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Scottish Government responds to UK Government deposit return scheme announcement

THE Scottish Government has responded after the UK Government announced legislation paving the way for a bottle-return scheme in England and…

The National (Scotland)

Judge rules Biffa can continue with £160m case against Scottish Government

The Waste management company is suing over losses it incurred as a consequence of the cancelled deposit return scheme.

Evening Standard

Waste firm's over £150 million legal action against Scottish Government to proceed

A £150 million legal action against the Scottish Government launched by waste firm Biffa has been allowed to proceed ...

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SNP Budget guaranteed to pass as Greens and LibDems to vote in support

THE Scottish Government's Budget is guaranteed to pass after the Greens announced they would be backing the SNP’s spending plans ...

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Scottish Government announces plans to export green hydrogen to Germany 'by ship'

The Scottish Government is set to accelerate plans to export green hydrogen to Germany by sending it by ship.

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Scottish Government’s housing pledge ‘a sham’, Labour says

The party said this year marks the lowest number of new affordable homes built in recent years in Scotland.

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Trade unions urge Government to learn from National Care Service failures

THE Scottish Government has been urged to learn from its failures over the National Care Service and has been called to prioritise the existing…

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Pilot scheme to help oil and gas workers transition to renewables launches

The Energy Skills Passport is backed by £3.7 million in funding from the Scottish Government.

Evening Standard

Disappointing lack of acknowledgement of Scottish expertise in UK’s AI action plan

ARTIFICIAL intelligence is never far from the headlines, from the development of new diagnostic tools saving lives across the NHS to how artists…

The National (Scotland)

Caldwell family to meet Swinney amid concerns over who should lead inquiry

A public inquiry looking at the police investigation into the murder of Emma Caldwell in 2005 was announced by the Scottish Government in March.

Evening Standard

John Swinney cut short plans for new independence white papers, documents show

JOHN Swinney decided to cut short the Scottish Government’s series of white papers on independence after becoming First Minister, newly published…

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New wind farm plans for Cowal revealed despite objections

PLANS for a second wind farm on the Cowal Peninsula in Argyll and Bute have been revealed – despite objections from local authorities...

The National (Scotland)

MSPs warn of ‘lack of progress’ on reforms for salmon farming industry

There has been a “lack of progress” from the Scottish Government in implementing reforms recommended for the salmon farming industry, MSPs have…

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Scottish Government overturns council's rejection of wind farm proposal

THE Scottish Government has overruled a council decision to block a new wind farm development ...

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Documents not shared with Scottish lawyers in fuel payment case, court hears

A LEGAL challenge to the decision to scrap universal winter fuel payments for pensioners has heard that similar action launched in England which has…

The National (Scotland)

Decision not to speed up A9 dualling ‘deeply disappointing’, says Fergus Ewing

A former Scottish Government cabinet secretary has branded the refusal to speed up work on the dualling of the A9 road as “deeply disappointing”.

The Independent UK

Bird flu in Scotland: Protection zone around Angus after outbreak

A 3km protection zone and a 10km surveillance zone have been established

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Scotland’s chief vet officer confirms bird flu outbreak in Angus

The announcement was made on the Scottish Government’s website on Friday evening.

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Two-child cap not the only lever we have to tackle poverty, says Rayner

The Deputy Prime Minister was speaking in Glasgow on Thursday.

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National Galleries of Scotland warns of potential closure without urgent investment

THE National Galleries of Scotland (NGS) has said it could need to close one of its galleries without financial support from the Scottish…

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney to consider Scottish Government’s use of Twitter amid concerns

John Swinney has said he is concerned by the moderation changes at Facebook and Instagram, while signalling that he may reconsider the Scottish…

Evening Standard

Swinney voices concern at Meta changes and will ‘keep considering’ use of X

Facebook and Instagram will move away from using third-party fact checkers to flag misleading content.

The National (Scotland)

Cost of 'mitigating UK Government's two-child cap' revealed in watchdog report

MITIGATING the UK Government’s two-child benefit cap in Scotland will cost £155 million in the first year and help 43,000 children ...

The Independent UK

Swinney warns of ‘real damage’ to NHS if opposition MSPs block budget

Scottish First Minister John Swinney warned of the impact if Holyrood fails to approve the Scottish Government’s budget for 2025-26.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney to deliver first major speech of 2025 – how to watch

JOHN Swinney is to deliver his first speech of the new year on Monday morning...

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