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Longer sentences? Overcrowded UK prisons are already failing society

The UK government plans to impose tougher sentences on those convicted of serious crimes, it announced via this year’s king’s speech at the state opening of parliament. Political pundits reacting to the speech on the BBC immediately questioned the rationale behind potentially putting more people in prison, when UK prisons…

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Scottish Government delays climate change plan due to UK's net zero rollback

THE Scottish Government has delayed the publication of its new plan to tackle climate change.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government officially ditches HPMAs following backlash

THE Scottish Government has officially confirmed that Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs) will not be rolled out in Scotland.

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New misogyny offences planned for Scotland as part of justice reforms

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Scottish Government expects to meet deadline for messages to UK Covid Inquiry

The messages are due to be handed to the inquiry by November 6.

The Independent UK

Business leaders send ‘unequivocal message’ to Robison demanding rates freeze

Thirty-five business organisations united in a letter to the Deputy First Minister as she draws up the Scottish Budget for 2024-25.

The Independent UK

Scotland could have offered 'unique perspective' at UK AI safety summit

EXPERTS and industry leaders have insisted Scotland could have brought a “unique perspective” to discussions around ethical AI at a major summit…

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Unison urged to ‘stand down’ strikes as council chiefs fund more cash for pay

The local government body Cosla said a further £17.2 million was available for a pay deal following ‘intensive’ talks with the Scottish Government.

The Independent UK

Douglas Ross demands Nicola Sturgeon 'comes clean' on WhatsApps

DOUGLAS Ross has written to Nicola Sturgeon demanding she reveals whether she deleted WhatsApp messages, accusing her of a “lack of candour”.

The National (Scotland)

Sturgeon urged to resolve WhatsApp row to ‘retain semblance of credibility’

Douglas Ross has written to the former first minister again to demand she clarifies whether she deleted messages related to the pandemic.

The Independent UK

Independence paper to set out vision for migration policy based on 'fairness'

THE next independence whitepaper will set out the Scottish Government’s vision for a migration system based on “dignity, fairness and…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government hits out at 'reckless' Rangers fans over pyro

The Scottish Government has blasted Rangers fans as “reckless” after a pyro display forced their match with Dundee to be suspended.

The National (Scotland)

Private landlord appeal fails as Scottish Government’s rent cap ruled not unlawful

THE Scottish Government’s rent freeze was not unlawful, a senior judge has ruled following an appeal by private sector landlords.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government’s rent freeze not unlawful, judge rules

Lord Harrower said much of the argument made by private sector landlords fell ‘far short’ to consider the legislation unlawful.

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Yousaf accused of ‘secretive approach’ in row over WhatsApp Covid messages

He defended Nicola Sturgeon following reports the ex-first minister had deleted messages.

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Edinburgh City Council set to formally declare housing emergency

THE City of Edinburgh Council is set to formally declare a housing emergency amid a “crisis” in the public and private sectors.

The National (Scotland)

Kate Forbes has 'kept all pandemic WhatsApps' and handed them over to Covid Inquiry

KATE Forbes has said she has kept all her pandemic WhatsApp messages and insisted she has shared “everything” with the UK Covid Inquiry.

The Independent UK

School staff on strike over pay say they use own money for class resources

Unison members in support roles in Glasgow, Inverclyde, Renfrewshire and East Renfrewshire walked out for the day on Wednesday.

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For Women Scotland lose Court of Session appeal over definition of a woman

FOR Women Scotland has lost an appeal in the Court of Session over the legal definition of a woman.

The National (Scotland)

Rishi Sunak blocks Scottish Government from attending major AI summit

RISHI Sunak has blocked the Scottish Government from being represented at a major AI summit.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government to 'carefully consider' XL bully ban

THE Scottish Government has said evidence on whether American XL bully dogs will be banned in Scotland is being “carefully considered”.

The Independent UK

Tory MSP tells of mother’s care home death and says ‘families deserve the truth’

Murdo Fraser said his mother died ‘without family contact’ in a care home in 2021.

The Independent UK

Sturgeon ‘has nothing to hide’ as 14,000 messages to be handed to Covid inquiry

Press reports indicated the former first minister’s messages had been deleted.

The National (Scotland)

'Nothing to hide': Nicola Sturgeon responds to deleted WhatsApp allegations

NICOLA Sturgeon has said she has “nothing to hide” following reports that WhatsApp messages relevant to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry may have been…

The Independent UK

Scottish Government to hand over 14,000-plus messages to UK Covid Inquiry

Deputy First Minister Shona Robison said messages, mostly sent on WhatsApp, would be shared by November 6.

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