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AI benefits to be felt ‘across community’, Kendall says as growth zone announced

The latest of the UK Government’s AI growth zones is being sited in Lanarkshire.

Evening Standard

Business minister to announce Scotland’s space strategy will be refreshed

Richard Lochhead will make the announcement at Space-Comm Expo in Glasgow later on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Flexible working could help 25,000 Scots into jobs, new research finds

As many as 25,000 unemployed Scots could have a job if flexible working was offered, a new study has found ...

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Scottish ice rink set to close due to 'spiralling energy costs'

A SCOTTISH ice rink is set to close due to "spiralling energy cost," with staff facing redundancy

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UK Government to create 'AI Growth Zone' in Scotland

The Scottish Government has welcomed news that the UK will site an "AI Growth Zone" in Scotland

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Orkney Islands to host international sporting event for first time

A Scottish island group is set to host an international sporting event for the first time, with a well-known TV presenter as their ambassador

The National (Scotland)

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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How Donald Trump's tariffs have impacted Scotch whisky sales – in figures

THE world’s economy is still reeling from Donald Trump’s “liberation day” on April 2 – which saw him levy tariffs on almost every country…

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Firm behind Scottish shopping centre calls in administrators after shock closure

A SCOTTISH shopping centre has called in the administrators months after closing its doors in a shock announcement ...

The National (Scotland)

Minister to pitch Scottish business during trip to China and Japan

Richard Lochhead said the two Asian markets are increasingly important to Scotland amid a ‘volatile global economy’.

Evening Standard

Scottish Government acts to tackle Euro 2028 ticket touts

Hampden in Glasgow will be one of the venues hosting games as the UK and Ireland jointly stage the football tournament.

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'Hugely disappointing': Minister intervenes over Moray factory closure

BUSINESS secretary Richard Lochhead has called a factory closure in his constituency “a blow to the local workforce”.

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Ministers vow to develop 'untapped export potential' of women-led Scottish businesses

THE Scottish Government is seeking to develop the “untapped export potential” of female-owned businesses in a bid to boost the country’s…

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Ministers vow to develop ‘untapped export potential’ of women-led businesses

Research has shown Scotland’s trade could increase by as much as £10.3 billion over two years by doing so.

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Scotland 'must not be complacent' about Reform, says departing minister

SCOTLAND “must not be complacent” about the rise of Reform UK, a departing SNP minister has said, as he insisted the country is “not immune”…

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All the MSPs stepping down from Holyrood at 2026 elections – see full list

AS Scotland prepares for the 2026 Holyrood elections, a number of sitting MSPs have announced they will not seek re-election, marking the end of…

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SNP minister confirms plans to step down from Holyrood after 27 years

A SCOTTISH Government minister has announced that they will be stepping down as an MSP at the next election after 27 years at Holyrood ...

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'Disappointing': Minister hits out as Scotland snubbed from Labour AI plan

THE Labour Government's plan to develop the use of artificial intelligence (AI) fails to acknowledge Scottish expertise on the subject, a minister…

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SNP minister to intervene as Scottish shopping centre confirms closure in 12 days

A SCOTTISH town’s shopping centre will close in less than two weeks, it has been announced ...

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SNP minister confirms talks to open 'Scottish lab in space' with American pioneers

THE SNP has confirmed it has held talks with a commercial space station company over plans to launch a “Scottish lab in space”.

Evening Standard

Drone project reaches ‘important milestone’ with final trial flights

The final flights for Project CAELUS involved medical products being flown between Dr Gary’s Hospital in Elgin and Aberdeen.

The National (Scotland)

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

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

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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...

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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…

Evening Standard

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.

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