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Swinney willing to work with UK ministers on tackling explicit deepfake images

There has been growing concern around the use of AI to create sexually explicit deepfakes.

Evening Standard · Jan 23, 2025

Plans for Scotland to Europe ferry stall as UK Government give funding update

PLANS for the return of a ferry link between Scotland and mainland Europe have stalled ...

The National (Scotland) · Jan 23, 2025

Tories' 'suspicion of the Scots' hindered UK's Covid response, former Welsh FM says

THERE was an “inherent suspicion” in the way the UK government dealt with its devolved counterparts during the Covid pandemic because they were…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 23, 2025

Pilot scheme to help oil and gas workers transition to renewables launches

The Energy Skills Passport is backed by £3.7 million in funding from the Scottish Government.

Evening Standard · Jan 22, 2025

Mine-clearing charity given £7m to continue work in Ukraine and Afghanistan

Development minister Anneliese Dodd made the announcement while visiting the Halo Trust on Wednesday.

Evening Standard · Jan 22, 2025

How would SNP's proposed Scottish graduate visa work – and how many would use it?

JOHN Swinney has offered to work with the UK Government on a bespoke Scottish graduate visa scheme – despite Labour repeatedly refusing to…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 22, 2025

Anas Sarwar grilled on how Scottish Labour MPs would vote on Waspi compensation

ANAS Sarwar has declined to clarify how Scottish Labour MPs would vote on Waspi compensation despite suggestions from his Holyrood colleague they…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 22, 2025

Ministers told electricity prices ‘can and should be cheaper’

Climate Change Committee chief executive Emma Pinchbeck spoke out as she appeared at Westminster’s Scottish Affairs Committee.

Evening Standard · Jan 22, 2025

SNP MP left unimpressed as Ian Murray dodges question on Scottish immigration

PETE Wishart was left looking unimpressed with the Scottish Secretary’s answer to a question on immigration...

The National (Scotland) · Jan 22, 2025

Pilot scheme launched to help oil and gas workers find renewables jobs

OIL and gas workers looking to transition into careers in the renewables industry will be given greater support under a new pilot scheme backed by…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 22, 2025