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New weather alert for rain in place but minister ‘hopeful’ rail network can cope

It comes after a deluge over the weekend left the tracks in some places under several feet of water.

The Independent UK

Punished Ewing will ‘consider’ rejoining SNP group at Holyrood after suspension

SNP MSPs voted to suspend the former rural economy secretary for seven days.

The Independent UK

Scottish Government ‘urgently’ assessing impact of climate climbdowns – minister

The Scottish Government was given no notice of the announcement from Downing Street, Net Zero Secretary Mairi McAllan said.

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'Urgent work' as Scottish Government admits to breach of climate laws

THE Scottish Government has admitted that it has “fallen short” of climate laws and said it will look to remedy the issue “as soon as…

The National (Scotland)

Edinburgh Trams inquiry report too long and too costly, minister says

Mairi McAllan said some of Lord Hardie’s conclusions were not supported by evidence.

The Independent UK

Transport Secretary Mairi McAllan marries childhood sweetheart

TRANSPORT Secretary Mairi McAllan tied the knot with her childhood sweetheart Iain Renwick this weekend.

The National (Scotland)

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%.

Daily Record

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.

The National (Scotland)

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.

Daily Record

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”

Insider UK

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

The National (Scotland)

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.

The National (Scotland)

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…

The National (Scotland)

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…

Daily Record

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'.

The National (Scotland)

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…

The National (Scotland)

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…

The National (Scotland)

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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