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UAE and Scotland strike major investment deal: What’s in it for both economies as Gulf meets Europe?

The UAE and Scotland have inked a landmark pact to boost investment and economic ties. Signed on January 30, 2026, the Memorandum of Understanding aims to foster capital, technology and expertise exchange. This strategic alliance will unlock new opportunities for businesses in both nations, focusing on sustainable growth and job…

The Times of India

John Swinney urged to ‘reach out’ to US president over tariff threat

Concerns were raised in Holyrood over the impact a threatened hike in tariffs by the US president would have on Scotland’s crucial whisky sector.

Evening Standard

King shares dram with Swinney at reception celebrating Scottish business owners

The King hosted a gathering at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

Evening Standard

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King Charles drinks whisky with Swinney as he picks out the correct flavours

The King and Mr Swinney sampled whisky as they hosted a business summit

The Independent UK

Sheku Bayoh family say ‘time to restart stopwatch’ as new chair of inquiry named

Judge Lord Colbeck takes over the role from Lord Bracadale, who stepped down in October.

The Independent UK

Forbes to sign deal with Paris region to boost economy

The Deputy First Minister will sign the memorandum of understanding between the Scottish Government and the Ile-de-France region.

Evening Standard

Sarwar appeals to SNP and Green MSPs ahead of no confidence vote in Constance

Scottish Justice Secretary Angela Constance is facing a vote of no confidence, which is expected to take place on Tuesday.

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Scotland’s looser rules on assisted dying could lead to ‘death tourism’, say senior politicians

Cross-party group of MSPs says bill going through Holyrood could attract people from elsewhere in UK

The Guardian - UK

Safeguards ‘seriously lacking’ in Holyrood’s assisted dying Bill, warns Forbes

The SNP MSP joined with Labour’s Michael Marra and Tory Edward Mountain to raise concerns about the proposed legislation.

Evening Standard

Kate Forbes: I have no interest in spat with the UK Government over Mossmorran

The Deputy First Minister said reports of a conflict with Labour are a ‘dis-service’ to at-risk workers.

Evening Standard

Defence firm could look at employing some Mossmorran workers, Alexander says

The Scottish Secretary hailed a meeting with the Scottish Government and employers as ‘constructive’.

Evening Standard

Scottish Government to work with UK ministers in bid to help Mossmorran workers

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes said the Scottish Government would be involved in talks today with Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander.

Evening Standard

Forbes to hold summit on future of under-threat Fife chemical plant

ExxonMobil has announced that its ethylene plant at Mossmorran, Fife, will close in February.

The Independent UK

No prize big enough to entice me to stay in frontline politics, says Forbes

The Deputy First Minister is to step down as an MSP in May, citing time pressures with having a young family.

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The Independent UK

Sturgeon’s ‘gold command’ meetings ‘reduced transparency’, Covid inquiry finds

The former first minister and a small group of ministers and advisers met and made decisions outside the Cabinet.

Evening Standard

Mossmorran staff going through a ‘difficult time’, says PM

More than 400 jobs have been put at risk following the announcement a plant in Fife is due to close in February.

Evening Standard

ExxonMobil boss says ‘deliberate’ UK Government policies ‘undermining’ business

Chairman Paul Greenhouse spoke out after the petrochemical firm announced plans to close the Mossmorran ethylene plant in Fife.

Evening Standard

Forbes makes plea to UK Government after closure plans for ‘cornerstone’ plant

Scottish Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes urged the UK Government to ‘consider what more they can do’ for workers at ExxonMobil’s Mossmorran site.

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The Guardian - UK

ExxonMobil to shut chemicals plant in Fife with loss of up to 450 jobs

US oil firm blames UK government policy and supply costs for closure of site near Cowdenbeath

The Independent UK

ExxonMobil plans closure of Fife manufacturing site

The Fife Ethylene Plant at Mossmorran is expected to shut in February.

Evening Standard

Power company signs agreement for first of 1,000 homes in northern Scotland

The homes will initially accommodate workers involved in upgrading power infrastructure in the region, before being made available to the public.

Evening Standard

Lack of BSL interpreter left me fearing I had HIV, says man as app launched

Richard MacQueen shared his story as an app is launched which aims to connect people with interpreters more easily.

Evening Standard

SNP conference goers hear emotional speech in favour of assisted dying

Annemarie Williams spoke about her father’s final days in a fringe event at the conference in Aberdeen.

Evening Standard

Forbes calls for windfall tax to be replaced at the coming Budget

The tax places a levy on the profits of oil and gas firms and is due to continue to 2030.

The Independent UK

Government too risk-averse on investment, says Forbes

The Deputy First Minister announced she would be standing down at the next election.

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