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First ever Scottish Government bond could fund green projects, says Kate Forbes

KATE Forbes has confirmed that plans for a Scottish Government bond are ongoing and said it could help fund Scotland’s green transition.

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Scottish Government to face vote on free school meals pledge – how to watch

THE Scottish Government will face a vote on expanding free school meals to all primary school pupils on Wednesday afternoon...

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How ScotWind fell from Scotland's golden goose to emergency piggy bank

IT should have been the Scottish Government’s golden goose and the SNP’s opportunity to show what Scotland could do if it had control over its…

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Cladding assessments in Scotland to be finished by end of autumn, says minister

THE Scottish Government’s housing minister has said he hopes the assessment of buildings with potentially combustible cladding will be finished…

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Artists call for more funding outside Holyrood after Creative Scotland U-turn

ARTISTS have staged a protest outside Holyrood over the lack of funding for the arts sector, despite the Scottish Government’s U-turn on…

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Kate Forbes: Ministers ‘standing by’ free school meals for all primary pupils pledge

THE Scottish Government is “standing by” its commitment to provide free school meals to all primary school pupils, the Deputy First Minister…

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'Not acting in good faith': Scottish Greens cast doubt on support for SNP Budget

THE Scottish Greens have cast doubt on whether they will support the Scottish Government’s Budget following John Swinney’s Programme for…

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Eight key points from John Swinney's Programme for Government explained

AFTER the Scottish Government announced a package of £500 million of cuts to balance the books, John Swinney delivered his first Programme for…

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Concern as Scottish Government favours UK-wide ban on conversion therapy

THE Scottish Government has said it may drop its proposed ban on conversion practices in Scotland in favour of backing UK-wide legislation.

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Scotland to move to 'regional model' of gender identity healthcare for under-18s

THE NHS in Scotland is set to follow England in moving to a "regional model" of providing gender identity healthcare for under-18s.

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Explained: The financial background to Shona Robison cuts speech

THE Scottish Government has set out budget cuts of around £500 million – as ministers warned of the “enormous and growing pressure on the…

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'Disaster for climate': Greens react as Scottish Government confirms £500m of cuts

A £500 million package of cuts announced by the Scottish Government has been branded a “disaster for our climate” by the Greens as Shona…

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Read in full: Shona Robison's Holyrood speech outlining £500m in cuts

WATCH and read Finance Secretary Shona Robison's full speech to the Scottish Parliament outlining some £500m in cuts ...

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Economic expert gives verdict on who's to blame for Scottish Government cuts

LAST week saw both of Scotland’s governments sharpening the axe ahead of what are expected to be two cuts-packed budgets – with both sides…

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SNP members call for Israeli firm divestment review by Scottish Government

SNP members have called for a Scottish Government review into “commercial arrangements” with businesses complicit in Israel’s illegal…

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Police probing top civil servant over Alex Salmond inquiry evidence, court told

Police are probing whether a senior civil servant "gave a false statement under oath" to the Alex Salmond inquiry, a court has heard ...

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Scottish Government 'can do more' to hold Israel accountable, says charity

THE Scottish Government “can do more” to hold Israel accountable, a charity has said ...

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Scottish Tory leadership candidate pitches tax cuts for millionaires

MURDO Fraser would give millionaires a tax cut of £35,000 while leaving rates for part-time workers untouched, according to one of his campaign…

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Experts: 'Uncertainty' for Holyrood funding with UK cuts 'adding to pressure'

THE Scottish Government faces "considerable uncertainty" around its funding ahead of the upcoming Westminster Budget, independent economic…

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Free iPad scheme 'to be paused by Scottish Government to fund council pay deals'

A scheme providing free iPads and laptops to people in Scotland who are “digitally excluded” is to be suspended to help cover the cost of…

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Nature charity challenges ‘disappointing’ Scottish Government move to redirect funds

A NATURE charity has challenged the Scottish Government move to redirect money intended for restoring nature and improving biodiversity towards…

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Plans to extend Scottish 'embassies' paused amid spending pressures

PLANS to expand the Scottish Government’s overseas offices in Europe are on hold as ministers prepare for spending cuts.

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'Finally': Groups welcome proposed ban on bottom trawling in protected areas

LAST year’s stooshie over the proposed introduction of Highly Protected Marine Areas has undoubtedly increased scrutiny on marine policy in…

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Concern as 'gay exorcism' church looks to expand in Scotland

THE Scottish Government is coming under pressure to change charity law after a church body that carries out “exorcisms” for homosexuality looks…

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Labour minister responds to Scottish Government suspending meetings with Israel

TRADE negotiations with Israel are “important” for the UK economy, a senior Labour minister has said amid a backlash over a recent Scottish…

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