Scottish Government to debate calls for ceasefire in Gaza THE Scottish Government will lead a debate in Holyrood next week on the situation in Gaza. The National (Scotland) · Nov 15, 2023
Scotland's biggest polluter posts 'obscene' profits to fury of campaigners FURIOUS climate campaigners have criticised “obscene” profits posted by Scotland’s biggest polluter. The National (Scotland) · Nov 15, 2023
First Minister vows 'robust defence' to Tory claims he misled Parliament THE First Minister has promised a “robust defence” to Tory claims that he and Shona Robison misled Holyrood in a row over pandemic WhatsApp… The National (Scotland) · Nov 15, 2023
Humza Yousaf pledges ‘robust defence’ against Tory claims he misled Parliament The Conservatives are using debating time at Holyrood to call for the First Minister and his deputy to refer themselves to the independent adviser. The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2023
Scottish energy minister calls for social tariffs for struggling families It would mean those in financial difficulty pay lower prices for energy. The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2023
Too 'onerous' to bring in tourist tax on motorhomes, council leaders warn Charging a visitor levy on wild campers and holidaymakers in motorhomes who do not stay on regulated sites would be “onerous”, council leaders… The National (Scotland) · Nov 14, 2023
Alba call for 'direct award' of future Scottish Government ferries to Ferguson Marine THE Alba Party have called on the Scottish Government to directly award new CalMac ferry orders to Ferguson’s shipyard in Port Glasgow to ensure… The National (Scotland) · Nov 14, 2023
Exam board workers vote to strike in pay dispute Unite said it will now discuss potential dates for industrial action. The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2023
Mother of Milly Main urges Humza Yousaf to sack NHS Glasgow board amid homicide probe THE mother of 10-year-old Milly Main who died after contracting an infection at a Glasgow hospital has called on Humza Yousaf to sack the NHS board… The National (Scotland) · Nov 13, 2023
Scottish Government must act now to secure future of Ferguson Marine shipyard IN politics, two things about your worldview are quite often true. One, you can stand still on your beliefs and have the same views 10 years apart… The National (Scotland) · Nov 13, 2023
Yousaf and Robison should refer themselves for WhatsApp probe, Tories say The Scottish Tories will bring a vote on the issue to Holyrood this week. The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2023
Fewer than one in 10 A-road miles are dual-carriageway in dozens of areas The AA said upgrading single carriageways can ‘improve traffic flows and air quality whilst reducing collisions’. The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2023
Scottish Enterprise faces questions over diligence on war-crime links HUNDREDS of human rights checks have been made on companies seeking grants from Scottish Enterprise since 2019. The National (Scotland) · Nov 12, 2023
Scottish Government to unveil key independence white paper on EU plans THE Scottish Government will publish a key paper this week outlining plans for Scotland and the EU after independence, the Sunday National… The National (Scotland) · Nov 12, 2023
The National (Scotland) · Nov 12, 2023 Bill criminalising misogyny set for Holyrood by end of parliamentary year A BILL criminalising misogynistic abuse and harassment is set to be tabled by the end of the current parliamentary term.
The National (Scotland) · Nov 12, 2023 Evangelical Scots pastor condemned for 'disturbing' comments about Humza Yousaf A PASTOR has been condemned for describing Humza Yousaf as a “godless leader” and saying his appointment as First Minister is “scheme of…
The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2023 Scottish Government’s Covid WhatsApp messages ‘starkly different’, insists Flynn The SNP MP said the public had been treated with ‘complete contempt’ by Westminster leaders during the pandemic.
The National (Scotland) · Nov 9, 2023 Scottish ministers reject call for snare licensing scheme and opt for full ban SCOTTISH ministers are to push ahead with a full ban on snares – despite pleas from gamekeepers to bring in a licensing scheme to allow use of the…
The National (Scotland) · Nov 9, 2023 'We're pro-Palestine protesters – this is why we targeted Holyrood' PROTESTERS who climbed onto the Scottish Parliament have accused the Government of being "complicit" in Gaza's suffering.
The National (Scotland) · Nov 9, 2023 How to check my council tax band in Scotland Here is how council tax works in Scotland and how you can find your valuation band amid proposed second home reforms.
The National (Scotland) · Nov 9, 2023 Why I started thinking about zombies during this week's FMQs HOW long do you think you would survive in a zombie apocalypse-type situation?
The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2023 Yousaf rejects accusations of misleading Holyrood over Covid WhatsApp messages A timetable of dealings with the inquiry was released by the Scottish Government after a request from the inquiry itself.
The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2023 Yousaf and deputy accused of misleading Holyrood over Covid WhatsApp messages Both Labour and the Tories have accused Humza Yousaf and Deputy First Minister Shona Robison in a row over WhatsApp messages.
The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023 Scottish Government publishes timeline of Covid inquiry requests The government says it has handed over all messages it held.
The National (Scotland) · Nov 8, 2023 LGBT+ young people don't feel welcome in rural Scotland, study shows MORE than two-thirds of LGBT+ young people living in rural Scotland do not feel welcome in their local area, a new report has suggested.