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Charities call for wind farm to be blocked as thousands of bird deaths feared

The proposed Berwick Bank development would have up to 307 turbines in the outer Firth of Forth.

Evening Standard

Calls to reject mega offshore wind farm as thousands of seabirds forecast to die

NATURE charities are urging the Scottish Government to reject plans for a new offshore wind farm warning it could result in the deaths of tens of…

The National (Scotland)

Tory MSP told off over point of order to Patrick Harvie trans anxiety question

A Tory MSP has told off for a point of order to a question from Patrick Harvie during a fiery Holyrood debate following the interim guidance from…

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Scottish Government responds to EHRC update on trans people using single-sex spaces

THE Scottish Government has responded to the interim guidance from the UK’s equality watchdog on single sex spaces ...

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More than half a million Scots received heating payment last winter

More than half a million Scots received the Winter Heating Payment last winter, figures have shown.

The National (Scotland)

More than 1100 jobs saved as major Scottish manufacturing plant acquired

THE future of a major aerospace manufacturing plant in South Ayrshire has been secured with more than 1100 jobs saved ...

The National (Scotland)

Swinney’s message to trade unions: Scottish industry must not be ‘hollowed out’

The First Minister said the Scottish Government was prepared to act with UK ministers to help industry.

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Police Scotland issue update on abortion buffer zones in major intervention

Abortion buffer zones cannot be enforced when clinics are closed, police have said in an email seen by the PA news agency

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Abortion buffer zone legislation not enforceable when clinics closed, police say

An email from a police inspector claims the Crown will not prosecute anyone for breaching the buffer zones outside of operating hours.

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Nicola Sturgeon confronted by media over views on Supreme Court sex ruling

NICOLA Sturgeon has been accosted by journalists over the Supreme Court ruling on the definition of a woman.

The National (Scotland)

Lack of data on muirburn amid wildfires labelled ‘national scandal’

The lack of data on the amount of muirburn carried out during the recent period of very high wildfire risk has been branded a “national scandal”.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government keen to work with equalities watchdog after gender ruling

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has published updated guidance.

Evening Standard

Scottish Government urged to extend Glasgow abortion clinic buffer zone

A SCOTTISH Green MSP has called on the Scottish Government to review the size of a buffer zone for anti-abortion protests outside of a Glasgow…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government denies Angus Robertson met Israel-linked weapons firm

A TOP SNP minister is facing criticism after he attended a meeting at which a presentation on the “success” of a weapons firm arming Israel was…

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Anas Sarwar attacks ministers' pay rise – but won't commit to reversing it

ANAS Sarwar has said it will be “difficult” to reverse a recent pay hike for Scottish Government ministers if he becomes first minister - after…

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Scottish university staff set to strike at troubled institution

Hundreds of professional services workers at a university have backed industrial action in a fight for jobs and the institution’s future, a union…

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SNP urged to end 'shameful' delay on Bannockburn development decision

SNP ministers have been accused of forcing a “shameful” wait on Scots after more than three months passed without a decision on plans for a…

The National (Scotland)

SNP ministers consider seagull crackdown amid fears 'birds may kill someone'

THE Scottish Government is considering issuing licences to control seagulls amid concerns that the birds could cause “serious injury or death”…

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John Swinney defends SNP ministers' 14-month silence on £40m planning application

JOHN Swinney has been warned that SNP ministers may be “discouraging investment in Scotland” by leaving a multi-million-pound planning…

Evening Standard

Swinney refuses to say if trans women are women

The First Minister said only that the issue had been ‘settled’ by the Supreme Court and he accepts its judgment.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney announces £300,000 in extra humanitarian aid for Middle East conflicts

THE Scottish Government will provide an extra £300,000 in humanitarian aid to help people affected by conflict in the Middle East, First Minister…

Evening Standard

Somerville cannot say when new guidance on single-sex spaces will be issued

The Social Justice Secretary vowed to change the guidance after the Scottish Government’s Supreme Court defeat – but could not say when that would be.

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'Important milestone' as SNP launch new disability benefit across Scotland

THE Scottish Government has opened nationwide applications for a new benefit payment ...

The National (Scotland)

'Rise above party politics': Anas Sarwar urged to back Scottish visa scheme

Anas Sarwar has been urged to “make good on his promises” to Scotland and back the introduction of a bespoke Scottish visa this week.

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How to watch the Scottish Government's response to the Supreme Court gender ruling

A minister is due to address MSPs on the Scottish Government’s response to the Supreme Court ruling on the definition of a woman under equalities…

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