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Patrick Harvie: 'Extreme' Kate Forbes could affect conversion therapy ban

A SCOTTISH Greens co-leader has suggested the “extreme” influence of Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes could lead to a watered-down ban on…

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John Swinney ‘deeply disappointed’ as striking union members protest outside office

FIRST Minister John Swinney has said he is “deeply disappointed” with strike action targeting his constituency after union members took their…

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Swinney ‘deeply disappointed’ as striking union members protest outside office

Unison’s non-teaching school staff are staging a two-week walkout in the First Minister’s constituency.

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Hundreds sign petition to ban Israeli qualifier from Scottish bowls tournament

CAMPAIGNERS are calling for an Israeli player to be banned from competing at World Bowls Tour contest in Livingston next month.

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Findlay urges Sarwar to back winter fuel payment U-turn

The UK Government announced the move just weeks after taking power.

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More than £2m paid to private owner of Rest and Be Thankful diversion route

THE private owner of the diversion road used when the A83 closes has been paid more than £2.3 million by the Scottish Government since 2012.

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Scottish charity facing closure with more than 30 jobs at risk

A SCOTTISH charity says it is facing closure after being denied funding from the Scottish Government with as many as 31 jobs potentially lost...

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Striking council staff to stage protest outside John Swinney’s office

TRADE union members protesting over council workers’ pay are to take their fight to John Swinney’s office in a bid to encourage the First…

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Striking council staff stage pay protest outside Swinney’s office

Unison members in the Perth and Kinross area are taking part in a two-week walkout which has closed a number of schools.

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What will Labour's tax increases mean for Scotland?

CHANCELLOR Rachel Reeves has finalised behind-the-scenes deals with Cabinet colleagues and her officials will be sweating over drafts for her speech…

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Scottish Greens call for ‘mansion tax’ in exchange for Budget support

THE Scottish Greens have urged ministers to bring in a so-called “mansion tax” if the party is to support its Budget.

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SNP demand ‘cast-iron guarantee’ on tax hikes ahead of Labour Budget

THE SNP have urged Keir Starmer to give a “cast-iron guarantee” that the National Insurance tax hike reportedly in the upcoming Budget will…

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Thousands of Scots set to earn more as new Real Living Wage announced

TENS of thousands of Scots are set to receive a vital cost-of-living pay boost as the real living wage is set to increase ...

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Scottish Government commits to publishing legal advice after FOI ruling

The Scottish Government will publish legal advice it took in relation to a freedom of information request appeal after a ruling from the Information…

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Scottish Government offered to pay to repatriate Alex Salmond's body, Alba confirm

THE Scottish Government offered to pay for Alex Salmond's repatriation but a private plane was quicker, it has been confirmed by Alba ...

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MSP hails 'immense milestone' after 178 million free bus trips made in Scotland

Over 178 million free bus journeys have been made in Scotland in 2023/2024, according to data obtained by Transport Scotland’s…

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'All is not lost' on Scottish visa despite Home Office snub, says SNP MP

AN SNP MP behind efforts to set up a Scottish visa has insisted “all is not lost” in a defiant response to the Home Office shooting down the…

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TB cases rose 40% in Scotland last year, figures show

Public Health Scotland said the most reported risk factor for the disease ‘was being a refugee or asylum seeker’.

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No more money available for local government pay, says Robison

Schools in the constituency of Scotland’s First Minister, John Swinney, are closed due to strike action.

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Body representing firms arming Israel ramps up lobbying of MSPs

AN industry body representing firms arming Israel has ramped up its lobbying of MSPs ...

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When are bank holidays in Scotland – and are they different to England?

WHEN are the Scottish bank holidays, and are there more north of the Border than in England?

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Labour 'slapping down' their Scottish MPs on immigration policy, SNP say

LABOUR are “slapping down” their Scottish MPs who want tailored immigration policy for Scotland, according to an SNP MP.

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Campaigners urge Scottish Government to keep College of Europe bursaries

THE European Movement in Scotland has called for the Scottish Government to continue funding for scholarships to the College of Europe.

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No decision to bar Nicola Sturgeon from Alex Salmond memorial, says acting Alba chief

NO decision has been made to bar Nicola Sturgeon from Alex Salmond’s memorial service, the acting leader of the Alba Party has said.

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Applications open for new pension age benefit in Scotland

THE Scottish Government has opened applications for a new disability benefit for people of state pension age.

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