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Swinney urged to reconsider stance on lynx reintroduction amid poll support

The First Minister told farmers earlier this month his government would not reintroduce lynx.

Evening Standard

John Swinney challenges UK Government as he pledges £25 million for Grangemouth

John Swinney has pledged a further £25 million to secure a “just transition” for Grangemouth, calling on the UK Government to match the…

The National (Scotland)

Key update in Minister's decision on controversial horse race track in Bannockburn

THE Scottish Government’s decision on controversial plans to build a harness racing track at the Bannockburn battlefield site is due soon…

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Swinney pledges extra £25m for Grangemouth and calls for matched funding

The First Minister said the Labour Government must ‘do what it said it would do before the election’.

Evening Standard

Scottish Greens slam Labour’s ‘cowardly’ National Insurance hike

The Scottish Greens have slammed Labour’s increase on employers' National Insurance, warning of the “devastating impact” it could have on…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Water execs see bonuses soar by a third in one year amid worker pay dispute

SCOTTISH Water executives have seen bonuses jump by over a third in one year amid workers pay dispute.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney to visit set of Channel 4 drama filmed in Scotland

The First Minister will visit the set of a new Channel 4 drama amid a pledge of £2 million for the screen sector in an upcoming budget.

The National (Scotland)

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Glasgow teachers' strike called off as SNP council withdraws funding cuts

The teachers strike in Glasgow next week has been suspended.

The National (Scotland)

Union suspends planned strike by Glasgow teachers

It came after the council said it will look to increase teacher numbers in the city.

Evening Standard

Pigs illegally released in the Cairngorms captured and culled

A group of pigs that were illegally released in the Cairngorms National Park have been captured and culled.

The National (Scotland)

Feral pigs captured and killed after being illegally released in national park

A gamekeeping organisation has condemned what it described as ‘guerilla rewilding’

The Independent UK

Pigs that were illegally released in the Cairngorms are captured and culled

A gamekeeping organisation has condemned what it described as ‘guerilla rewilding’.

Evening Standard

JK Rowling and the King among those given tens of millions in forestry subsidies

THE King, J.K. Rowling, billionaires and politicians are among those who have been given tens of millions of pounds of taxpayer forestry subsidies,…

The National (Scotland)

In Common: Where is the plan for a just transition?

It has been unsettling to watch Scottish politicians line up behind Unite the Union’s “no ban without a plan” campaign to keep Scottish…

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'Deeply irresponsible': Scotland's rent controls set to end amid concerns

THE Scottish Government's decision to lift rent controls within weeks has been described as "deeply irresponsible" amid concerns Scots…

The National (Scotland)

Children living in temporary accommodation reaches record high as homelessness rises

THE number of children living in temporary accommodation has reached a record level as new figures showed a rise in homelessness in Scotland ...

The National (Scotland)

Labour Government rejects SNP's asylum seeker proposal despite Scots backing idea

THE Home Office has reportedly rejected the Scottish Government’s proposal for a pilot scheme allowing asylum seekers to work sooner when arriving…

The National (Scotland)

Greens and LibDems hail wins ahead of first Budget vote

THE Greens and LibDems have hailed their wins as the Scottish Government’s Budget goes to its first Holyrood vote today.

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Ban Scottish households from letting cats outside without a lead, report urges

With some 27 million birds slain each year, a new report is advising the Scottish Government to take fresh measures

The National (Scotland)

Westminster 'must take a leaf out of Scotland's book' to tackle child poverty

THE UK Government has been urged to “take a leaf out the Scottish Government’s book” to bring down child poverty.

The National (Scotland)

Labour urged to stop standing on 'political sidelines' and back Budget

FINANCE Secretary Shona Robison has urged Labour to stop standing on the “political sidelines” and back the Scottish Government’s Budget to…

The National (Scotland)

Police Scotland seek legal challenge over Sheku Bayoh inquiry extension calls

POLICE Scotland is taking court action over the way the Scottish Government is handling calls to extend the terms of reference of the inquiry into…

The National (Scotland)

Young people leaving care left homeless, at risk and afraid to sleep at night

Young people leaving care are still being left homeless and at risk, in unsuitable hostels surrounded by drugs, or too afraid to sleep at night –…

Evening Standard

Police seek legal challenge over Sheku Bayoh inquiry extension calls

The father-of-two died after he was restrained by around six police officers in Kirkcaldy, Fife, on May 3, 2015.

The National (Scotland)

Scots with learning disabilities held in institutions 'in breach of human rights'

A report from Scotland’s human rights watchdog has raised concerns that people with learning disabilities and autism are still being held in…

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