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Neil Gray calls on UK Government to scrap ‘abhorrent’ Strikes Bill

NEIL Gray has urged the UK Government to scrap its “disgraceful, abhorrent” plans for controversial strike reforms.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish minister calls on UK Government to scrap ‘abhorrent’ strike Bill

Wellbeing Economy minister Neil Gray hit out at the Bill which would give ministers the power to impose minimum service levels during strikes.

The Independent UK

Bill for unfinished ferry rises by another £20 million

The Glen Sannox 'should be available for passengers in spring 2024' according to the shipyard's boss

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Ex-SNP rising star accuses party of 'rigging' selection to block his bid to become MP

Paul Di Mascio has claimed his candidacy and others were blocked by former FM Nicola Sturgeon, ex-SNP CEO Peter Murrell and party chair Kirsten Oswald, before Anum Qaisar was parachuted in.

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£17.5 million investment made to support Scottish entrepreneurs

Meanwhile, MSPs are set to investigate the sustainability Scotland’s finances

Insider UK

Scottish Government outlines 'a different way of working with business'

The New Deal for Business Group makes its recommendations to the First Minister

Insider UK

Contracts at ferries shipyard 'could be reviewed' to axe bonuses

The wellbeing economy secretary was grilled by MSPs on the Public Audit Committee

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Due diligence on ferry building costs resulted in £620,000 bill

CalMac only operated all sailings on its scheduled timetable on 31 days in a 15-month period

Insider UK

'Scotland needs full migration powers to address falling employment rate'

SCOTLAND needs full powers over migration to address recruitment challenges in the country, Wellbeing Economy Secretary Neil Gray has said.

The National (Scotland)

'Relieved' Ian Blackford reveals plans for after stepping down as MP

IAN Blackford has revealed his plans after he stands down as an MP at the next election in an exclusive interview with The National’s podcast ...

The National (Scotland)

Scottish GDP growth outperforms UK in first three months of 2023

The country’s economic output grew by 0.4% during the first quarter – compared to 0.1% for the UK

Insider UK

Jobs boost as Cabinet Secretary opens new facility in West Lothian town

The new packaging operation was opened following a £13.5 million investment.

Daily Record

'A positive start': First meeting of new Scottish Government business group

A Scottish Government meeting attempting to deepen links with Scotland’s private sector has been labelled “a positive start”...

The National (Scotland)

'No blank cheque' for shipyard to complete delayed ferries

The Glen Sannox could enter service this autumn, but its sister ship is not now expected to be finished until next year

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No blank cheque for shipyard to complete delayed ferries, minister insists

Gray insisted that had he not taken the “rare” decision to overrule the advice - the future of the shipyard would have been “in jeopardy”

The National (Scotland)

Tory MSP in 'car crash' BBC interview after complaining about 'transparency'

A TORY MSP dodged a question on the UK Government spending £4 billion on unusable PPE – after claiming there needed to be “more honesty,…

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Completing Ferguson ferry will cost more than building brand new vessel

Neil Gray gives update to parliament on progress building the two delayed CalMac ferries

The National (Scotland)

Economy Secretary issues rare ministerial direction over delayed CalMac ferry

IN an update to the Scottish Parliament, Neil Gray told MSPs that it was “extremely disappointing” that costs to complete Hull 802 had increased…

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Co-chair appointed for government group to work with private sector

The group will meet for the first time this week, aiming to ease the transition to a wellbeing economy

The National (Scotland)

Shipyard at centre of ferry fiasco to be privatised 'as quickly as possible'

THE nationalised shipyard at the centre of an ongoing fiasco around the late and overbudget delivery of two new ferries is to be returned to the…

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Interest in sale of Prestwick Airport but no ‘going offers’ on table

Wellbeing Economy Secretary Neil Gray tells Economy and Fair Work Committee that discussions are ongoing

The National (Scotland)

Mass resignations 'could have been avoided' in 'beyond toxic' council if SNP listened

THE environment of North Lanarkshire SNP Group has been described as “beyond toxic” by seven councillors who have been expelled or resigned…

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Japanese company to establish Scottish factory

Power cable facility set to be built in the Highlands after deal signed during ministerial visit

The National (Scotland)

Japanese firm to build large cable factory in Highlands

A JAPANESE company is preparing to build a large factory in the Highlands to make sub-sea high-voltage cables.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Energy Secretary heads to Japan to seek renewables investment

Energy Secretary Gray will spend three days in Tokyo and Osaka this week

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