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Combining social justice and housing briefs ‘deflating’, says Shelter Scotland

Shirley-Anne Somerville has been appointed Social Justice and Housing Secretary in the Scottish Government.

Evening Standard

Suspended sporting body chief leaves after charity watchdog launches investigation

THE chief executive of a council-funded sporting body has left his role after it emerged the organisation was being investigated by Scotland's…

The National (Scotland)

Scotland: Jenny Gilruth expected to become Deputy First Minister in new SNP team

Scotland's First Minister John Swinney is set to announce his new cabinet. Jenny Gilruth is tipped to become Deputy First Minister. Swinney was sworn in for his second term. His government will focus on the cost-of-living crisis and NHS reforms. The SNP won 58 seats in the recent election. New…

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Swinney appoints Public Sector Reform Secretary in ‘fiscal sustainability’ push

The First Minister created the post, to be filled by Ivan McKee, as he appointed his new Cabinet.

Evening Standard

John Swinney takes responsibilities for independence as Stephen Flynn enters Cabinet

JOHN Swinney has taken control of the constitution brief after appointing his new Cabinet, with former SNP Westminster Stephen Flynn being given a…

The National (Scotland)

Jenny Gilruth: Promotion to Deputy First Minister is greatest honour of my life

An MSP for 10 years and a Government minister for six, the former teacher now becomes John Swinney’s second-in-command.

The Independent UK

Who is Jenny Gilruth? The former teacher named as Scotland’s deputy first minister

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Former Celtic and Hearts star Mike Galloway dies aged 60

Former Celtic and Hearts footballer Mike Galloway has passed away at the age of 60. Galloway, who was utilised as a defender and a midfielder, spent two years at Hearts between 1987 and 1989, before going on to play for Celtic from 1989 to 1996. Hearts announced his passing on…

The Independent UK

Gilruth appointed Deputy First Minister as Swinney reshuffles top team

The First Minister is appointing his new Cabinet.

Evening Standard

John Curtice reveals winners and losers of Scottish elections' voting system

REFORM UK would be Scotland’s second largest party behind the SNP while Labour and the Greens tied for third if the Scottish election system…

The National (Scotland)

Gilruth to be appointed Deputy First Minister by Swinney

The new Scottish Cabinet is being appointed.

Evening Standard

Study to examine economic impact of Edinburgh Fringe Festival announced

New research into the impact the Edinburgh Festival Fringe has on the city's, and Scotland's, economy has been announced

The National (Scotland)

Fury as Labour roll back Russian oil sanctions while 'killing Scotland's North Sea'

A UK Government minister repeatedly ducked questions as he was confronted about Labour relaxing sanctions on Russian oil.

The National (Scotland)

Swinney sworn in as First Minister ahead of Cabinet appointments

It comes after the SNP’s election victory earlier this month.

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Celtic star's unique claim to fame in relation to facing Brazil for Scotland

Evening Standard

‘Beastie House’ children failed despite cries for help, report finds

It said authorities failed to act on warning signs from the youngsters exposed to one of Scotland’s most high-profile abuse rings.

The National (Scotland)

Steve Clarke takes aim at Oli McBurnie after snubbing him from Scotland squad

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Indian-origin candidate claims Scotland election withdrawal pressure over student visa

A candidate for the Scottish Green Party claims she was asked to withdraw from an election due to her student visa. This happened even as another candidate with a similar visa status was allowed to run and won. The party denies blocking candidates based on visa status. The situation raises…

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'Not a good look' - Steve Clarke hits out at Celtic pitch invasion

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‘Bad law’ booze ban is causing fan unrest in Scottish football and should be scrapped

The ban on alcohol inside Scottish football grounds has been responsible for crowd trouble at matches and should be scrapped, it has been claimed.

The National (Scotland)

Landfill site behind huge Fife blaze was rated ‘major non-compliant’ by watchdog

THE landfill site behind a huge Fife blaze was found to be “major non‑compliant” at its last inspection by Scotland’s environment watchdog,…

The National (Scotland)

Scotland has a parliament with no fluent Gaelic speakers. What now?

“I don’t actually think there’s going to be any MSPs left with Gaelic,” Eilidh Munro recalls thinking when she lost in the contest for the…

The National (Scotland)

Wealthiest Scots see 'incomprehensible' surge in wealth since Holyrood reconvened

The 10 richest people in Scotland have seen their wealth increase by more than 800 per cent since the Scottish Parliament was reconvened, new…

Evening Standard

Being First Minister ‘greatest privilege’ of Swinney’s life

John Swinney will be sworn in again as First Minister on Wednesday.

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Did Scotland's party leaders just signal a new kind of Holyrood parliament?

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