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Oil and gas has long-term future if UK Government backs industry, report says

The decline of the North Sea is being accelerated unnecessarily, the Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce said.

Evening Standard · May 25

What you need to know as Holyrood set to vote on independence referendum powers

First Minister John Swinney is set to ask Holyrood to formally request the transfer of powers from the UK Government to Scotland to allow a…

The National (Scotland) · May 25

Deputy First Minister urges MSPs to ‘unite’ ahead of vote on holding indyref2

MSPs will vote on a motion on Tuesday to decide if Scotland will request the UK Government to allow another referendum.

Evening Standard · May 24

Scottish lawyer guilty of misconduct given power over £20m UK Government fund

A SCOTTISH Labour council appointee set to oversee delivery of a £20 million UK Government fund was previously found guilty of professional…

The National (Scotland) · May 22

First independence vote 'settled it for 20 to 30 years', BBC host Fiona Bruce claims

BBC host Fiona Bruce interrupted a Question Time debate on Scottish independence to claim that the 2014 vote had settled the issue for “20 to 30…

The National (Scotland) · May 22

John Swinney's indyref2 motion published ahead of Holyrood debate – see the full text

JOHN Swinney’s motion calling on the UK Government to devolve powers for a second Scottish independence referendum to be held has been published.

The National (Scotland) · May 22

Labour must 'give us all the facts' on Palantir and Peter Mandelson meeting, MP says

LABOUR have been urged to “give us all the facts” about Peter Mandelson and Keir Starmer’s meeting with a US tech firm linked to the disgraced…

The National (Scotland) · May 21

Swinney keen for ‘co-operation’ with UK Government to cut cost of weekly shop

The Scottish First Minister also said he will be taking forward plans for a price cap on a limited number of items.

Evening Standard · May 21

Clean power by 2030 target ‘extremely ambitious’, MPs warn

The Scottish Affairs Committee has also urged the UK Government to introduce a flat rate for electricity standing charges across the UK.

Evening Standard · May 20

UK Government issues statement after flotilla activists brutally assaulted by Israel

The UK Government has issued a statement after horrific footage emerged showing Gaza flotilla activists being brutally assaulted by Israeli officers…

The National (Scotland) · May 20