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Free tuition eligibility in Scotland extended to asylum seeker children

Changes to rules mean unaccompanied children who are asylum seekers, as well as the children of asylum seekers, will be able to apply for free…

The National (Scotland)

Glasgow Central Station track undergoes million pound facelift

The Scottish Government's £1.2m project, which was carried out on platform 1 to enhance the safety and reliability of the railway, is now complete after 10-weeks

Glasgow Live

SNP independence papers branded a 'waste of trees' as party pushes on with planning

The Scottish Government will produce more reports on the benefits of independence despite having no clear plan on how to achieve a referendum.

Daily Record

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LibDems dub indy white papers 'waste of trees' ahead of next publication in 'weeks'

On the latest episode of the Holyrood Weekly podcast, minister for independence Jamie Hepburn revealed the next whitepaper will be released in…

The National (Scotland)

Green minister Lorna Slater snubs Cal Mac ferry for private boat on visit to Rum

Lorna Slater was accused of hypocrisy by opposition politicians for taking a chartered catamaran to visit Rum.

Daily Record

Income thresholds to be removed from healthy food payments from 2024

Payments to help parents buy healthy food will no longer be means-tested, the Scottish Government has confirmed.

The Independent UK

Union leaders warn workers have 'little faith' in Scottish Government energy strategy

EXCLUSIVE: Critics of the Scottish Government plan believe a rushed transition away from fossil fuels could leave thousands of workers on the scrapheap.

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Scottish Government challenged to oppose Rosebank oil field before UK sign-off

THE Scottish Government has been challenged to publicly oppose the controversial Rosebank oil field amid expectations that it will be given the…

The National (Scotland)

Nationalising TransPennine services must mean real change – Scottish minister

Scottish transport minister Kevin Stewart said the service had been ‘unacceptably poor for too long’.

The Independent UK

Scottish Government ‘caved in’ to rail union demands – UK Transport Secretary

Mark Harper said the government in Edinburgh had not offered value to taxpayers when it agreed to demands from the rail unions for a pay rise.

The Independent UK

FMQs: Scottish Labour accuse SNP of 'campaigning for a Tory government'

ANAS Sarwar claimed the SNP had “launched a campaign for another Tory government” during a fiery exchange with Humza Yousaf at FMQs.

The National (Scotland)

Students fear degrees could be ‘devalued’ as lecturers stage marking boycott

University and college staff are taking action short of strike, which means they will no longer carry out duties out-with their contract.

The Independent UK

Over 20,000 sign petitions to save Howden Park and three swimming pools

Protests were held at a meeting of West Lothian Council’s executive committee on Tuesday

Daily Record

Scotland urged to follow as Ireland sets out plans for sovereign wealth fund

SCOTLAND should follow the example of Ireland in setting up a sovereign wealth fund by putting away any windfall money for the future, an expert has…

The National (Scotland)

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Humza Yousaf defends National Care Service cost after call to fund junior doctors

HUMZA Yousaf has defended the £14 million spent on the National Care Service (NCS) amid looming junior doctor strikes and delays to the…

Edinburgh Live

More than 20,000 sign West Lothian petitions to save sports venues and theatre

Council and Leisure trust under fire over planned cuts to pools, gyms and theatre. No consensus among politicians of best way to solve funding crisis

Edinburgh Live

Ukrainians on Edinburgh cruise ship set to be moved into new homes

Officials have said not all Ukrainians currently on the ship will be able to remain in Edinburgh due to housing pressures.

Daily Record

Humza Yousaf launches net zero blueprint for clean energy but vows to back oil workers

In his first major business speech as First Minister at Glasgow's All-Energy conference, Yousaf set out plans to invest in renewables and 'green hydrogen'.

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The National (Scotland)

'Moral imperative' to move away from fossil fuels and ensure just transition, says FM

Speaking at the All-Energy Conference in Glasgow on Wednesday, Humza Yousaf drew parallels with the Thatcher government’s move away from coal and…

The National (Scotland)

'I don't agree': Humza Yousaf rejects calls to END free tuition fees in Scotland

FIRST Minister Humza Yousaf has rejected calls from a prominent university principal for “calm consideration” of charging graduates for their…

The Independent UK

Yousaf: Just transition away from oil and gas is a moral imperative

The Scottish First Minister also said his Government will ‘rise to the challenge’ of decarbonisation.

Insider UK

Interest in sale of Prestwick Airport but no ‘going offers’ on table

Wellbeing Economy Secretary Neil Gray tells Economy and Fair Work Committee that discussions are ongoing

Daily Record

Falkirk Council criticise Scottish Government for lack of communication on Deposit Return Scheme delay

The delay mean the council needed to extend its contract for black box collections so residents could keep recycling easily, and councillors criticised the lack of communication from the Scottish Government.

The National (Scotland)

Ending free university tuition for wealthy should be 'considered' says principal

CHARGING Scots graduates for their university education should be given “calm consideration”, the principal of Edinburgh University has…

Daily Record

Scottish Government responds to concerns about its rollout of free school meals in Perth and Kinross primary schools

It is unclear when free school meals will be offered to primary six and seven pupils but the Scottish Government has pledged to fulfil its programme for government

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