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MP in call for action on broadcasting major Scottish sporting events

PETE Wishart is among a number of MPs calling for action from the UK Government and broadcasters to ensure more Scots can watch major sporting…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 2, 2023

UK Government energy policy undermines net zero goals, campaigners warn

THE UK Government is undermining net zero ambitions by decisions such as allowing new exploration in the North Sea and coal mining, campaigners say.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 2, 2023

Alister Jack should resign for 'misleading' MPs on Deposit Return Scheme, claim SNP and Greens

The Scottish Secretary's claims that the Holyrood government has failed to ask for a special exemption required under UK law have been contested.

Daily Record · Mar 2, 2023

Clarity needed on trade rules between Northern Ireland and UK, says Angus Robertson

THE UK Government must clarify what the rules are for trade between Northern Ireland and the UK, Angus Robertson has said.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 1, 2023

Scottish Secretary Jack accused of trying to ‘sabotage’ deposit return scheme

Lorna Slater, the circular economy minister, hit out at Alister Jack – while Green and SNP MSPs called for him to be sacked.

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023

Producers responsible for 95% of Scottish drinks containers 'now registered' for DRS

Today also marks the opening of registration for recycling return point operators

Insider UK · Mar 1, 2023

SNP call for Alister Jack to be sacked amid claim he 'blatantly misled' Parliament

THE SNP have called for Alister Jack to be sacked after claiming that the Scottish Secretary “blatantly misled” the Westminster Parliament.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 1, 2023

Thousands of people using a prepayment energy meter must redeem £67 voucher before next week

More than £50m in UK Government energy support has gone unspent in Scotland.

Daily Record · Mar 1, 2023

Humza Yousaf 'only candidate' who will stand up to UK's power grabs, says Neil Gray

HUMZA Yousaf is the only candidate who will stand-up against “seedy” Westminster power grabs, according to an SNP MSP.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 28, 2023

East Lothian council tax will rise by seven per cent as new budget approved

The council is set to charge £35 a year for garden waste collections and reduce household bin collections from fortnightly to every three weeks in bid to cut costs.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 28, 2023