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Call for summit to ‘grasp opportunities’ of new Scotland to Europe ferry route

TRANSPORT minister Fiona Hyslop is being urged to set up a summit to discuss plans for a direct ferry link between Scotland and mainland Europe.

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'Christmas shows why Scotland must lead way on regulating alcohol marketing'

THE festive period is one we see as a time for indulgence and the sight of booze and alcohol brands can be difficult to escape from.

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'The year of Charles's no clothes': A look back on the King's 2023

FOR the first time in 70 years, the UK witnessed the coronation of a monarch in 2023.

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'No evidence' to suggest Scots don't like paying more income tax, says expert

THERE is currently no evidence to suggest people are put off by more income tax bands in Scotland, an expert has told The National.

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Plea for Scottish Government to publish plan on improving access to good food

THE SCOTTISH Government is being urged to publish its draft Good Food Nation Plan without further delay.

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Experts query lack of appeal against ‘questionable’ gender reform court ruling

THE SNP government’s decision not to appeal against a court ruling that Alister Jack’s block of Scottish gender reform was legitimate leaves…

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Reports into Scottish baby death spikes delayed to next year

Reports into spikes in the number of deaths of babies have been delayed to next year, the Scottish Government has said.

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Tory MSP's complaint against 'misleading' Scottish Government tweet dismissed

A TORY MSP’s complaint about a “misleading” tweet from the Scottish Government has been dismissed by the head of the civil service.

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New devolution-busting funding announced as Scotland denied say on £8m pot

NEW devolution-busting funding has been announced for projects across Scotland – with the Scottish Government thought to have no say in how the…

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More people coming from UK to Scotland than other way round, figures show

SCOTLAND'S annual net migration from the rest of the UK has continued to grow, with more people coming in to the country than leaving, figures…

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Trade union calls for workers to be given 'proper festive break'

A LEADING trade union has said it is disappointed with Humza Yousaf’s response to a question in First Minister’s Questions (FMQs) about the…

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Scottish Government plans bill to protect rights of people with learning disabilities

THE Scottish Government is seeking views on proposals to protect the rights of individuals with learning disabilities, autistic, and neurodivergent…

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Cuts will mean job losses and stretch councils to 'breaking point', Cosla says

LOCAL authorities will be stretched to “breaking point” and jobs will be lost as a result of the Scottish Government’s council tax freeze,…

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Ash Regan urges Keir Starmer to 'clarify' position on Scotland gender laws

KEIR Starmer has been urged to rule out working with Scottish ministers to revive gender reform legislation ...

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Failure to appeal UK gender reform block sets 'bad precedent', top expert says

THE Scottish Government deciding to scrap their gender reform appeal leaves a “bad precedent”, according to an expert ...

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Delayed 2035 completion date for dualling A9 ‘very realistic’, insists minister

Scotland’s transport minister has said the delayed date for dualling the A9 is “very realistic”.

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ScotRail fares to rise by 8.7 per cent in April as peak fares scrapping extended

RAIL fares in Scotland will increase by 8.7 in April, Transport Scotland has said, with the scrapping of peak rail fares being extended for a…

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UK Government will seek expenses from Scottish Government over gender bill legal row

SCOTTISH Secretary Alister Jack has confirmed the UK Government will seek expenses from the Scottish Government for the Section 35 legal battle.

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New deadline for A9 dualling project is 2035, Scottish Government confirms

THE Scottish Government has confirmed that the new deadline for dualling the A9 is 2035.

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Kate Forbes highlights 'brutal' impact of Westminster cuts on Scottish Budget

FORMER finance secretary Kate Forbes has said the UK Government’s cuts to Scotland’s budget are “brutal” amid fears over whether a key…

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Shona Robison confirms gender reform appeal to be scrapped despite 'outrageous' block

Deputy First Minister Shona Robison confirmed any further legal challenge to recent rulings on the controversial gender recognition reform will be…

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Budget sees carbon tax on Scotland's big landowners move step closer

A CARBON land tax on Scotland’s largest landowners has moved a step closer after the Scottish Government included a promise to consider the…

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'Devastating': Millions slashed from housing budget amid rising homelessness levels

MILLIONS have been trimmed from Scotland’s housing budget – despite rising levels of homelessness and a housing crisis.

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'Patronising' Labour MSP tells Finance Secretary to sit down and be quiet

A “PATRONISING” Labour MSP has been called out by the Finance Secretary after he signalled for her to sit down and be quiet while she was…

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What do the new tax bands in the Scottish Budget mean for you?

HOW will the Scottish Government's newly proposed income tax bands work?

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