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Trump’s calls for North Sea drilling not a ‘surprise’, says Swinney

The First Minister was speaking after the US President claimed incentivising drilling rather than ‘unsightly windmills’ would reduce energy costs.

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Two steps Scotland can take to defeat the far-right for good

John Swinney in organising his recent conference against the far right shows that he understands the looming political crises, but it just adds to…

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My message to the Scottish Government on Israel: Enough words. Act now.

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John Swinney hits back at Tories' 'no prison' claim as FMQs focuses on knife crime

JOHN Swinney insisted the Tories were wrong to claim that young offenders could not be sent to prison as First Minister’s Questions focused on a…

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Scottish councils 'face £1bn funding shortfall over two years', watchdog finds

SCOTTISH councils are facing a near £1 billion budget gap over the next two years ...

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Food bank usage is down in Scotland – but ministers say there's more to do

THE number of families with children receiving emergency food parcels in Scotland has dropped, new figures show, though the Scottish Government has…

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Scottish Government says publishing Israel meeting details could be ‘antisemitic’

THE Scottish Government claimed that releasing information about a top minister’s secret meeting with an Israeli official would be…

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Rachel Reeves: SNP in absurd position over criticism of EU-UK fisheries deal

An SNP MP said a ‘growth-threatening Sword of Damocles’ has been placed over fishermen.

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EU deal gives ’12 years of certainty’ to Scottish fishermen, says Murray

The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation has described the agreement as a ‘horror show’.

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Clyde Tunnel ‘could close’ as workers vote to strike for better pay

The workers rejected a 3% pay offer from Scottish council umbrella body Cosla.

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‘Hard-won progress’ on cardiovascular disease risks being lost, charity warns

The British Heart Foundation said Scottish heart health declined at the start of the 2020s.

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Nicola Sturgeon Caught Pressuring Minister Over Controversial Rent Cap Removal

Nicola Sturgeon privately lobbied the Scottish Government to take a softer approach before rent controls were scrapped, only for her concerns.

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Supreme Court gender case battle cost Scottish Government almost £160,000

The bill – which may not be the final total – was revealed in a freedom of information request by he Scottish Conservatives.

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Revived US export plan announced to boost Scottish trade

The Scottish Government is taking forward research to identify individual American states for exports after scrapping the plans last year.

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‘Good start’ for investment bank but rule changes needed

The Scottish National Investment Bank was launched in 2020 with funding of £2 billion pledged by the end of the decade.

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Care workers to strike for first time in decade in dispute over pay

Unison said a walkout over five days in different regions will begin in East Renfrewshire on May 29.

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ScotRail to end ‘ineffective’ alcohol ban on trains

The rail company is focusing on other ways to address anti-social behaviour on its trains

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Huge majority of Scots back rent controls to stop soaring rents, poll finds

A huge majority of Scots back rent controls and housing protections, polling has found

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Time is running out to mitigate climate change in Scotland, campaigners warn

Time is running out for the Scottish Government to deliver on a series of critical commitments to mitigate against climate change, campaigners have…

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Starmer says he is ‘horrified’ steelworks are mothballed due to SNP’s ‘bad deal’

The Prime Minister said the Scottish Government had failed to find work to keep the sites thriving.

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Union to ballot teachers over class contact time dispute

A consultative ballot will open in June.

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Police issue statement after Glasgow Orange walk members 'trolled' online

POLICE have issued a statement after the Orange Order claimed some of its members were trolled following a march in Glasgow ...

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Russell Findlay humiliated after 'miserable contribution' at FMQs

THE Scottish Tory leader has been left humiliated after delivering a "miserable contribution" at First Minister's Questions ...

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Ministers accused of ‘still breaking the law’ over fishing licences

Charity Open Seas made the allegation more than a year after a decision in its favour at the Court of Session in Edinburgh.

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CalMac awarded major new contract by Scottish Government

THE Scottish Government has announced it will directly award CalMac Ferries the next contract for Clyde and Hebrides ferry services ...

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