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Scottish Tories demand clarity over ‘delayed but not dropped’ HPMAs

Government promises to find a way forward that balances environmental concerns and the livelihood of fishing communities

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Edinburgh ScotRail train passengers to be hit with 'bleak' ticket fare rises from Monday

The publically owned train operator will be hiking up its ticket prices from Monday despite opposition politicians called the hike 'bleak news'.

Edinburgh Live

Rail travellers in Scotland to be hit with ‘steep’ fare rises from Monday

Scotrail is hiking ticket prices for most journeys by 4.8%.

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Rail travellers to be hit with ‘steep’ fare rises as price freeze scrapped

A hike in rail fares from Monday is “bleak news” for travellers amid the current cost of living crisis, opposition politicians told ministers.

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Have your say: Is shelving HPMAs the right move?

The Scottish Government has dropped its controversial plans to restrict fishing in 10 per cent of Scotland’s waters following an uproar from…

The National (Scotland)

Government drops Highly Protected Marine Areas plan

Minister says a new way forward will be developed with a view to making Scotland 'nature-positive' by 2030

Insider UK

Scottish Government dumps plan to ban fishing along 10% of coastline following backlash

Mairi McAllan, the Net Zero Secretary, said she had listened to the concerns from rural communities over the controversial plan.

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Controversial HPMA plan scrapped in current form by SNP minister

MAIRI McAllan has announced highly protected marine areas (HPMAs) will no longer be implemented by the Scottish Government in 10 per cent of the…

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Minister urges Scots to use water responsibly amid warnings of scarcity

SCOTS have been urged to use water responsibly amid fears shortages could “become more likely and widespread”

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Scotland misses target on reducing greenhouse gas emissions

Climate campaigners warn the failure to hit the interim figure puts the target to reach net zero by 2045 at risk

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Scottish Government grants 'exceptional measures' to maintain water supply on Skye

EXCEPTIONAL measures have been granted to maintain public water supply on Skye due to the prolonged period of dry weather.

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ScotRail ticket price increase next month is 'reckless', say unions

Unions have hit out at the Scottish Government’s “reckless” decision to increase ScotRail ticket prices.

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Ferry disruption ‘catastrophic’ for South Uist, Holyrood debate hears

Ferry cancellations have been “catastrophic” for South Uist, with one business owner saying it has had a bigger impact than the pandemic, an…

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Mairi McAllan to seek powers to extend range of HPMA designation from UK Government

THE Scottish Government is to request the transfer of powers to allow it designate Highly Protected Marine Areas beyond the currently imposed limit…

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Galloway MSP Makes fresh calls for Scottish Government to drop Highly Protected Marine Areas plan

Finlay Carson has waded into the debate by pointing out that even SNP politicians were against the plan

Daily Record

Scottish Government set for third clash with Westminster this year over Highly Protected Marine Areas

Mairi McAllan said the Scottish Government intends 'to seek powers to designate Highly Protected Marine Areas in Scottish waters beyond 12 nautical miles'.

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Compensation for South Uist businesses is not off the table, says minister

MAIRI McAllan has recommitted ministers to talks with South Uist businesses affected by summer sailing cuts - including the topic of…

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Stopping all future North Sea activity 'wrong', says Mairi McAllan

A SCOTTISH Government minister has said that stopping all future activity in the North Sea would be “wrong” and could threaten the country’s…

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SNP issue response to Fiona Bruce's 'constant' Question Time interruptions

THE SNP have issued a response to Fiona Bruce’s “constant interruptions” on Thursday night’s Question Time.

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Labour accused of 'point scoring' in debate comparing HPMAs to Highland Clearances

SCOTTISH Labour have been accused of “political point scoring” over HPMAs amid another Holyrood debate on the issue.

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SNP MSPs rebel as Tory call for a 'reconsideration' of HPMA proposals fails

A MOTION from the Scottish Conservatives calling on the Scottish Government to "reconsider" its Highly Protected Marine Areas proposals…

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SNP MSP Fergus Ewing rips up HPMA plan in Holyrood chamber

FERGUS Ewing ripped up a copy of the Scottish Government’s Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs) consultation during a member’s debate in…

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Highland Council voices 'strong opposition' to HPMAs citing coastal community risk

The local authority has the longest coastline in Scotland, accounting for 21 of the Scottish total, followed by Argyll and Bute and the Western…

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Tories call on SNP MSPs to back their motion on scrapping HPMAs

THE Scottish Conservatives are urging MSPs to join them in calling on the Scottish Government to scrap its ambitious plans for increasing protection…

Insider UK

Minister hits back at ‘astonishing’ claims on protected marine areas

A consultation on closed this month, with the proposals potentially limiting fishing in more than 10% of Scotland’s waters

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