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Emergency services have all resources necessary for Cairngorms wildfires – Gray

The Justice Secretary’s comments come amid backlash to the Scottish Government’s response to the wildfires.

Evening Standard

UK Government offers military support to battle Cairngorms wildfire

The Scottish Government said the MoD could not provide the support it asked for but has offered alternative help.

Evening Standard

UK Government fails to provide wildfire water‑bombing support for Cairngorms blaze

The UK Government has failed to provide the aerial water‑bombing support requested by Scottish ministers to tackle the Cairngorms wildfire,…

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Michael Shanks mocked for renewables boast as Labour eye new North Sea oil fields

ENERGY Minister Michael Shanks has been blasted for boasting about renewable power in Glasgow while the UK Government is reportedly set to sign off…

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Energy sector wants ‘powerful reset’ from Andy Burnham’s Government

Trade body Offshore Energies UK is urging the Government to back the controversial Jackdaw and Rosebank oil and gas projects in the North Sea.

The Independent UK

First Minister says green transition remains 'critical' to decision over new drilling

THE First Minister has said the “critical transition” on climate change must be considered in the question of further drilling in the North Sea,…

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Universities just joined a 'defence alliance'. Here's everything wrong with it

Last week, it was announced that 35 universities across the UK, including Edinburgh, Glasgow and Strathclyde universities in Scotland, had founded…

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Better Together chief promoted and Ian Murray demoted in UK Government shake-up

FORMER Better Together chief Blair McDougall has been given a promotion and a new ministerial role in the UK Government, while former Scottish…

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Read Anas Sarwar's statement on quitting Holyrood to join the Lords in full

ANAS Sarwar’s journey to the House of Lords has been confirmed, with the UK Government announcing on Wednesday evening that he would become a…

The National (Scotland)

Prime Minister Andy Burnham visits Scotland but 'will not discuss referendums'

NEW Prime Minister Andy Burnham will visit Scotland on Thursday, but has insisted he will not discuss “constitutional changes like referendums”…

The National (Scotland)

World's poorest countries to pay for Andy Burnham's bus fare cap, charities warn

ANDY Burnham’s English bus fare cap will be funded by some of the poorest countries in the world, campaigners have warned

The National (Scotland)

How did Douglas Alexander manage to keep his job?

ANDY Burnham has promised change, but if his first 24 hours as Prime Minister are anything to go by, that doesn’t stretch quite as far north as…

The National (Scotland)

Gethins calls for further action from UK Government on energy after VAT cut

Scottish Government energy minister Stephen Gethins said the value of the VAT cut on electricity bills could be ‘quickly eroded’ if bills rise again.

Evening Standard

Andy Burnham scraps VAT on energy bills as households set to save from October

A welcome boost for households this autumn as the UK Government confirms electricity bills will be VAT free from October, in an effort to put money…

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Swinney says he will push Burnham for powers to hold Scottish independence vote

Scotland’s First Minister said Sir Keir Starmer’s successor could represent a fresh start for relations between the Scottish and UK governments.

The Independent UK

Westminster cannot dictate Scotland’s future, Swinney tells incoming PM Burnham

The Scottish First Minister said he will be meeting the Labour leader soon after he enters Number 10 on Monday.

The National (Scotland)

Fringe comic 'challenged by UK Government to make people laugh or be deported'

A GLASGOW-BASED comic has been “challenged” by the UK Government to make audiences laugh in her debut show at this year's Edinburgh Fringe…

The National (Scotland)

SNP minister calls for 'special deal for Scotland' as EU Gibraltar treaty enacted

THE UK Government must deliver on a special EU deal for Scotland after border controls ceased between Remain-voting Gibraltar and Spain, an SNP…

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Scottish minister condemns Reform plan to ‘ban’ Gaelic at elections

Reform UK have been accused of attempting to criminalise Gaelic, Scots and British Sign Languages at elections.

Evening Standard

Deputy FM calls for IndyRef2 ahead of Swinney meeting Burnham next week

Jenny Gilruth confirmed that First Minister John Swinney will be meeting Andy Burnham next week.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish oil terminal to become new Royal Navy base

AN OIL terminal in Inverclyde is set to be turned into a new naval base to help supply British and Nato warships, the Royal Navy has announced ...

The National (Scotland)

Mammoth cut to UK Malawi budget slammed by Scottish minister

A SCOTTISH minister has slammed a confirmed 90 cut to the UK's aid budget for Malawi, branding it "alarming".

The Independent UK

Prostate cancer treatment used by Jeremy Clarkson as effective as radiotherapy

The UK Government recently announced that extra funding would go towards expanding the provision of focal therapy

Evening Standard

China ‘strongly dissatisfied’ following decision to nationalise British Steel

The UK Government announced it had brought British Steel under public ownership to protect the ‘future of steel production’.

The Independent UK

China ‘strongly dissatisfied’ with UK government nationalising British Steel

The UK Government announced it had brought British Steel under public ownership to protect the ‘future of steel production’.

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