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Swinney ‘blindsided’ by UK Government rejection of wind turbine factory plans

The proposals have been turned down by Westminster over national security fears about Chinese firm Ming Yang.

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Government blocks Chinese firm’s plans to build wind turbines in Scotland

Ming Yang had proposed the £1.5 billion facility at a site in Ardersier near Inverness, saying it could create up to 1,500 jobs.

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UK Government announces 80 new youth hubs to battle unemployment surge

Youth hubs bring together jobcentres, councils, employers and training providers to support those aged between 16 and 24.

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Swinney pledges ban on conversion practices if Westminster fails to act

John Swinney made the commitment at the last First Minister’s Questions before the Holyrood election.

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Offshore wind factory could bring 500 jobs to Scotland

Danish firm Vestas has said it would build components for turbines at such a plant.

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UK ‘urgently’ needs more domestic oil and gas from North Sea, trade body says

A report by Offshore Energies UK warned maintaining domestic supply is essential for energy security and affordability.

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Swinney warns Starmer against ‘slide into offensive war’ in Iran

The First Minister urged the Prime Minister to rally European allies and push for a diplomatic solution.

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Ryanair to create hundreds of jobs in £40m airport expansion plans

The company will also build a new 11,938 sq m, four-bay heavy maintenance hangar

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Ryanair to create 450 jobs in £40m Prestwick Airport expansion

The company said the expansion meant the site would become its largest heavy maintenance hangar.

Evening Standard

Crossbow sales to be banned in wake of horrific triple murder

The UK Government plans to ban the sale of crossbows and introduce a licensing scheme for existing owners following a series of violent attacks. This decision comes after the murder of John Hunt's wife and two daughters in Bushey in July 2024, and other incidents involving crossbows. Currently, there is…

The Independent UK

Swinney says UK Government security briefing cancelled over lack of ‘babysitter’

The First Minister said there was a ‘suggestion’ Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander would need to be at the briefing.

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Ministers will meet Swinney on US military use of Prestwick Airport, says Healey

The Defence Secretary also said the Scottish Government-owned airport is not being used for strike operations on Iran.

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Robison urges UK Government to ‘finally step up’ and support Glasgow after fire

The Finance Secretary will meet Chief Secretary to the Treasury James Murray in Belfast on Thursday.

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‘Rather be in Dubai’: Gym boss flees London’s ‘petty crime,’ says UAE safer despite missile threats

Rory McEntee, a Dubai-based businessman stranded in the UK during Middle East flight disruptions, said he was “desperate” to return, arguing the UAE felt safer than London despite missile threats. He criticised the UK government for offering “zero help” and pointed to “constant petty crime” in London, calling the situation…

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Ireland not involved in Strait of Hormuz security, Taoiseach says

Ireland will not be getting involved in securing the Strait of Hormuz, the Taoiseach has said.

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NI Finance Minister says £17m UK heating‑oil support ‘extremely disappointing’

Sir Keir Starmer confirmed Northern Ireland will receive £17 million of a £53 million package in support for home heating oil costs.

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Ministers accused of using ‘hugely inflated’ jobs figures for data centres

The Action to Protect Rural Scotland is demanding more scrutiny of such claims.

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UK ministers urge Scottish Government to match funding for defence colleges

The defence readiness minister and Scottish Secretary announced a £50 million growth deal in Paisley on Thursday.

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Roman Abramovich legal battle with UK government over funds from Chelsea sale takes fresh twist

Roman Abramovich sold Chelsea Football Club in 2022 following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

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Call for information as UK ‘moves closer’ to agreement with EU on agrifood trade

The Government is aiming to cut red tape, increase choice for consumers and restrict food price inflation.

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Canadian PM calls for Andrew to be removed from line of succession

Mark Carney’s comments echo those of the prime ministers of Australia and New Zealand.

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Canada’s PM calls for Andrew to be removed from Royal line of succession over ‘deplorable’ Epstein links

A move would require an Act of Parliament and the agreement of the Commonwealth realms, including Canada

Evening Standard

Reeves reaffirms commitment to end windfall tax in talks with North Sea bosses

The Chancellor met figures from BP, TotalEnergies and Serica in Downing Street.

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Scrapping windfall tax on oil and gas is ‘utterly essential’, Swinney insists

The Scottish First Minister spoke out ahead of a meeting between Chancellor Rachel Reeves and North Sea leaders.

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More Britons to return from Middle East as airlines boost flights

The UK Government has said it will charter a repatriation flight from Oman ‘in the coming days’.

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