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Four key things the SNP could do instead of cutting £500m from public services

SNP ministers have said they have "no choice" but to replicate Westminster cuts in Scotland – but there is always space to do things…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 8, 2024

Keir Starmer must U-turn on 'damaging' winter fuel payment cut, says Stephen Flynn

MORE than 850,000 pensioners will lose out as a result of the change in eligibility for the winter fuel payment, the SNP has said as it called on…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 7, 2024

Scottish health boards urged to step up on tackling racism

HEALTH boards across Scotland will be required to develop anti-racism plans as part of a national effort to kick out discrimination in the NHS, the…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 6, 2024

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Complaints as Gaelic place names misspelled on Highland road signs

GAELIC road signs in the Highlands have been misspelt as disgruntled speakers of the language complained to the Scottish Government about the errors.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 6, 2024

Crown Estate review proves ScotWind 'failure', pro-indy think tank says

JOHN Swinney’s order for a major review of a state organ behind a controversial major renewables project should be read as an “admission” of…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 5, 2024

Second union backs latest offer from Cosla – but bin strikes still loom

A SECOND trade union has voted in favour of a revised pay offer from the body that represents all Scottish councils ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 5, 2024

Artists call for more funding outside Holyrood after Creative Scotland U-turn

ARTISTS have staged a protest outside Holyrood over the lack of funding for the arts sector, despite the Scottish Government’s U-turn on…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 5, 2024

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Douglas Ross torn down in free school meals row as SNP blame 'austerity agenda'

JOHN Swinney accused the Tories of having “destroyed” Scotland’s future – as he hit back at attacks for abandoning plans to make free meals…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 5, 2024

Kate Forbes: Ministers ‘standing by’ free school meals for all primary pupils pledge

THE Scottish Government is “standing by” its commitment to provide free school meals to all primary school pupils, the Deputy First Minister…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 5, 2024

'Not acting in good faith': Scottish Greens cast doubt on support for SNP Budget

THE Scottish Greens have cast doubt on whether they will support the Scottish Government’s Budget following John Swinney’s Programme for…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 5, 2024

Eight key points from John Swinney's Programme for Government explained

AFTER the Scottish Government announced a package of £500 million of cuts to balance the books, John Swinney delivered his first Programme for…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 4, 2024

Concern as Scottish Government favours UK-wide ban on conversion therapy

THE Scottish Government has said it may drop its proposed ban on conversion practices in Scotland in favour of backing UK-wide legislation.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 4, 2024

Scottish Government to ‘carefully consider’ recommendations of Grenfell report

SCOTLAND'S housing minister has said the Scottish Government will “carefully consider” the recommendations of the final report into the Grenfell…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 4, 2024

'No more money': John Swinney responds to strike threat from council staff

JOHN Swinney has said “no more money” can be put on the table to settle pay disputes with unions in local government ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 4, 2024

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The National (Scotland) · Sep 4, 2024

Labour must take inspiration from Scotland's 'fair' tax system, SNP demand

LABOUR should take inspiration from Scotland’s “more progressive and fair”, MPs have heard.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 4, 2024

Sewage overflow monitoring in Scotland must be improved, says watchdog

ACTION must be taken to improve the operation of storm overflows in Scotland, an environmental watchdog has said.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 4, 2024

John Swinney: I'm optimistic about tackling child poverty despite budget cuts

JOHN Swinney will say today he is “optimistic” about cutting child poverty – despite presiding over cuts worth £500 million ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 3, 2024

Scotland to move to 'regional model' of gender identity healthcare for under-18s

THE NHS in Scotland is set to follow England in moving to a "regional model" of providing gender identity healthcare for under-18s.

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The National (Scotland) · Sep 3, 2024

Explained: The financial background to Shona Robison cuts speech

THE Scottish Government has set out budget cuts of around £500 million – as ministers warned of the “enormous and growing pressure on the…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 3, 2024

'Disaster for climate': Greens react as Scottish Government confirms £500m of cuts

A £500 million package of cuts announced by the Scottish Government has been branded a “disaster for our climate” by the Greens as Shona…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 3, 2024

Read in full: Shona Robison's Holyrood speech outlining £500m in cuts

WATCH and read Finance Secretary Shona Robison's full speech to the Scottish Parliament outlining some £500m in cuts ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 3, 2024

Shona Robison announces £500 million of Scottish Government cuts

SCOTLAND’s Finance Secretary Shona Robison has announced the Scottish Government will be making £500 million of cuts in a bid to fill a budget…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 3, 2024

Scottish Government approves major renewable energy storage development

THE Scottish Government has given consent to a major renewable energy storage facility ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 3, 2024

Half of people receiving Universal Credit ran out of food in last month

NEARLY half of people in receipt of Universal Credit ran out of food in the last month, according to the latest figures from the Trussell Trust ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 3, 2024

Shona Robison to deliver statement with cuts expected – how to watch

SHONA Robison is expected to announce announces hundreds of millions of pounds worth of cuts on Tuesday afternoon as Holyrood returns from summer…

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