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Ending use of WhatsApp is ‘clear admission’ Government was wrong, claim Tories

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes announced the Scottish Government will stop using mobile messaging applications by the spring.

The Independent UK

Scottish Government to cease use of WhatsApp by spring, says Forbes

The Scottish Government had been criticised for its handling of informal messages from the pandemic.

The Independent UK

Tory motion to break-up Highland Council branded 'political posturing'

THE leader of Highland Council's Conservative group is urging colleagues to back his call for the break-up of the local authority as opponents brand…

The National (Scotland)

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Forbes urged to allow Sheku Bayoh inquiry to examine decision not to prosecute

The Bayoh family’s lawyer said if it cannot do so, the inquiry ‘is not fit for purpose’.

Evening Standard

Kate Forbes 'must make decision on Sheku Bayoh inquiry or quit', family say

KATE Forbes must make a decision on the Sheku Bayoh inquiry or step down as Deputy First Minister, the lawyer representing his family has said ...

The National (Scotland)

Kate Forbes says economy 'recovering steadily' as Scottish GDP growth beats UK

KATE Forbes said Scotland's economy is "recovering steadily" as new figures showed GDP grew by 0.3 between August and September ...

The National (Scotland)

Years of low levels of investment have held Scotland back, Kate Forbes says

The Deputy First Minister and Economy Secretary said private investment is ‘essential’ to growing the economy.

The Independent UK

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Kate Forbes to take on new role as Scotland's 'investment champion'

KATE Forbes is to take on a new role as Scotland’s “investment champion,” the Scottish Government has announced...

The National (Scotland)

Kate Forbes: Labour National Insurance hike will dent economic growth

LABOUR have failed "a question of basic competence" by bringing in a hike to employers' National Insurance contributions…

The National (Scotland)

Scotland outpacing rest of the UK with green jobs, new figures show

SCOTLAND’S green jobs market is outpacing the rest of the UK, new figures have shown ...

The National (Scotland)

Anas Sarwar named Scottish Politician of the Year

SCOTTISH Labour leader Anas Sarwar has been named Scottish Politician of the Year, collecting the award for the second time in three years...

The National (Scotland)

There is a credible path forward for Scottish independence, says Kate Forbes

KATE Forbes has said that there is still a “credible path” forward for Scottish independence ...

The National (Scotland)

Forbes vows Scotland will capitalise on ‘opportunities’ of net zero transition

Kate Forbes is due to attend a meeting with senior figures in the offshore wind and hydrogen industries on Monday.

The Independent UK

Growth deal worth £150m agreed for Falkirk and Grangemouth

A NEAR £150 million growth deal has been signed by the UK and Scottish governments to help the local economy in Falkirk and Grangemouth and…

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Kate Forbes: Stephen Flynn would be a 'brilliant asset' at Holyrood

Kate Forbes has said Stephen Flynn would be a “brilliant asset” to the Scottish Parliament ...

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Keir Starmer rejects calls to devolve immigration powers to Holyrood

KEIR Starmer has dismissed outright the devolving of powers over migration to Holyrood ...

Evening Standard

Starmer rejects calls for Holyrood to get immigration powers

The Prime Minister spoke out on the issue during a visit to Glasgow for the Interpol general assembly.

The National (Scotland)

New centre to promote Gaelic language secures 'crucial' Scottish Government funding

A NEW centre to promote the Gaelic language and culture in Inverness has secured funding from the Scottish Government ...

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Whisky production returns to Scottish village after more than 170 years

Whisky production has returned to a historic Speyside community after nearly two centuries, with the first distillation at The Cabrach Distillery…

The National (Scotland)

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…

The National (Scotland)

BBC apologises after SNP hit out at 'false claim' on Scottish income tax

THE SNP have accused BBC Scotland of failing to “grasp the basics of the Scottish income tax system” after a “false claim” on one of its…

The National (Scotland)

'Missing out': Call for Scottish Government to back new marina in Arran

THERE are calls for the Scottish Government to back plans for a new marina in Arran after locals said were missing out when compared to their island…

The National (Scotland)

Scotland's unemployment rate now below UK-wide figure, new data shows

UNEMPLOYMENT in Scotland has dropped in the last quarter and is now below that of the UK as a whole, the latest figures indicate ...

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Gaelic centre welcomes government grant for virtual experience

A GAELIC centre in Islay has welcomed Scottish Government funding for a virtual experience as part of efforts to grow the language ...

The National (Scotland)

Royal National Mòd returns to Oban with as 10,000 visitors expected

A HISTORIC Gaelic festival has kicked off for another year, as around 10,000 people are expected to flock to Oban ...

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