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We cannot claim to be untainted by austerity after benefits cuts – Labour MP

Brian Leishman has hit out over the reforms which were announced last week by Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall.

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Rachel Reeves urged to prioritise public spending in UK spring statement

CHANCELLOR Rachel Reeves is being urged to prioritise “vital” funding for public services and reject the “failed approach of austerity” as…

The National (Scotland)

MoD under fire over nuclear clean-up in Scotland making it 'someone else’s problem'

THE Ministry of Defence has been accused of trying to avoid responsibility for cleaning up a military nuclear site on the north coast of Scotland by…

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SNP ministers should join with us to solve generational work problem – Murray

The Scottish Secretary defended the UK Government’s bid to change the welfare system.

Evening Standard

Scottish Government welcomes £5m from GB Energy for 'community' projects

THE Scottish Government has welcomed investment worth just under £5 million from Great British Energy for eco-friendly power projects.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney told off for calling Anas Sarwar’s words ‘guff’

JOHN Swinney was told off by the presiding officer when he called Anas Sarwar's comments about Ferguson Marine "guff".

The National (Scotland)

Major changes needed to Land Reform Bill if aims to be met, ministers told

Ministers have been told “significant change” is needed to land reform legislation if it is to deliver on the Scottish Government’s…

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Reopen devolution deal to reclaim control over nuclear power, peer suggests

UK ministers have been told to “stop pussyfooting around” and work to end the block on nuclear power from the Scottish Government.

The National (Scotland)

Ministers told to ‘stop pussyfooting around’ and end nuclear block in Scotland

Scotland’s sole remaining nuclear power station is at Torness, where operations have been extended to 2030.

Evening Standard

Crucial new report spells out nine options for Grangemouth – see the full list

A KEY new report on the future of Grangemouth has laid out nine options for the site after the oil refinery closes down ...

The National (Scotland)

UK Government accused of ‘disrespect for devolution’ over welfare cuts

SNP Scotland Office spokesman Stephen Gethins hit out at the lack of engagement with the Scottish Government.

Evening Standard

Fears Labour's disability benefits cut to be 'really quite severe' for Scotland

The UK Government has come under fire for changes to the welfare system with Scotland’s Social Justice Secretary warning of the “devastating…

The National (Scotland)

Welfare reforms will be ‘devastating’ for disabled, Shirley-Anne Somerville says

The Scottish Social Justice Secretary spoke out after the UK Government set out a series of reforms to the welfare system.

Evening Standard

Major battery storage plant plans approved by Scottish Government

Plans for a major battery storage plant in Dumfries and Galloway have been approved by the Scottish Government ...

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Direct award of ferries to Ferguson could have been worst of both worlds, says Forbes

DIRECTLY awarding the contract for seven ferries to the publicly owned Ferguson Marine shipyard could have been “the worst of both worlds”, the…

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Sweeping UK benefit cuts 'do not equal austerity', Anas Sarwar insists

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has hit back at claims that UK Government welfare changes will amount to austerity.

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'Nothing less than a massacre': Scotland reacts to Israeli strikes on Gaza

Politicians in Scotland have described the latest round of strikes undertaken by Israel on Gaza as "nothing less than a massacre"

The National (Scotland)

Ferguson Marine could have built seven new ferries, says former owner

Publicly-owned shipyard Ferguson Marine would have been “perfectly capable” of building seven new ferries rather than the Polish rival it has…

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Labour should raise taxes before cutting disability benefits, John Swinney says

FIRST Minister John Swinney called for the UK Labour Government to look at tax reform before “balancing the books on the backs of the poor” with…

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Scottish Government grants £10m for Highland port development

The Scottish Government has approved investment for a major redevelopment project at Port of Nigg in the Highlands

The National (Scotland)

Wind farms could wipe out freshwater pearl mussels, expert warns

The Scottish Government and environment agency NatureScot must step in to protect “critically endangered” freshwater pearl mussels before they…

The National (Scotland)

UK wants to build new nuclear plants in Scotland, Energy Secretary says

SCOTLAND has a “long history of nuclear power” that the UK Government wants to build upon, the Energy Secretary has said ...

The National (Scotland)

Scottish universities under financial strain to receive extra £10m, Government says

THE Scottish Government has announced an extra £10 million of funding to support Scottish universities facing financial challenges ...

The Independent UK

Scottish Government to give extra £10m to universities under financial strain

The University of Dundee, which will benefit from the funding, said it was ‘extremely grateful’ to the Scottish Government.

The National (Scotland)

CalMac ferry sailings on busy route to be cut to make service more 'cost-effective'

CALMAC ferry sailings on a busy route across the Firth of Clyde are set to be cut to “make the service more cost-effective", the Scottish…

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