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SNP urged to block plans for fish farm in national park waters in new open letter

THE SNP Government has been urged to reject plans for a salmon farm in a Scottish national park – with the application having spent more than 11…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 22, 2025

John Swinney addresses SNP Government's Elon Musk links after 'Nazi salute' on stage

JOHN Swinney has addressed the Scottish Government's use of Elon Musk's businesses after the billionaire threw multiple "Nazi salutes" ...

The National (Scotland) · Jan 22, 2025

Families of pair who died at Polmont YOI to meet First Minister

Katie Allan, 21, and William Brown, 16, took their own lives at the facility within months of each other in 2018.

Evening Standard · Jan 22, 2025

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SNP MP left unimpressed as Ian Murray dodges question on Scottish immigration

PETE Wishart was left looking unimpressed with the Scottish Secretary’s answer to a question on immigration...

The National (Scotland) · Jan 22, 2025

Pilot scheme launched to help oil and gas workers find renewables jobs

OIL and gas workers looking to transition into careers in the renewables industry will be given greater support under a new pilot scheme backed by…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 22, 2025

Warning of ‘inertia, delay and uncertainty’ without Internal Market Act changes

The author of a new report on the Act for Scottish Environment LINK suggested ‘legislative keyhole surgery’ for the Act, introduced after Brexit.

The Independent UK · Jan 22, 2025

Scottish charities urge SNP to address 'abject failure' on environmental justice

MULTIPLE Scottish environmental charities have called for the SNP Government to address an "abject failure" to take environmental crimes…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 21, 2025

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Creative Scotland tried to 'embarrass government' on open funding, says Alan Cumming

SCOTTISH actor Alan Cumming has alleged that Creative Scotland's closure of an open fund for artists was “intended to embarrass” the Scottish…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 21, 2025

'Disappointing': Transport Secretary confirms no money for cap on bus fares

SCOTLAND’S Transport Secretary has confirmed there will be no pilot scheme putting a cap on bus fares...

The National (Scotland) · Jan 21, 2025

John Swinney should give Donald Trump his own tartan, says Tory MSP

A TORY MSP has said that John Swinney should give Donald Trump his own tartan ...

The National (Scotland) · Jan 21, 2025

Scotland's unemployment rate falls as UK records rise

Unemployment in Scotland fell slightly in the last quarter, latest figures show.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 21, 2025

Disappointing lack of acknowledgement of Scottish expertise in UK’s AI action plan

ARTIFICIAL intelligence is never far from the headlines, from the development of new diagnostic tools saving lives across the NHS to how artists…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 21, 2025

'Real incomes will be lower due to Labour's Budget', economic experts warn

LABOUR have been called out for promising to kickstart economic growth after experts said the UK Government’s Budget will mean inflation and…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 21, 2025

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 · Jan 20, 2025

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The National (Scotland) · Jan 20, 2025

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…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 19, 2025

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…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 19, 2025

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…

Evening Standard · Jan 19, 2025

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.

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Evening Standard · Jan 17, 2025

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.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 17, 2025

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…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 16, 2025

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…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 16, 2025

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…

Evening Standard · Jan 16, 2025

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.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 16, 2025

'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) · Jan 16, 2025

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…

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