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Scottish Government refuses to publish legal advice on gender law challenge

The UK Government blocked the Bill over concerns it could interfere with UK-wide equalities legislation.

The Independent UK

SNP minister claims 'no option' but to launch legal challenge against UK Government over GRR

The Scottish and UK Governments face another day in court in a row over blocked plans to make it easier for people to switch their legally recognised genders.

Daily Record

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)

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‘No option’ except legal challenge over block on Scots gender law, MSPs told

Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville made a statement on the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill at the Scottish Parliament.

The Independent UK

Trade unions to urge Labour to make manifesto commitment to devolving drug law

TRADE Unions have agreed to urge Labour to include a commitment to devolve drug powers to Scotland in their next General Election manifesto.

The National (Scotland)

Campaign group calls on Humza Yousaf to turn tide on alcohol death crisis

A CAMPAIGN group featuring more than 30 charities and medical bodies has called on Humza Yousaf to urgently turn the tide on alcohol harm, with…

The National (Scotland)

Rishi Sunak ignores 'why are Tories obstructing Scottish ministers abroad' question

RISHI Sunak pointedly avoided answering a question on why his Tory government have instructed UK diplomats across the globe “to obstruct the…

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Pro-choice campaigners call for more urgency on buffer zones bill

FRUSTRATED pro-choice campaigners are calling on the Scottish Government to make implementing buffer zones around abortion clinics an urgent…

The National (Scotland)

Over 500 homeless deaths in Scotland in just three years sparks demand for action over 'national disgrace'

At least 157 homeless Scots died last year, taking the total in three years to 518, which campaigners say is a "national disgrace".

Daily Record

Alba accuse SNP of 'dressing up' ferries announcement

HUMZA Yousaf has been accused of trying to “dress up” an announcement hailing six new ferries for Scotland’s island communities – when it…

The National (Scotland)

Land, tax, energy and other Scottish policy challenges to be tackled at STUC event

A FRINGE event at the STUC congress is set to try to tackle key policy challenges before the Scottish Government – including land and tax ...

The National (Scotland)

Deposit return scheme delayed until March, Yousaf confirms

The government has been urged to use the delay to alleviate concerns with the scheme.

The Independent UK

STUC pledges to defend devolution against UK Government's ‘interference in democracy’

TRADE unions have pledged to stand “shoulder to shoulder” with the Scottish Government to defend devolution, including supporting its legal…

The National (Scotland)

Highlanders 'on our ninth life' as FM faces demands to speed up A9 dualling

THE First Minister has been told to accelerate plans to make Scotland’s most dangerous road a dual carriageway to “save lives”.

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Humza Yousaf pledges ‘fresh start for Scotland’ as he sets out priorities

The First Minister promised to ‘go back to the drawing board’ on plans to introduce further restrictions on alcohol advertising.

Insider UK

Yousaf delays Deposit Return Scheme launch until next March

Proposals to restrict alcohol advertising will also be 'sent back to the drawing board'

The National (Scotland)

Buffer zone legislation to receive support from trade union body

THE introduction of buffer zones around abortion clinics is expected to be backed by Scotland’s largest trade union body.

Insider UK

Easdale brothers criticise SNP over 'bus industry crisis'

McGill's bus company owners hit back at government policy - arguing it favours rail subsidies over buses

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Insider UK

Record number of people in work in Scotland

Scotland is also faring better with unemployment compared to the rest of the UK

The Independent UK

Record number of people in work in Scotland, figures show

The latest data showed there were 2.4 million workers on payrolls across Scotland – an increase of 50,000 from February 2020.

Glasgow Live

Heartbroken Lanarkshire mum fighting for change after partner took his own life

Karen McKeown, 34, is calling for a massive overhaul of Scotland’s mental health services after her partner was deemed to be 'low risk' after an assessment the night before taking his life

Insider UK

Yousaf admits to ferry ‘challenges’ as request may be made for military help

There is currently no car service on what is the busiest single-vessel route in Scotland

The Independent UK

Yousaf must be bold on tax to fight poverty and climate change, say campaigners

The First Minister Humza Yousaf said he would consider creating a new tax bracket during the SNP leadership race.

The National (Scotland)

Trade union chief tells Humza Yousaf independence can't be 'top priority'

HUMZA Yousaf's "first priority" must be tackling the cost-of-living crisis - not pursuing indyref2, according to a top trade unionist.

The National (Scotland)

Union chief in 'wellbeing economy catchphrase' warning to Scottish Government

THE Scottish Government’s commitment to building a “wellbeing economy” risks becoming a mere “catchphrase” if it fails to take concrete…

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