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Record levels of peatland restored across Scotland

A RECORD number of peatlands have been restored in a bid to help reduce carbon emissions and restore biodiversity, the Scottish Government has…

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Scottish Government 'will need to find extra £2bn to foot welfare bill', experts say

ECONOMICS experts have warned of a “really challenging period” for the Scottish Government as the bill for social security spending is…

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney urged to intervene and scrap Flamingo Land plans at fiery FMQs

JOHN Swinney has been urged to intervene and scrap plans to build a multi-million pound resort and water park development on the banks of Loch…

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SNP Government confirms funding to create new jobs at Grangemouth

THE Scottish Government has announced funding for a chemicals firm based at Grangemouth which is set to create dozens of new jobs ...

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National park supporters urge ministers not to scrap Galloway proposal

Scottish Government ministers are being urged to press ahead with plans to establish a new national park, with supporters in Galloway insisting any…

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University facing staff strikes over hundreds of threatened job cuts

Union bosses have asked the Scottish Government to step in to help address the issue.

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Action needed as midmarket rent rises pushing Scots into hardship

When Rune Rubensson moved into a midmarket flat owned by a housing association, they thought their worries about high rents were over

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Highland councillor questions 'knee jerk reaction' to cruise levy

Introducing a levy for cruise ships could “harm the reputation of Scotland as a tourist destination”, Scottish ministers have been warned

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My message to the Scottish Government on Israel: Enough words. Act now.

Good evening! This week's edition of the In Common newsletter comes from Robin McAlpine

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Dundee Museum of Transport among 24 projects funded to revamp derelict sites

A NEW home for the Dundee Museum of Transport is one of 24 projects to benefit from £21.5 million to revitalise vacant or derelict land ...

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Scottish Government says publishing Israel meeting details could be ‘antisemitic’

THE Scottish Government claimed that releasing information about a top minister’s secret meeting with an Israeli official would be…

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Revived US export plan announced to boost Scottish trade

The Scottish Government is taking forward research to identify individual American states for exports after scrapping the plans last year.

Evening Standard

Communities urged to bid for £8m renewable energy fund

The Scottish Government’s community fund has been met with £4m by the UK Government’s Great British Energy firm.

Evening Standard

Huge majority of Scots back rent controls to stop soaring rents, poll finds

A huge majority of Scots back rent controls and housing protections, polling has found

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Time is running out to mitigate climate change in Scotland, campaigners warn

Time is running out for the Scottish Government to deliver on a series of critical commitments to mitigate against climate change, campaigners have…

Evening Standard

Starmer says he is ‘horrified’ steelworks are mothballed due to SNP’s ‘bad deal’

The Prime Minister said the Scottish Government had failed to find work to keep the sites thriving.

Evening Standard

Nation falls silent on anniversary of VE Day to honour those who ‘gave so much’

Tributes were paid in the Scottish Parliament, while Scots observed a two-minute silence at noon.

Evening Standard

Nation to pay tribute to wartime heroes on 80th anniversary of VE Day

Events are taking place around the country to mark 80 years since the end of the Second World War in Europe.

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Climate protesters target BP lobbying reception at Holyrood

Extinction Rebellion Scotland protesters have targeted a lobbying reception at Holyrood organised by oil giant BP

The Independent UK

Swinney says becoming Scottish First Minister ‘not part of a well-crafted plan’

John Swinney was voted in as First Minister by MSPs at Holyrood on May 7 last year.

The Independent UK

Council says it has suffered a ‘suspected criminal ransomware cyberattack’

West Lothian Council said a ‘live criminal investigation’ was ongoing, and it is working with the police and Scottish Government.

The Independent UK

Peak fares and alcohol ban to be scrapped on certain trains

The Scottish Government acknowledged the ban is ‘counterproductive and ineffective’

Evening Standard

Pandemic-era alcohol ban on ScotRail trains to come to an end

The Scottish Government acknowledged the ban is ‘counterproductive and ineffective’.

The Independent UK

Crackdown on snus-style nicotine pouches in ‘smokefree generation’ law

The pouches are designed to be placed between the user’s lips and gum, where they release nicotine

Evening Standard

We owe ‘debt of gratitude’ to those who served in Second World War, says Swinney

The Scottish First Minister was speaking ahead of the 80th anniversary of VE Day on Thursday.

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