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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 National (Scotland)

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

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

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

Evening Standard

Peak fares and alcohol ban to be scrapped on certain trains

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

The Independent UK

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.

Evening Standard

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Thousands of homes to receive faster broadband in Labour connection drive

The move is part of Labour’s “digital revolution,” tech minister says

The Independent UK

Tens of thousands in remote areas to receive faster broadband

The upgrade is part of work to tackle digital exclusion.

The Independent UK

Scotland shouldn't aim for independence without a currency plan, says expert

SCOTLAND shouldn’t aim for independence unless having its own currency is “part of the plan”, an expert has said.

The National (Scotland)

Former SNP MP rapped for false 'John Swinney support' claim amid Holyrood battle

A FORMER SNP MP has been reprimanded for falsely claiming he had been endorsed to run as an MSP by John Swinney.

The National (Scotland)

Anas Sarwar attacks ministers' pay rise – but won't commit to reversing it

ANAS Sarwar has said it will be “difficult” to reverse a recent pay hike for Scottish Government ministers if he becomes first minister - after…

The National (Scotland)

Reform UK name Tory defector as candidate for Holyrood by-election

REFORM UK have announced a councillor whom the party's depute leader couldn't even name as their candidate for a by-election sparked by the death…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government delivers statement after Supreme Court's sex ruling

THE SNP Government has delivered its response to the Supreme Court's ruling that sex is biological in UK law ...

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Kate Forbes announces top Scottish businesswoman as new chief entrepreneur

Kate Forbes has announced Scotland's new chief entrepreneur ...

The National (Scotland)

How to watch the Scottish Government's response to the Supreme Court gender ruling

A minister is due to address MSPs on the Scottish Government’s response to the Supreme Court ruling on the definition of a woman under equalities…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government to respond to Supreme Court gender ruling in Holyrood statement

A minister is due to address MSPs on the Scottish Government’s response to the Supreme Court ruling on the definition of a woman under equalities…

The National (Scotland)

Reform councillor claims summit against the far-right is 'political stunt' by FM

A REFORM councillor has described the Scottish Government’s cross-party summit tackle the rise of the far-right as a “political stunt”.

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Youth music across Scotland receives £1.7 million boost from Scottish Government

THE Scottish Government-backed Youth Music Initiative (YMI) has awarded more than £1.7m to 61 country-wide projects.

Evening Standard

SNP urged to drop gender policies ‘for good’ after Supreme Court ruling

Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay also called on Holyrood ministers to address Parliament on the issue next week.

The National (Scotland)

Today's Supreme Court ruling merely throws up a lot of questions

It seems that the UK Supreme Court consistently rules against the Scottish Government.

Evening Standard

Scottish Government ‘keen’ to work with UK on gender reforms, says Robison

The Scottish Finance Secretary said there are no plans to bring forward new, revised gender reforms at the Scottish Parliament.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney responds to Supreme Court ruling on definition of a woman

THE Scottish Government “accepts” a landmark legal ruling which has found women are defined by biology, the First Minister has said.

The Independent UK

Areas of Scotland have the highest rates of Huntington’s disease in the world

The neurodegenerative disease slowly damages the brain, taking away the ability to walk, talk, eat, drink, make decisions and live independently

The Independent UK

High-speed railways could erode need for Glasgow Airport in the future, rail expert says

Scottish government says it supports efforts to secure more direct routes to and from Scotland’s second city

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