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Scottish Government responds as bus firm set to move all manufacturing to England

The Scottish Government has responded after a major bus firm unveiled plans to close its manufacturing site in Falkirk and move to England, putting…

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John Swinney confirms his new Scottish Cabinet ministers

FIRST Minister John Swinney has confirmed his new Cabinet with MSP Mairi McAllan returning to Government

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Parents could request Gaelic schools to be built in their area if law passes

PARENTS in Scotland would be able to ask for a Gaelic school to be established in their area if fresh legislation is given the green light.

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'A bit rich': Kate Forbes responds to Keir Starmer ruling out referendum

KATE Forbes has said it is “a bit rich” for Keir Starmer to deny Scots an independence referendum after a poll suggested support would go up if…

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Fourth Gaelic primary school to open in Scottish city after £2.4m investment

GLASGOW is set to get its fourth Gaelic primary school next year after a £2.4 million investment from the Scottish Government

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SNP Government confirms funding to create new jobs at Grangemouth

THE Scottish Government has announced funding for a chemicals firm based at Grangemouth which is set to create dozens of new jobs ...

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Row erupts on BBC Debate Night over 'racist' Reform UK ad

A ROW erupted on BBC Debate Night over a "racist" political advert published by Reform UK ...

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Kate Forbes demands Westminster action as Scotland's economy shrinks

Scotland’s economy shrank in both February and March, figures show – although GDP as a whole increased over the first three months of 2025.

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Transformation at what price? Residents split over £100bn Highlands and Islands plan

A REPORT aimed at driving more than £100 billion of “transformative” investment in the Scottish Highlands by 2040 was endorsed by Deputy First…

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5 lost Gaelic words and phrases rediscovered in Scotland

AN online dictionary which has rediscovered lost Gaelic phrases and word meanings is one of 12 projects set to receive funding from the Scottish…

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Revived US export plan announced to boost Scottish trade

The Scottish Government is taking forward research to identify individual American states for exports after scrapping the plans last year.

Evening Standard

Communities urged to bid for £8m renewable energy fund

The Scottish Government’s community fund has been met with £4m by the UK Government’s Great British Energy firm.

Evening Standard

Health Secretary Gray to abstain on initial assisted dying vote

The Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill will face its first vote on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

Kate Forbes to vote against Assisted Dying Bill at Holyrood

The Deputy First Minister said she does not think ‘any amount of legal drafting can prevent people feeling pressured to die’.

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Scottish Government 'not even told US trade deal was coming', Kate Forbes says

LABOUR did not consult the devolved administrations on the newly announced US trade deal – or even communicate that it was coming, Kate Forbes…

Evening Standard

Scotland’s Deputy First Minister said it was ‘disappointing’ that devolved governments had not been told the agreement was imminent.

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Forbes laments ‘dark moment’ at Grangemouth but says ‘real progress’ being made

The Deputy First Minister told MSPs Scottish Enterprise has received 66 inquiries related to Project Willow.

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Grangemouth closure 'nothing short of economic crisis', says Kate Forbes

The closure of Grangemouth is “nothing short of an economic crisis’, Kate Forbes has said ...

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Onshore GDP shrunk 0.2% in February, figures show

The largest negative contribution was in the ‘information and communications’ sector of the economy.

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Grangemouth refinery officially ceases processing crude oil

The Grangemouth refinery has now ceased processing crude oil, its owner Petroineos has confirmed

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More than 1100 jobs saved as major Scottish manufacturing plant acquired

THE future of a major aerospace manufacturing plant in South Ayrshire has been secured with more than 1100 jobs saved ...

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UK Government must act urgently over £200m promise for Grangemouth, says Kate Forbes

THE UK Government has been urged to take “urgent and decisive action” over the £200 million promised to Grangemouth workers as the…

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Kate Forbes announces top Scottish businesswoman as new chief entrepreneur

Kate Forbes has announced Scotland's new chief entrepreneur ...

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Employment and unemployment in Scotland rise at same time, figures show

The latest Labour Market Statistics showed the overall economic inactivity rate has decreased by 0.5%.

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These are the businesses conducting the most lobbying in Holyrood

Fossil fuel giants, influential PR firms and the short-term lets industry are among the top lobbyists of the Scottish Government since John Swinney…

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