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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,…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 26

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…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 24

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 · Jul 24

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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,…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 24

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…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 23

Figure linked to genocidal Sudanese military hosted by UK Government in Britain

A SENIOR figure in the political wing of an African paramilitary accused of genocide is attending an official UK Government event in Britain, it has…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 23

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…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 23

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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) · Jul 23

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) · Jul 23

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) · Jul 22

Labour panned for ‘lording it over Scotland’ as parties slam peerage for Anas Sarwar

LABOUR have been slammed for “pulling the most undemocratic trick in the Westminster book” by reportedly planning to give Anas Sarwar a peerage…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 21

Anas Sarwar to quit as Scottish Labour leader and join Andy Burnham's Government

ANAS Sarwar is set to quit as Scottish Labour leader and become a minister in Andy Burnham's UK Government, according to reports ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 21

'It's so poor': Zack Polanski blasts Andy Burnham over indyref2 comments

ZACK Polanski has condemned Andy Burnham over his apparent refusal to grant a second Scottish independence referendum ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 21

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) · Jul 21

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Evening Standard · Jul 21

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.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 21

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…

Evening Standard · Jul 21

‘Agree to disagree’, Burnham tells Swinney on independence – source

The call was the first contact between the two leaders since the Prime Minister took office.

Evening Standard · Jul 20

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.

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The Independent UK · Jul 17

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) · Jul 17

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) · Jul 17

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…

Evening Standard · Jul 17

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 · Jul 17

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) · Jul 17

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) · Jul 17

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".

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