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'Total chaos' as Scottish Tories admit embarrassing U-turn on library closures

THE Scottish Conservatives have been forced into an embarrassing U-turn ...

The National (Scotland)

Tory council forced to U-turn on library closures after major campaign

All seven of Moray's libraries will remain open after weeks of uncertainty...

The National (Scotland)

SNP minister calls for action as Scots fork out £44m on delivery surcharges

AN SNP minister has written to his Labour counterparts in London demanding action after figures showed Scots had forked out £44 million in…

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Water pipes utilised to boost broadband speeds on remote island

An ‘ingenious approach’ has seen high-speed internet cables installed in a second pipe in the drinking water network on Papa Westray, Orkney.

Evening Standard

Space has potential to play major part in Scotland as industry booms, minister says

SCOTLAND’S space sector has the potential to become a major billion-pound industry as it aims to be a major global player in the coming years, a…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish minister says he had to 'learn to walk again' after battle with sepsis

SCOTTISH Business Minister Richard Lochhead has said he had to learn to walk again as he praised the NHS after his battle with sepsis.

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Highland distillery's reopening hailed as 'long overdue in boost for community'

THE reopening of a historic Highland distillery after more than 40 years has been hailed as a “unique” chance for the local community to play a…

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SNP government minister ‘stable and recovering in ICU’ after major surgery

AN SNP government minister has issued a statement after undergoing major surgery...

The National (Scotland)

'Extreme concern' for almost 300 jobs as Scottish parcel firm to close down

A SCOTTISH Government minister has said they are “extremely concerned” after a major parcel company in the north of Scotland announced plans to…

The National (Scotland)

The inside story of how Scotland was snubbed from a global AI event by Westminster

WHEN Scotland has a track record of expertise in an area, you might think that a UK Government attempting to promote the Union would leap at the…

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Fourteen Scottish firms chosen for major energy transition funding

FOURTEEN Scottish firms have been chosen for major energy transition funding.

The National (Scotland)

Job losses at giant Scottish firm Baxters 'concerning', says local MSP

A LOCAL MSP has said that the news of job losses at giant Scottish firm Baxters Food Group is “concerning”.

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Slash VAT to boost Scottish tourism sector, Tories told ahead of Budget

THE Chancellor is under pressure from the Scottish Government to slash VAT to boost Scottish tourism.

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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.

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Scotland's gaming industry has 'phenomenal reputation' across globe, says minister

SCOTLAND has a “phenomenal reputation” across the globe when it comes to gaming and the Scottish Government remains committed to developing this…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish ministers first hear of trade talks between UK and US through media

SCOTTISH Government ministers wrote to the UK Government after finding out about possible trade negotiations with the US through media reports.

The Independent UK

Scottish ministers request clarity from UK Government over US trade talks

Rural affairs secretary Mairi Gougeon and trade minister Richard Lochhead said they had only heard about the talks through the media.

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Scotland's bid to be 'Europe's leading space nation' outlined at LA summit

Scotland’s bid to become “Europe’s leading space nation” will be unveiled at a Los Angeles summit.

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'Strong performance' as Scottish overseas export growth exceeds UK average

TRADE minister Richard Lochhead has hailed the “strong performance” of Scottish exports, as new figures showed sales to overseas countries grew…

The Independent UK

Number of tourism visits to Scotland from people elsewhere in Britain on rise

There were 20.6 million visits to Scotland from other Britons in the first quarter of 2023.

The National (Scotland)

AI sector cannot rely on industry for safe regulation, expert says

REGULATION from artificial intelligence (AI) developers “cannot be the only step” taken to make sure the technology is safe in Scotland,…

The National (Scotland)

Scotland's trade minister to explore space sector opportunities in France

SCOTLAND’S trade minister Richard Lochhead is set to meet business leaders in France in the hope of opening up new investment and trade…

The Independent UK

Scotland favourite place in UK for foreign investment outside London

The country outpaced both the UK and Europe on foreign investment last year for the second year in a row, according to an EY survey.

Insider UK

Fiona Hyslop appointed transport minister

First Minister makes several other changes to senior minister's briefs

Insider UK

Blueprint aims to make Scotland one of the ‘most innovative small nations’

Scottish Government's new £100m fund is aimed at driving lasting economic improvement over the next decade

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