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More than 1100 jobs saved as major Scottish manufacturing plant acquired

THE future of a major aerospace manufacturing plant in South Ayrshire has been secured with more than 1100 jobs saved ...

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UK Government must act urgently over £200m promise for Grangemouth, says Kate Forbes

THE UK Government has been urged to take “urgent and decisive action” over the £200 million promised to Grangemouth workers as the…

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Kate Forbes announces top Scottish businesswoman as new chief entrepreneur

Kate Forbes has announced Scotland's new chief entrepreneur ...

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Employment and unemployment in Scotland rise at same time, figures show

The latest Labour Market Statistics showed the overall economic inactivity rate has decreased by 0.5%.

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These are the businesses conducting the most lobbying in Holyrood

Fossil fuel giants, influential PR firms and the short-term lets industry are among the top lobbyists of the Scottish Government since John Swinney…

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Human rights row reignites over SNP funding for arms firms linked to Israel

THE credibility of the SNP’s commitment to human rights is at stake, a leading charity has warned Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes ...

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Alex Cole-Hamilton 'concerned' about excluding Reform from summit tackling far-right

ALEX Cole-Hamilton has said he has "concerns" about plans to lock Reform out of a cross-party summit to counter the far-right.

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Trump’s tariffs not good news for Scotland – and whole world, says Swinney

The First Minister spoke out after President Donald Trump announced tariffs of at least 10% would be applied on exports from the UK to the US.

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Kate Forbes calls for Internal Market Act to be repealed

DEPUTY First Minister Kate Forbes has urged the UK Government to "restore the democratic voice of the Scottish Parliament" by repealing…

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Forbes calls on UK ministers to strike trade deal with US after Trump tariffs

The Scottish Deputy First Minister said the UK Government should ‘recognise the potential opportunities of a trade agreement with the US’.

Evening Standard

Kate Forbes 'concerned' over impact of Donald Trump tariffs on Scottish economy

KATE Forbes has said that Donald Trump's tariffs will clearly impact Scottish businesses given the importance of the US as an export market ...

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Ex-Tory selected as LibDems candidate to take on Kate Forbes in Holyrood election

A FORMER Tory councillor has been selected by the LibDems to be their candidate to take on Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes at next year's Holyrood…

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Forbes hails ‘strong start to the year’ after economy grew 0.3% in January

The Deputy First Minister welcomed the figures ‘in the context of global economic uncertainty’.

Evening Standard

Family of Sheku Bayoh reach out-of-court settlement with Police Scotland

The family of Sheku Bayoh has reached an out-of-court settlement with Police Scotland ...

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Direct award of ferries to Ferguson could have been worst of both worlds, says Forbes

DIRECTLY awarding the contract for seven ferries to the publicly owned Ferguson Marine shipyard could have been “the worst of both worlds”, the…

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Kate Forbes pledges to intervene as job cuts at Scotland's only concrete plant loom

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes has pledged the Scottish Government will do “everything in its power” to help those whose jobs are “under…

Evening Standard

Edinburgh Festival Fringe given £300,000 Government funding to ‘grow benefits’

The cash will be used to help Scottish artists ‘capitalise on international opportunities’, while making the festival more accessible.

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Scottish Government urged to provide details on arms firm funding review

THE SCOTTISH Government has been urged to provide details after pledging to review its human rights checks on arms companies getting state support.

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Kate Forbes opens new airport centre 'boosting opportunities' for young people

Airport bosses have opened a new centre which they hope will help inspire future generations to take up careers in key areas.

Evening Standard

New era for Scotland Office, says Murray

The Scottish Secretary said the department had entered an ‘era of delivery’.

The Independent UK

Former SNP MP Mhairi Black says she could ‘maybe’ join another party in future

She also said she did not go public with her ADHD diagnosis because she feared some at Westminster would use it against her.

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Economy needs 'fundamental rebalancing' with Scottish investments, says Kate Forbes

KATE Forbes will tell MSPs the UK economy needs a “fundamental rebalancing” as she calls on the UK Government to invest in Scotland’s industry…

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Kate Forbes announces £1.8m for Gaelic broadcasting after success of crime thriller

Gaelic language broadcasting will receive another £1.8 million to build on the success of BBC Alba’s crime thriller An t-Eilean.

Evening Standard

Sheku Bayoh family in ‘brutally honest’ meeting with Police Scotland chief

It came after Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes rejected their request to extend the remit of the inquiry examining his death.

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Kate Forbes hails Scottish GDP growth amid 'damaging' impact of UK Budget

KATE Forbes has said she remains "deeply concerned" about the impact of the UK Budget as new figures showed the Scotland's GDP grew by…

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