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Edinburgh's Robert Burns festival scrapped after failure to secure funding

AN annual festival which was launched to celebrate the life of iconic Scottish writer Robert Burns has been scrapped...

The National (Scotland)

Campaign to protect tartan needs to be 'approved' by Westminster

A MILL’S campaign to protect tartan woven in the Highlands has been told the Scottish Government does not have the powers to safeguard it and that…

The National (Scotland)

UK chemical manufacturing facing ‘extinction’, says Ineos boss Ratcliffe

The businessman spoke out after Ineos confirmed the closure of the UK’s only synthetic ethanol production plant at Grangemouth in Scotland.

Evening Standard

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Sir Jim Ratcliffe warns UK chemical manufacturing is facing ‘extinction’

Chemical manufacturing in the UK is facing “extinction”, Ineos boss Sir Jim Ratcliffe has said, with the billionaire businessman warning that the sector is having the “life squeezed out of it”.

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Jim Ratcliffe in industry 'extinction' warning as plant at Grangemouth closes

INEOS chairman Jim Ratcliffe has accused ministers of overseeing the extinction of the UK’s chemical manufacturing industry...

The National (Scotland)

'It's a foolish point': John Swinney pans Anas Sarwar's Budget negotiating tactic

JOHN Swinney has called Anas Sarwar's negotiation tactics during Scottish Budget discussions "foolish" and revealed Alex Cole-Hamilton is…

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney hails 'step forward' as UK's first drugs consumption space to open

THE opening of the UK’s first safer drugs consumption room will be a “significant step forward” in efforts to tackle Scotland’s drug…

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Drug consumption room ‘significant step forward’ in tackling deaths – Swinney

The Scottish First Minister visited the Thistle Centre in Glasgow, which will open on Monday.

Evening Standard

Labour defeated as Holyrood calls for UK Government action on Scottish visa scheme

THE Scottish Parliament has called for the Labour Government to act on a bespoke Scottish visa scheme.

The National (Scotland)

Two-child cap not the only lever we have to tackle poverty, says Rayner

The Deputy Prime Minister was speaking in Glasgow on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Labour MSPs bid to shut down calls for bespoke Scottish visa scheme

LABOUR MSPs will look to shut down calls for a bespoke Scottish visa scheme – despite Jackie Baillie claiming before the General Election ...

The National (Scotland)

Anas Sarwar refuses to say if he'll quit as leader if Scottish Labour lose election

ANAS Sarwar has refused to say if he would resign if Scottish Labour were to lose the next election...

The National (Scotland)

National Galleries of Scotland warns of potential closure without urgent investment

THE National Galleries of Scotland (NGS) has said it could need to close one of its galleries without financial support from the Scottish…

The National (Scotland)

Tory MP urges Labour to ignore devolution and work on Scottish transport policy

A TORY MP has insisted the UK Government should meddle in Scottish transport policy saying that devolution should not be “an excuse for…

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'Misleading': Minister called out on claim devolution blocks Scottish energy company

A CLAIM by a minister that the current devolution settlement prevents the Scottish Government from being able to set up a state-run energy company…

Evening Standard

John Swinney says he would not refuse to meet Donald Trump in Scotland

The US president-elect is expected to visit the country this year.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish firms to make case for country in Kenya trade mission

Scottish companies are being invited to do business with an African country that has “immense potential” through an upcoming trade mission.

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SNP hail analysis that ending two-child cap 'will help 50,000 Scots children'

THE SNP have said that their mitigation of the UK Government’s two-child cap will be a “lifeline” for 50,000 Scottish children, citing a new…

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Door still open in budget talks despite Labour abstentions, says Swinney

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has announced his party would abstain in the budget vote.

The National (Scotland)

SNP minister says public energy company not possible under devolution settlement

THE current devolution settlement is preventing the Scottish Government from being able to set up its own publicly owned energy company, according…

The National (Scotland)

Anas Sarwar under fire on two fronts after 'throwing in towel' on SNP Budget

THE Scottish Government has hit back at Anas Sarwar for claims he made about the two-child cap during an interview with the BBC...

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Flu cases causing ‘very high levels of winter pressure’ for NHS, says Neil Gray

An increase in flu cases means Scotland’s NHS is facing “very high levels of winter pressure”, Health Secretary Neil Gray said, as the latest…

The National (Scotland)

SNP Budget to pass as Anas Sarwar confirms Scottish Labour will abstain on vote

ANAS Sarwar has confirmed Scottish Labour will abstain on a vote on the Scottish Budget in an interview with the BBC...

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Nicola Sturgeon news, interviews and updates on former first minister

NICOLA Sturgeon served as the first minister of Scotland from 2014 to 2023 and is the current MSP for Glasgow Southside...

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Social Justice Secretary to announce Scottish Budget will eradicate child poverty

The Social Justice Secretary is to pledge to eradicate child poverty through warm safe homes, sustainable jobs and benefits.

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