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Scotland could ditch royals for elected head of state within five years of Yes vote

The whitepaper also states that Scotland would retain King Charles as head of state “so long as the people of Scotland desired it”

The National (Scotland)

Robison appears to drop public sector staff shrinking policy

Deputy First Minister and Finance Secretary Shona Robison said the policy had been a ‘blunt tool’.

The Independent UK

Legal challenge over DRS glass decision ‘unlikely to be fruitful’, says Robison

The scheme in Scotland has now been delayed for the fourth time, until at least October 2025.

The Independent UK

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Deputy FM to attend grassroots event on wellbeing economy – here's how to get tickets

DEPUTY First Minister Shona Robison will be among those speaking at an event in Dundee ...

The National (Scotland)

UK Government showing 'utter disregard for devolution' by imposing DRS conditions

On Friday morning, the BBC reported that the UK Government is likely to issue a “conditional agreement” that would permit Scotland to run a…

The National (Scotland)

Scotland faces £1 billion spending gap next year – which could double in three years

Disposable income fell by 4.1% between 2021-22 and 2023-24 - and is not expected to recover to pre-pandemic levels until 2026-27

Insider UK

Cuts warning as Scottish Government anticipates £1bn spending shortfall

THE Scottish Government will need to “reset” its spending plans against a forecast £1 billion black hole in its budget, the Finance Secretary…

The National (Scotland)

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Trans community should not be punished for Andrew Miller's crimes, says Robison

DEPUTY First Minister Shona Robison has said the trans community should not be punished for the crimes of Andrew Miller.

The National (Scotland)

Top civil servant defends Scottish Government work on independence papers

John-Paul Marks said the Government provides policy advice on to the Government on its "constitutional objectives".

Daily Record

Farmer's union requests clarity on government funding

Letter addressed to the Deputy First Minister asks for timetable to return deferred money

Insider UK

Deputy First Minister insists free school meals for all primary schools pupils

FREE school meals will be brought in for all pupils in Scotland’s primary schools, the Deputy First Minister has insisted, although she said the…

The National (Scotland)

SNP Cabinet Secretary signals Government will not back universal free school meals in secondary schools

Humza Yousaf sparked a row this week after he suggested he is against a further roll out of free school meals for every pupil

Daily Record

FM says there should be no more Ferguson bonuses as bosses being paid this year

One instalment of a bonus for to senior staff at the yard has been paid with another expected in June.

The Independent UK

Majority of Scots remain satisfied with health, education and transport services

A MAJORITY of Scots remain satisfied with public services in the country despite faith in the NHS falling since the pandemic, according to a major…

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Survey shows ‘significant decrease’ in satisfaction with key public services

People less satisfied with health, education and public transport

Insider UK

Yousaf overseeing SNP finances as treasurer steps down

Beattie will also give up his position on Holyrood’s Public Audit Committee

The Independent UK

Yousaf overseeing SNP finances as treasurer steps down after arrest

Colin Beattie was arrested on Tuesday and subsequently released without charge ‘pending further investigation’.

Evening Standard

Colin Beattie ‘stepping back’ as SNP treasurer following his arrest and police probe into party finances

Mr Beattie also confirmed he will be ‘stepping back’ from his role on Holyrood‘s Public Audit Committee

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Colin Beattie steps down from SNP treasurer role following arrest

The MSP was arrested on Tuesday but later released without charge ‘pending further investigation’.

Evening Standard

SNP deputy leader admits party ‘needs to get house in order’ as scandal over finances takes toll

Shona Robison says a ‘culture was allowed to develop’ in the SNP which had contributed to a crisis over governance

The National (Scotland)

UK Government's gender reform block was not 'last resort', says SNP minister

A SCOTTISH Government minister has claimed Westminster repeatedly refused to explore options which would have prevented it from using the nuclear…

The National (Scotland)

Independence still 'immediate priority' for SNP, Deputy First Minister says

INDEPENDENCE remains an “immediate priority” for the SNP despite an ongoing crisis in the party and no official route to a referendum, Humza…

The Independent UK

Robison voices ‘frustration’ as SNP controversy overshadows Yousaf’s priorities

Scotland’s Deputy First Minister has urged her party to get its ‘house in order’ amid a police probe into its finances.

The National (Scotland)

Humza Yousaf expected to meet with Colin Beattie after arrest

THE First Minister is expected to meet with Colin Beattie, the SNP treasurer who was arrested in a probe into the party’s finances, his top…

Evening Standard

SNP ‘must get its house in order’ amid funds scandal

Police Scotland are investigating how more than £650,000 in donations to the party earmarked for an independence referendum were used

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