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Review of the year: What happened in Scottish politics in 2024?

AT the start of 2024, Humza Yousaf was the first minister, the SNP and Greens were partners in the Scottish Government, the SNP had 48 MPs at…

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The Scottish political year in review

With a new First Minister, a general election, and the death of a ‘monumental’ political figure, it has been a memorable year in Scottish politics.

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Doctors’ union warns NHS will struggle to last another year without reform

99% of doctors surveyed by the British Medical Association (BMA) Scotland said they are concerned about increased pressure on the NHS over winter.

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Pupils trekking miles for lessons shows need for more teachers, Lib Dems say

Last year nearly 1,600 pupils were affected by consortia arrangements, which enable pupils to travel to other schools for lessons.

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SNP 'managerialism' risks undermining case for independence, Green co-leader says

A “SLIMMED down” Government programme and “managerialism” from the SNP risk hindering the case for independence and helping Reform UK rise…

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Trade union calls for ‘immediate mitigation’ of two-child cap in Scotland

Ministers are facing calls to speed up plans to effectively scrap the two-child cap on some benefits in Scotland.

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Watchdog tells SNP to act on 'long overdue' rewrite of freedom of information laws

SCOTLAND needs urgent reform of freedom of information laws which have failed to keep pace with the times, the nation’s information commissioner…

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SNP pressured after 10-month silence on plans for fish farm in national park

THE Scottish Government has insisted it will rule on a controversial application to build a fish farm in the waters of a national park “as soon as…

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Scottish Government urged to bring empty homes back into use

The Scottish Government has been urged to “make good on its promise” to introduce new powers that would bring thousands of empty homes back into…

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‘Ignorant’: Reform UK MP condemned after calling Scottish devolution a ‘scam’

A REFORM UK MP has been condemned after calling Scottish devolution a “scam” ...

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Nature restoration in Highlands facing long-term challenges, communities warn

Funding and depopulation are putting a strain on projects that could take years if not decades to yield meaningful change.

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'Abhorrent' two-child cap is ‘cancelling Christmas for vulnerable children’, say SNP

THE two-child benefit cap is effectively “cancelling Christmas for Scotland’s most vulnerable children”, the SNP have said.

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'Deep concerns' over lack of urgency to replace soon to be switched off meters

SCOTS could be faced with major problems with their home heating systems if it is not switched over, as watchdog and charities express “deep…

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Programme to tackle gender-based violence only running in third of schools

The Equally Safe at School programme has been adopted at 116 out of 361 state-funded secondary schools.

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Jeremy Corbyn: UK Government will face Chilcot-style inquiry into failings on Gaza

JEREMY Corbyn has said that UK Government failings when it comes to Israel’s war on Gaza will lead to a Chilcot-style inquiry ...

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Flamingo Land submits appeal after Loch Lomond resort bid rejected

FLAMINGO Land has submitted an appeal to the Scottish Government after its plans for a £40 million holiday resort next to Loch Lomond were…

Evening Standard

NHS maintenance backlog soars to more than £1.3bn, figures show

It was up £200 million between the end of 2022 and April this year.

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Teaching union to ballot members over potential strike action in Glasgow

Glasgow City Council has been urged to reverse cuts to education.

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Loch Lomond development appeal 'all but certain' as Flamingo Land contract extended

AN appeal over rejected plans to develop on the banks of Loch Lomond is now "all but certain" ...

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Top Scottish civil servant backs ministers amid criticism of Nicola Sturgeon FOI case

SCOTLAND’S top civil servant has defended how SNP ministers handled a legal battle over the publication of evidence linked to an inquiry into…

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Calls for more community benefits from Scotland's renewable developments

MORE is need to deliver a fair energy deal for Scottish communities, a coalition of community organisations has said.

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John Swinney challenges Scottish Labour to give more than 'rhetoric' to Waspi women

JOHN Swinney issued a challenge to Scottish Labour to deliver more than just rhetoric during a clash at First Minister’s Questions on Thursday ...

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SNP MP hits back as BBC host says Labour 'broke no promises' to Waspi women

AN SNP MP hit back after a BBC host said that Labour “haven't broken any promises” with their decision to reject an ombudsman’s…

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Labour 'demand SNP breach devolution laws' in Waspi compensation attack

LABOUR ministers “clearly do not understand the devolution system”, the SNP have said after a UK Cabinet Secretary told them to step in and…

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'A hard act to follow': Top civil servant in Scotland to leave role

Scotland’s top civil servant will leave the post next year, the Scottish Government has announced.

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