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Defence spending boost ‘may well’ provide work for Ferguson Marine, says John Swinney

An increase in defence spending “may well” provide more work for Scottish Government-owned Ferguson Marine, John Swinney has said

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Care home workers to meet with ministers after feeling ‘abandoned’ during Covid

It follows a recent poll where GMB members working in private care homes said things had either stayed the same or worsened since covid.

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Ian Murray says benefits cuts have 'zero impact' on Scottish budget

The Scottish Government will see “zero” impact to its budget as a result of Labour’s £5 billion cut to social security benefits, according to…

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Scottish island ferries hook up to Elon Musk's Starlink satellites

BILLIONAIRE entrepreneur Elon Musk’s Starlink, which uses satellites to beam a broadband signal down to Earth, has began providing internet on…

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Investigation explores how the Scottish rent cap ending affected tenants

Next week marks a year since the end of the Scottish Government's rent cap policy.

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MoD under fire over nuclear clean-up in Scotland making it 'someone else’s problem'

THE Ministry of Defence has been accused of trying to avoid responsibility for cleaning up a military nuclear site on the north coast of Scotland by…

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Anas Sarwar breaks silence on welfare cuts as Scottish Labour MSPs rebel

Anas Sarwar has broken his silence over the UK Government's cuts to disability benefits, as Scottish Labour MSPs rebel and urge ministers to reject…

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Ferguson Marine appoints new chief executive officer

THE Scottish Government-owned shipyard Ferguson Marine has appointed a new chief executive officer ...

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Major changes needed to Land Reform Bill if aims to be met, ministers told

Ministers have been told “significant change” is needed to land reform legislation if it is to deliver on the Scottish Government’s…

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Scottish minister slates Wes Streeting for mental health remarks

Scottish Government minister Maree Todd has criticised Wes Streeting for suggesting there is an overdiagnosis of mental health problems ...

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Update issued on possible lynx sighting near Scottish town

A SCOTTISH Government agency has issued an update regarding the possible sighting of a lynx in Galloway ...

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Scottish Government grants £10m for Highland port development

The Scottish Government has approved investment for a major redevelopment project at Port of Nigg in the Highlands

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Wind farms could wipe out freshwater pearl mussels, expert warns

The Scottish Government and environment agency NatureScot must step in to protect “critically endangered” freshwater pearl mussels before they…

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Scottish universities under financial strain to receive extra £10m, Government says

THE Scottish Government has announced an extra £10 million of funding to support Scottish universities facing financial challenges ...

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Scottish Government to give extra £10m to universities under financial strain

The University of Dundee, which will benefit from the funding, said it was ‘extremely grateful’ to the Scottish Government.

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Bid to create largest community-owned wind farm in Scotland rejected

A bid to create the largest community-controlled wind farm in Scotland has been rejected ...

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Nicola Sturgeon: History-maker who was Scotland’s first female leader

The former first minister announced she plans to step down at the 2026 Holyrood election.

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Council chief given extra security after female leaders receive death threats

Death threats have been made to a number of female council leaders across Scotland after huge salary increases were reported in the media over the…

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Timeline of Nicola Sturgeon's time as an MSP and first minister

FORMER Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced she will not seek re-election to Holyrood next year ...

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Scottish Government announces £2 million worth of cost of living support

More than £2 million of support will be provided to individuals and families on low incomes to help with the cost of living crisis, the Scottish…

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Woman who gave kidney to friend urges Scots to consider donation

Lisa Wright, 60, donated her organ to her 68-year-old friend Valerie Jack after finding out she had kidney disease.

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Scottish Government met with fossil fuel industry more than 100 times in six months

Scottish Government officials met with fossil fuel companies and lobbyists more than 100 times in John Swinney’s first six months as First…

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John Swinney to meet with group pushing for change to definition of gender

The First Minister is set to meet with a campaign group which is pushing to change the Scottish Government's definition of "woman".

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New laws on misogyny by next International Women’s Day, demand Greens

THE Scottish Government is being challenged to ensure new laws to protect against misogyny are in place for next year’s International Women’s…

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'Garish': Lidl launches new fight over shop signs in 15-year-long feud

SUPERMARKET giants Lidl have appealed to Scottish Ministers after area planners refused to let them put up a flagpole in the latest battle over signs

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