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Swinney hints at new energy bill support for pensioners

It comes after his Government delayed its devolved version of the winter fuel payment after cuts by the UK Government.

Evening Standard

'We must rally': Scottish farmers to protest amid inheritance tax row

SCOTLAND'S national farmers union (NFU) has called on all those who want a "thriving rural economy in Scotland" to rally…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government considers reducing speed limit on single-carriageways

THE Scottish Government is considering whether to reduce the speed limit on single-carriageway roads to 50mph.

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UK Government to discuss providing funding for Scotland to Europe ferry

THE UK Government is set to discuss providing funding to reinstate a ferry between Scotland and mainland Europe ...

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Debate over indy spending in the Scottish Budget is prime example of half-baked drama

THERE are moments when what we might call the “theatre of politics” becomes especially jarring ...

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Scottish income tax policy not working, financial services body claims

Scottish Financial Enterprise said rates should be brought more closely in line with those south of the border.

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Emergency legislation to release short-term prisoners early passes at Holyrood

A Bill reducing the automatic release point for short-term prisoners has been passed by MSPs.

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Domestic violence reports up in Scotland by 25 per cent in past year

Reports to police of instances of domestic violence have increased by 25 per cent in the past year, figures show, despite a slight decrease in…

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Anas Sarwar says he isn't 'playing politics' with Winter Fuel Payment U-turn

ANAS Sarwar has insisted he isn’t “playing politics” over the Winter Fuel Payment despite urging the Scottish Government to bring it back in…

The National (Scotland)

Sex is an ‘immutable biological state’, Supreme Court appeal hearing told

A lawyer acting for campaign group For Women Scotland called on the court to uphold an appeal over the legal status of trans women.

Evening Standard

Kate Forbes to take on new role as Scotland's 'investment champion'

KATE Forbes is to take on a new role as Scotland’s “investment champion,” the Scottish Government has announced...

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Increase in homeless deaths linked to drugs last year, latest figures show

"DEVASTATING" new figures have shown a rise in the number of homeless Scots dying as a result of drugs, with 100 such deaths estimated to…

The National (Scotland)

Alba set out terms for supporting Scottish Budget

THE Alba Party have said the introduction of universal free school meals will be part of their terms for supporting the Scottish Budget.

The National (Scotland)

Robison advised to ‘bank’ some of Budget spending boost ahead of tough choices

The Finance Secretary would be wise to carry over some of the additional £1.5 billion from the UK Budget this year, the IFS think tank has said.

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Brian Cox backs calls for Scotland to become first ‘rewilding nation’

Acclaimed Scottish actor Brian Cox has backed calls for Scotland to be declared the world’s first “rewilding nation”.

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Succession star backs calls for Scotland to become first ‘rewilding nation’

Brian Cox is urging Scots to support the Rewilding Nation Charter, which demands action for ‘nature recovery’ in 30% of the country’s land and seas.

The National (Scotland)

Scotland outpacing rest of the UK with green jobs, new figures show

SCOTLAND’S green jobs market is outpacing the rest of the UK, new figures have shown ...

Evening Standard

Scottish Government will get no more than £330m for national insurance increase

Scottish Finance Secretary Shona Robison accused the UK Government of ‘austerity through the back door’.

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Scottish Greens call for bus fare cap to be introduced ahead of Budget

THE Scottish Greens have called for bus fares to be capped at £2 ahead of next week’s Budget ...

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UK Government 'to give Scotland £300 million' for Budget tax hike compensation

THE UK Government has said it will give the Scottish Government an additional £300 million to cover the planned increase to employers’ National…

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SNP slam 'anti-democratic' Alex Cole-Hamilton after Budget indy spending comments

THE SNP have branded Alex Cole-Hamilton “anti-democratic” for stating his party will vote down the upcoming Budget if it includes spending…

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Fleabag star calls on Scottish Government to invest in culture

ACTOR Bill Paterson has joined Garbage lead singer Shirley Manson and other notable Scots to put pressure on the Scottish Government to invest in…

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Scottish Government responds to Eric Trump's Aberdeen oil claims

THE Scottish Government has responded after Eric Trump slammed the 'horrible mistreatment' of Aberdeen's oil and gas industry ...

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Scottish farmer says inheritance tax will have 'devastating' impact on Scotland

Alasdair Macnab, who farms south of Dingwall, was one of the farmers who took part in the protest in London last week against the new inheritance…

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Snare ban to come into force in Scotland next week

A BAN on the use of snares in Scotland is set to come into force next week.

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