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Cuts to legal advice in Western Isles threaten 'viability' of community, say locals

A COMMUNITY centre in the Western Isles has penned an open letter to the Scottish Government over concerns that the provision of legal advice at…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 15, 2024

John Swinney challenges Angela Rayner on Winter Fuel Payment cut in Edinburgh meeting

JOHN Swinney confronted Angela Rayner over Labour’s cuts to pensioner benefits during a meeting in Edinburgh.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 15, 2024

Scottish Government rejects planning application to build 180 new houses

THE Scottish Government has dismissed an appeal against a council’s decision to reject plans for 180 homes ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 15, 2024

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Greens accuse SNP of 'hypocrisy' on Israel after 'secret meeting' with diplomat

THE SNP have been accused of attempting to “build closer ties to Israel” amid its assault on Gaza, after a minister met with one of the…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 15, 2024

Scottish Government to fund deer culls in bid to cut population by 50,000 a year

THE Scottish Government will pay for deer to be killed in a bid to drive the population down by an additional 50,000 animals each year ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 15, 2024

Only ‘frontline’ public sector jobs in Scotland to be filled due to UK cuts

THE Scottish Government has confirmed a freeze in public sector recruitment in all but "essential frontline" posts as the UK Government's…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 15, 2024

Headteachers encouraged to ban children using phones in schools

HEADTEACHERS have been given powers to ban mobile phones in Scottish schools as part of a new raft of measures to tackle bad behaviour in the…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 15, 2024

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100 jobs to be created in £3 million boost for whisky industry in Highlands

A HUNDRED new jobs are expected to be created as the Scottish Government announces a £3.1 million cash injection into “green” developments for…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 14, 2024

Ex-offenders can become successful entrepreneurs – here’s what the prisons minister should do to make it happen

James Timpson, former CEO of the high street cobbler and keycutter that bears his family name, was appointed this summer as the UK’s new minister for prisons, probation and reducing re-offending.

The Conversation · Aug 14, 2024

John Swinney breaks silence after 'secret' meeting with Israeli diplomat

JOHN Swinney has broken his silence in the wake of criticism of the Scottish Government for a “secret” meeting with an Israeli diplomat.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 14, 2024

'Party before country': Kate Forbes savages Scottish Labour MPs over benefit cut

KATE Forbes has accused the UK Government of driving "a coach and horses through the devolution settlement" as she launched a fierce…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 14, 2024

Richard Murphy: Why GERS is inherently biased against Scotland

IT is GERS day – the one when the Scottish Government publishes data that seems deliberately designed to provide the very worst view of…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 14, 2024

Watch as top economist expertly debunks Scotland’s GERS figures

Richard Murphy has expertly debunked the GERS figures released today ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 14, 2024

'It'll be tough': SNP look at public sector cuts as Labour 'usher in austerity'

THE Scottish Government will make sure public services “don't crumble away”, the Finance Secretary has said as she raised the prospect of major…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 14, 2024

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The National (Scotland) · Aug 14, 2024

Universal Winter Fuel Payments to be axed in Scotland – find out if you're affected

LABOUR cuts to the Winter Fuel Payment mean the benefit will no longer be universal and will now only apply to some pensioners.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 14, 2024

Scottish Government 'left with no choice' but to end universal fuel payments

THE Scottish Government has been left with "no choice" but to end universal fuel payments due to UK plans to means-test the Winter Fuel…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 14, 2024

Revenue boost helps fund health and welfare spending, GERS figures show

THE Scottish Government took in £1.7 billion more in revenue last year than before, according to new statistics which hailed growth fuelled by a…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 13, 2024

John Swinney faces questions over SNP's 'secret' meeting with Israeli diplomat

Angus Robertson faces fresh criticism over 'secret' Israeli diplomat meeting

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The National (Scotland) · Aug 13, 2024

Social enterprise helps more than 100 women rebuild their lives in a year

A SOCIAL enterprise helped more than 100 women rebuild their lives and saved the public purse more than half-a-million pounds in just a year,…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 13, 2024

Scottish businesses to share £7.2m in grants for energy saving projects

SCOTTISH businesses are to share £7.2 million in grants for energy-saving projects ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 13, 2024

Probable suicide statistics show 'distressing' rise in lives lost

THE number of probable suicides in Scotland showed a “distressing” rise last year, according to new statistics.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 12, 2024

First 'Glorious Twelfth' under new licencing laws gets underway in Scotland

THE first grouse shooting season since the introduction of legislation requiring estates to possess a licence has got underway.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 12, 2024

Greens demand SNP apologise for 'secret meeting' with Israeli diplomat

THE SNP are facing calls to apologise after a Scottish Government minister held a “secret meeting” with an Israeli diplomat.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 12, 2024

SNP minister calls for Gaza ceasefire in meeting with Israeli diplomat

A SCOTTISH Government minister called for a ceasefire during a meeting with an Israeli diplomat.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 12, 2024

Greater protective measures needed for Scottish oceans, government told

The introduction of measures to prevent “damaging” activities in many of Scotland’s Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) has “stalled”,…

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