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Cuts in Scotland 'not related' to UK Government cuts, Anas Sarwar claims

CUTS in Scotland are “not related” to cuts made by the UK Government, Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has claimed ...

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SNP open to working with Alba or Unionists to pass budget, party says

THE SNP have said they are open to working with Alba or Unionist parties to pass a budget – as new research showed the majority of their voters…

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Plans to extend Scottish 'embassies' paused amid spending pressures

PLANS to expand the Scottish Government’s overseas offices in Europe are on hold as ministers prepare for spending cuts.

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Decriminalisation must be on the table to tackle Scotland's drug deaths, say experts

THIS week, Scotland recorded a year-on-year increase in drug-related deaths.

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SNP 'mimicking Labour with cuts claims – but Scotland has options', Green MSP says

THE SNP are “mimicking” the Labour government in claiming that cuts are essential when there are in fact political choices that could avoid…

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'Finally': Groups welcome proposed ban on bottom trawling in protected areas

LAST year’s stooshie over the proposed introduction of Highly Protected Marine Areas has undoubtedly increased scrutiny on marine policy in…

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Scottish Government faces fresh calls to end grants for firms arming Israel

THE SCOTTISH Government is facing call to end public grants for companies that are arming Israel...

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Scottish Government instructed to take action on anti-Irish racism by UN committee

A UN committee has instructed the Scottish Government to take action on anti-Irish racism in the country ...

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Academics call for apology from Edinburgh University after Israeli diplomat meeting

EDINBURGH University academics have called on the institution to make a public apology after the principal met with Israel’s deputy ambassador to…

The National (Scotland)

Shona Robison to give statement next month on 'profound financial pressures'

SCOTLAND’S Finance Secretary is set to update MSPs next month outlining urgent action being taken to address “profound financial pressures”.

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Concern as 'gay exorcism' church looks to expand in Scotland

THE Scottish Government is coming under pressure to change charity law after a church body that carries out “exorcisms” for homosexuality looks…

The National (Scotland)

Greens urge John Swinney to 'think again' after ditching asylum seeker bus scheme

THE First Minister has been urged to “think again” after a “disrespectful” decision to halt plans for asylum seekers to receive free bus…

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Ministers consider charge for single-use cups in litter reduction plans

SINGLE-USE cups may incur a 25p charge in future under plans being considered by the Scottish Government.

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Digital exclusion report warns 15% of adults do not have skills to get online

A report from the Auditor General for Scotland and the Accounts Commission called for action to ensure Scots can access the internet.

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Labour minister responds to Scottish Government suspending meetings with Israel

TRADE negotiations with Israel are “important” for the UK economy, a senior Labour minister has said amid a backlash over a recent Scottish…

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First Minister speaks out after meeting with Palestinian ambassador

THE First Minister has said he will “never hold back” in calling for a ceasefire in Gaza after a meeting with the Palestinian ambassador.

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Campaigners welcome move to halt 'damaging' Bannockburn plans

CAMPAIGNERS have welcomed a decision by the Scottish Government to call in “damaging and unsuitable” plans for a horse racing track on the…

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John Swinney 'sure' meeting with Israeli diplomat will be discussed at SNP conference

JOHN Swinney has said he is “sure” discussions about the Scottish Government’s meeting with an Israeli diplomat will take place at the…

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SNP ministers intervene in plans for horse track at Bannockburn battlefield

THE Scottish Government has called in plans for a harness racing track propsoed for the Bannockburn battlefield site ...

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Cheaper ScotRail fares 'could return in future', says minister

A SCHEME which cut rail fares for travellers at peak times could return in the future, Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop has suggested ...

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John Swinney event cut short after pro-Palestine heckler protests Israel meeting

JOHN Swinney was heckled by a pro-Palestinian protester over the Scottish Government’s meeting with an Israeli diplomat whilst appearing at the…

The National (Scotland)

Female Afghan medical students arrive in Scotland defying Taliban education ban

NINETEEN medical students from Afghanistan have arrived safely in Scotland to continue with their studies after the Taliban imposed…

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Pay deal offered to NHS Scotland workers after 'months of waiting'

THE Scottish Government has offered nurses and other NHS staff a 5.5 pay rise – although unions said it had taken “months of pressure” for…

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Scottish Government must take on big business to boost train use, campaigner says

THE Scottish Government must take on unregulated bus companies if it wants to improve public transport, according to a leading campaigner after a…

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Decriminalisation 'should be part of discussion' amid drug death increase – Neil Gray

DECRIMINALISATION should be “part of discussion” amid a “hugely concerning” increase in drug deaths, Scotland’s

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