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Read the full ruling as court says UK Government CAN block Scottish gender bill

SCOTLAND'S highest civil court has ruled that the UK Government’s blocking of controversial gender reforms was lawful.

The National (Scotland)

Why are Humza Yousaf and other MSPs wearing white ribbons at FMQs?

MSPs from multiple parties were seen wearing white ribbons in the Holyrood chamber on Thursday ...

The National (Scotland)

Expression of interest made in sale of Prestwick Airport, MSPs told

An expression of interest has been made to buy the Scottish Government-owned Prestwick Airport, MSPs have been told.

The National (Scotland)

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Scottish Government announces £900k to tackle violence in schools

EDUCATION Secretary Jenny Gilruth has announced £900,000 of cash for councils to help train school staff to deal with “the new challenges in our…

The National (Scotland)

Scotland on 'by far most ambitious timeline' in UK to make heating buildings greener

SCOTLAND is on “by far” the most ambitious path within the UK to achieve greener and warmer buildings, MSPs were told.

The National (Scotland)

Holyrood investigates Scottish health secretary’s £11,000 data roaming bill

Inquiry could lead to Michael Matheson being referred to standards committee

The Guardian - UK

Scottish Labour backs calls for full ceasefire in Israel-Hamas war

MSPs support motion by first minister, Humza Yousaf, calling for immediate truce in the conflict

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MSPs back Gaza ceasefire calls as Yousaf warns of cruelty facing patients

The Scottish First Minister’s motion on a ceasefire received cross-party support.

The Independent UK

Scottish lawmaker under pressure to resign after admitting his children racked up $13,700 roaming charges on his work iPad—and left taxpayers with the bill

Health Secretary Michael Matheson said he was trying to protect his family from the scrutiny over the exorbitant roaming charges on his parliamentary iPad.

Fortune

Family watching football on holiday led to iPad bill, Matheson tells MSPs

Scottish Health Secretary Michael Matheson said family members had used data on his Holyrood-issued iPad while on a trip to Morocco.

The Independent UK

Michael Matheson tells MSPs his children streaming football matches led to iPad bill

HEALTH Secretary Michael Matheson told MSPs that his teenagers were behind the £11,000 iPad bill after watching a number of football matches ...

The National (Scotland)

MSPs back call for 'humane' migration system in independent Scotland

MSPs have backed calls for a “humane migration system tailored to Scotland’s needs” following the publication of the latest

The National (Scotland)

Government rejects Ferguson Marine investment but pledges to ‘find a way forward’

ECONOMY secretary Neil Gray has ruled out a request for millions to support the Ferguson Marine shipyard.

The National (Scotland)

Tourist tax must not be used to make up for council budget cuts, say industry leaders

TOURISM leaders in Scotland have said that a proposed visitor levy on overnight stays should not be used to make up for cuts to council budgets.

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Number of Scots stranded in Gaza 'not clear', External Affairs Secretary tells MSPs

IT IS “not clear” how many Scottish residents are currently in Gaza amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, the External Affairs Secretary has…

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UN legal expert to address MSPs on nuclear disarmament and climate crisis

A UNITED Nations legal expert and head of Nobel Peace Prize-winning International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons is to address MSPs and the…

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Free bus travel for asylum seekers in Scotland gains support from MSPs

ASYLUM seekers in Scotland may soon be granted free bus travel after MSPs backed proposals to improve the lives of those within the asylum system.

The National (Scotland)

Call for clarity over concerns child asylum seekers 'housed in Scottish hotels'

URGENT clarity is needed about whether unaccompanied children seeking asylum in the UK have been placed in Scottish hotels, MSPs have said.

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Ferguson Marine ferries to have reduced passenger capacity, MSPs told

The delayed Calmac ferries being built at the Ferguson Marine shipyard will carry fewer passengers than first envisioned, it has emerged.

The National (Scotland)

Scots Tory MSP rebels as party praises UK's 'alignment with EU' on climate

THE Scottish Tories have been panned after they asked MSPs to celebrate Rishi Sunak’s climate U-turns for bringing policy further “in line…

The National (Scotland)

Doubts UK Government will set up deposit return scheme by 2025 deadline

THE “onus” is on the UK Government to make a success of the deposit return scheme (DRS) but Scottish ministers are “cynical” that they will…

The National (Scotland)

Tory bid to delay short-term lets scheme fails despite Labour and LibDem support

A TORY bid to delay the short-term lets licensing scheme deadline by a year has failed despite both Labour and the LibDems backing the move.

The National (Scotland)

Housing minister urges MSPs to tell hosts to ‘strongly’ consider joining scheme

HOUSING minister Paul McLennan has doubled down on the details of the short term lets licensing scheme and urged MSPs to encourage hosts to apply…

The National (Scotland)

A9 dualling will not be finished before 2026 Holyrood election, says Yousaf

WORK to dual the A9 will not be completed before the next Holyrood election in May 2026, the First Minister has said.

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Tory MSPs pictured with 'offensive' poster at short-term lets scheme Holyrood protest

SCOTTISH Tory MSPs were photographed beside an “offensive” placard that appeared to liken the Short-Term Lets licensing scheme to ethnic…

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