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John Swinney to deliver first major speech of 2025 – how to watch

JOHN Swinney is to deliver his first speech of the new year on Monday morning...

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney: Blocking Budget risks 'feeding forces of populism'

Scotland’s First Minister will warn that blocking the Scottish Government’s draft Budget risks “feeding the forces of anti-politics and…

The National (Scotland)

Patrick Harvie: Scottish Government must not welcome Donald Trump

THE Scottish Government must make it clear Donald Trump is not welcome in the country, Greens co-leader Patrick Harvie has said.

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Scottish Retail Consortium urges MSPs to back ‘imperfect’ budget

The industry body said that while the budget does not make the cost of business cheaper there is much in it the sector supports.

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John Swinney says Budget offers 'hope' as he urges opposition parties to back it

THE First Minister will urge opposition parties to back a Scottish Government Budget offering “delivery and hope” in his first speech of the new…

The National (Scotland)

Swinney urges Scottish Parliament to pass Budget of ‘delivery and hope’

John Swinney will give a speech in Edinburgh on Monday.

The Independent UK

'Shameful': Labour told to listen as Scots back end of arms sales to Israel

THE UK Government has been urged to “listen to the will of the people” as a new poll for The National found the vast majority of Scots want to…

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The Scottish political year in review

With a new First Minister, a general election, and the death of a ‘monumental’ political figure, it has been a memorable year in Scottish politics.

Evening Standard

Met Office issues amber warning as heavy rain forecast to hit northern Scotland

Weather warnings for some parts of the country stretch into January 2.

Evening Standard

SNP pressured after 10-month silence on plans for fish farm in national park

THE Scottish Government has insisted it will rule on a controversial application to build a fish farm in the waters of a national park “as soon as…

The National (Scotland)

Trade union calls for ‘immediate mitigation’ of two-child cap in Scotland

Ministers are facing calls to speed up plans to effectively scrap the two-child cap on some benefits in Scotland.

The National (Scotland)

SNP and Labour clash over taxes as Scotland loses 10,000 retail jobs

SCOTLAND lost more than 10,000 retail jobs in 2024, according to government figures, meaning the number of people employed in the sector is at its…

The National (Scotland)

Ian Murray urged to back campaign for Scotland games to be broadcast free

THE Greens have urged the Scottish Secretary to “give Scotland the gift of football” this Christmas and back the party’s campaign to have…

The National (Scotland)

Programme to tackle gender-based violence only running in third of schools

The Equally Safe at School programme has been adopted at 116 out of 361 state-funded secondary schools.

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Flamingo Land submits appeal after Loch Lomond resort bid rejected

FLAMINGO Land has submitted an appeal to the Scottish Government after its plans for a £40 million holiday resort next to Loch Lomond were…

The National (Scotland)

Loch Lomond development appeal 'all but certain' as Flamingo Land contract extended

AN appeal over rejected plans to develop on the banks of Loch Lomond is now "all but certain" ...

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government looks to strengthen regulations on cosmetic treatment

A REVIEW of non-surgical cosmetic procedures has been launched in Scotland in a bid to improve client safety...

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Top Scottish civil servant backs ministers amid criticism of Nicola Sturgeon FOI case

SCOTLAND’S top civil servant has defended how SNP ministers handled a legal battle over the publication of evidence linked to an inquiry into…

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Flying to London from Edinburgh cheaper than train to Glasgow, research finds

THE Scottish Government has been urged to reduce the cost of rail travel after a price comparison found it was cheaper to fly from Edinburgh to…

The Independent UK

Scottish Government to cease use of WhatsApp by spring, says Forbes

The Scottish Government had been criticised for its handling of informal messages from the pandemic.

The National (Scotland)

One in 10 temporary properties lying empty amid housing crisis, figures show

ONE in 10 homes used for temporary accommodation in Scotland are lying empty, according to the latest figures ...

The National (Scotland)

Watchdog flags 'poor' management at publicly owned Ferguson Marine shipyard

SERIOUS concerns have been raised over the poor “governance and decision-making" at a Glasgow shipyard as its future has been labelled…

The National (Scotland)

‘Postcode Lottery’ hurts mental health support for people with HIV, report warns

A REPORT has urged the Scottish Government to act after revealing significant gaps in mental health care for people living with HIV (human…

The National (Scotland)

Watchdog rebukes SNP Government after legal battles over Nicola Sturgeon evidence

THE Scottish Government has been rebuked by a transparency watchdog for fighting a freedom of information request relating to a probe into whether…

The National (Scotland)

Campaigners call for end to arms exports to Israel ahead of Parliament debates

CAMPAIGNERS are demanding an end to “empty words” from politicians ahead of a debate on recognising the state of Palestine and ending arms…

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