at least” 8000 more homes for rent and low-cost ownership to be…

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Tory motion to break-up Highland Council branded 'political posturing'

THE leader of Highland Council's Conservative group is urging colleagues to back his call for the break-up of the local authority as opponents brand…

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Two-child benefit cap mitigation could start in early 2026, says Shona Robison

THE Scottish Government’s mitigation of the two-child benefit cap could be introduced ahead of the 2026 financial year if work progresses well,…

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Two-child benefit cap mitigation could start in early 2026, says Robison

Shona Robison insisted the scheme is going ahead, saying the Government could implement it before April 2026.

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Anas Sarwar slammed as he claims public sector jobs grown 'too far'

ANAS Sarwar has come under fire after saying the public sector has grown “too far” in Scotland.

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Historic theatre secures £8 million in funding from government towards refurbishment

GLASGOW'S Citizens Theatre is set to receive an £8 million budget boost from the Scottish Government with plans to reopen next summer ...

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John Swinney on track to lead pro-independence majority in Holyrood in new poll

JOHN Swinney is on course to lead the SNP to a pro-independence majority in Holyrood following the announcement of next year's Budget, according to…

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How the Rewilding Pathway can support 'repeopling' Scottish areas

This week, the Scottish Rewilding Alliance has presented a ground-breaking rewilding plan to the Scottish Government ...

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Keir Starmer's child poverty plan ‘not credible’ if two-child cap remains

KEIR Starmer’s plans to reduce child poverty “will not be credible” if he does not cooperate with the Scottish Government and scrap the…

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SNP leadership 'drifting too far from policy set by members', insiders say

SNP Government leaders are drifting “too far” from the party policy decided by their members, figures within the SNP have warned.

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'Incomparably better': John Swinney hails relations with Labour in government

Working with the Conservatives when they were in government “could not have been more awful” but relationships with Westminster are…

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'Anti-democratic' Labour slammed for vow to meddle in Scottish politics

THE Scotland Office has been accused of continuing Tory “attacks on devolution” after saying the UK Government would work in Scottish policy…

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FACT CHECK: Have Labour approved plans for a dam in Loch Ness?

THE source of the rumours seems to be a story in the right-wing newspaper The Telegraph ...

Evening Standard

Starmer to work ‘constructively’ on scrapping two-child benefit cap in Scotland

First Minister John Swinney said the Prime Minister had agreed to work with the Scottish Government as it seeks to end the policy in Scotland.

Evening Standard

Atypical BSE confirmed on Scottish farm as officials say no risk to human health

It has been described as a ‘isolated case’ in a cow in Dumfries and Galloway.

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