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Humza Yousaf calls for 'radical action' on climate change as he arrives at COP28

FIRST Minister Humza Yousaf has called for “radical action” to tackle the global climate crisis as he attends COP28.

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Scottish Government announces £900k to tackle violence in schools

EDUCATION Secretary Jenny Gilruth has announced £900,000 of cash for councils to help train school staff to deal with “the new challenges in our…

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Scotland's nuclear power ban close to 'criminal negligence', claims Tory minister

SCOTLAND’S ban on nuclear power plants is bordering on being “criminally negligent”, a Conservative minister has insisted as he challenged the…

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Alister Jack accused of trying to 'silence Scotland' leading on climate change

ALISTER Jack has been accused of trying to “silence Scotland’s voice” and prevent efforts for the country to lead on climate change ahead of…

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Scottish Government extend trial of Homer Simpson-esque electrofishing technique

IN The Simpsons Movie, Homer Simpson’s deficiencies as a father are shown at one point by his bizarre approach to fishing – which bears an…

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Council tax freeze leaves us 'no option' but to make cuts, warns leader

A LABOUR council leader has written to Humza Yousaf to “question the logic” of the council tax freeze, warning it could result in cuts to…

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Covid Inquiry: UK Government did not tell Scottish ministers about key message change

THE UK government did not “communicate everything” to Scottish ministers during the pandemic, Michael Gove has admitted.

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Calls to increase ‘uniquely Scottish’ benefit for more than 300,000 children

THE families of more than 300,000 under-16s are benefitting from the Scottish Child Payment, as calls are made for the payment to be increased.

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Union calls for summit with Robison after public sector job comments

The Deputy First Minister said the size of the public sector workforce would have to reduce.

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It is the Highlands’ turn for a major infrastructure project, says Fergus Ewing

FORMER Scottish minister Fergus Ewing has said it is the “Highlands’ turn” for a major infrastructure project as he called for funding to…

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Oil boss presiding over COP28 climate talks on ending use of fossil fuels

CAMPAIGNERS have warned there can be no more “snake oil solutions” over tackling climate change ahead of the UN COP28 summit...

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Campaigners frustrated with Yes parties and believe independence papers do nothing

YES activists are frustrated with independence parties and feel the Scottish Government’s series of papers on the topic are failing to shift the…

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Hopes pinned on green future for Grangemouth to save 400 at-risk jobs

HOPES to save jobs at Scotland’s only remaining oil refinery are pinned on the potential for new green projects to employ workers at risk of…

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Humza Yousaf pledges 'robust' defence against Alex Salmond's legal action

THE First Minister has said the Scottish Government will “robustly” defend itself in the legal case brought by Alex Salmond ...

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‘Day of reckoning’ coming for Scottish Government in legal action, warns Salmond

The ex-first minister has accused Nicola Sturgeon and former permanent secretary Leslie Evans of ‘misfeasance’, his lawyer said.

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Alex Salmond breaks silence on legal action against Scottish Government

FORMER first minister Alex Salmond has released a statement addressing the legal action he is taking against the Scottish Government ...

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Teachers say pupil violence is increasing in Scotland's schools

TEACHERS across Scotland are seeing a “significant amount of violence”, according to a new report, which says pupil violence has increased over…

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Alex Salmond launches legal action against Scottish Government

THE former first minister Alex Salmond is taking legal action against the Scottish Government over its investigation into sexual misconduct claims…

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Clyde Tunnel tolls explored amid fresh calls for maintenance funding

A GLASGOW councillor is calling on the Scottish Government to provide more funding to maintain the city's Clyde Tunnel — or tolls could be…

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Record expansion of trainee doctor jobs will 'relieve pressures' in Scotland

MORE than 150 new trainee doctor posts are set to be created in Scotland next year in what will be the largest annual expansion on record.

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Scotland 'like turkey voting for Christmas' in agreeing to new UK fiscal deal

“NOT many turkeys get the chance to vote for Christmas twice: but the Scottish Government has managed it ..."

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Jack urges Scottish Government to use cash ‘wisely’ and not raise income tax

But Scottish Finance Secretary Shona Robison said the autumn statement had not provided the funding devolved governments need.

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New anti-vaping campaign to be launched by Scottish Government

A NEW campaign warning parents and schoolkids about the dangers of vaping is set to be launched by the Scottish Government.

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Funding announced for farmers hit by floods

FARMERS hit by severe flooding in Scotland this autumn will be eligible to apply for grants of up to £30,000 to help repair man-made flood banks.

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On the Picket Line: Will the Autumn Statement help workers?

The Chancellor of the Exchequer is set to announce the Autumn Budget statement on Wednesday, with tax cuts on income, inheritance and business…

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