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U-turn as SNP Government opens door to genetically edited food in Scotland

THE SNP Government has U-turned on its long-standing opposition to genetically edited (GE) foods, opening the door to their potential sale and…

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Planning for UK’s largest hydro pump storage project in Highlands approved

PLANNING permission for a pumped storage hydro (PSH) scheme on two lochs in the Highlands has been granted by the Scottish Government ...

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Diplomat calls for return of Scottish trade office in Taiwan

TAIWAN’S top diplomat in Scotland has again called on the Scottish Government to consider re-establishing a Scottish Development International…

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Incredible video shows sea eagle taking live lamb from Scottish island flock

A SCOTTISH shepherd has filmed a sea eagle snatching a live lamb from his flock – a clear indication that the birds do not only prey on dead…

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‘Revised’ heating bill will be introduced at Holyrood this year, says minister

Climate change campaigners have accused Scottish ministers of “weakening” legislation aimed at making heating more environmentally friendly

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Rape victims to receive free legal advice under new Scottish Government pilot

Victims in rape and attempted rape cases will be able to access free legal advice through a proposed Government-backed pilot

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Eljamel inquiry chairman will ‘listen to those whose voices have not been heard’

Lord Weir is chairing a public inquiry into former Dundee-based neurosurgeon Sam Eljamel who left dozens of patients with life-changing injuries.

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'Not good news for Scotland': John Swinney hits out at Donald Trump's tariffs

New tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on goods from the UK being sold to America are “not good news”, Scotland’s First Minister said

The National (Scotland)

Scottish hospice boss blasts 'immoral' UK National Insurance hike

THE CEO of a Scottish hospice has blasted the UK Government's National Insurance hike, describing it as "immoral".

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney not to meet any US Government officials during visit

THE First Minister did not seek meetings with US Government officials ahead of a trip to New York, it has been confirmed ...

The National (Scotland)

No attempt made for Swinney to meet US government during visit – spokesman

First Minister John Swinney will be flying to New York on Friday to attend Tartan Week.

The Independent UK

Just Stop Oil are winding down – but these Scottish protesters vow to keep going

Members of a Scottish campaign group say they will continue to take direct action against the Scottish Government, following Just Stop Oil’s…

The National (Scotland)

Douglas Ross told off by Presiding Officer for heckling John Swinney at FMQs

DOUGLAS Ross was told off by the Presiding Officer for heckling John Swinney at First Minister’s Questions (FMQs).

The National (Scotland)

Trump’s tariffs not good news for Scotland – and whole world, says Swinney

The First Minister spoke out after President Donald Trump announced tariffs of at least 10% would be applied on exports from the UK to the US.

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John Swinney responds to The National's rent hikes investigation at FMQs

John Swinney has responded to The National's investigation into hundreds of landlords attempting to hike rents above government limits.

The National (Scotland)

Kate Forbes calls for Internal Market Act to be repealed

DEPUTY First Minister Kate Forbes has urged the UK Government to "restore the democratic voice of the Scottish Parliament" by repealing…

The Independent UK

MSPs will have to ‘reckon’ with impact of UK Government cuts, says Robison

The Scottish Government’s Finance Secretary was speaking in response to the Chancellor’s spring statement last week.

The National (Scotland)

Minister to meet Highland mothers amid maternity service crisis

SCOTLAND's women’s health minister has agreed to visit patients in the Highlands and islands who face travelling for more than 100 miles to give…

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Emotional Sturgeon hails ‘absolutely incredible friend’ Christina McKelvie

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon shared her recollections of Ms McKelvie, who died last week.

The National (Scotland)

Post Office scandal victim says life 'ruined' as he starts Scottish support group

A former sub-postmaster who was wrongly convicted under the Horizon scandal has said the injustice left his life “ruined” as he launched a new…

Evening Standard

Head of Scottish prisons says service should not be immune from prosecution

Lawyer Aamer Anwar has called for a meeting with UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to push for the lifting of Crown immunity.

The Independent UK

Education Secretary ‘surprised’ by Dundee University staff job loss total

Interim principal at the University Professor Shane O’Neill confirmed that 700 staff members could lose their jobs at the crisis-hit institution.

The National (Scotland)

Labour could lift 700,000 children out of poverty by following SNP policy – report

THE UK Government could cut child poverty in the UK by a sixth if it was to take the same approach as the Scottish Government, according to a new…

The National (Scotland)

Just one in five Scots over 66 say UK state pension funds basics, poll finds

ONLY one in five Scots aged 66 or older believe their UK state pension is enough to cover basic living costs, a new poll has found ...

The Independent UK

Wildlife body warns over progress on nature recovery

More than 20 organisations, under the umbrella of the Scottish Rewilding Alliance, said rewilding is currently under way across 2.5% of the country.

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