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'A hard act to follow': Top civil servant in Scotland to leave role

Scotland’s top civil servant will leave the post next year, the Scottish Government has announced.

The National (Scotland)

Top civil servant in Scotland to leave role

John Paul Marks was appointed Permanent Secretary in 2022.

Evening Standard

Scottish Government to end use of WhatsApp following review

THE Scottish Government is to end the use of WhatsApp on official devices following the publication of an externally-led review.

The National (Scotland)

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Scottish Government publishes emails on Alex Salmond repatriation efforts

THE UK Government considered using the Royal Air Force (RAF) to return Alex Salmond from North Macedonia following his death, emails show ...

The National (Scotland)

Ending use of WhatsApp is ‘clear admission’ Government was wrong, claim Tories

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes announced the Scottish Government will stop using mobile messaging applications by the spring.

The Independent UK

Scottish Government to cease use of WhatsApp by spring, says Forbes

The Scottish Government had been criticised for its handling of informal messages from the pandemic.

The Independent UK

SNP should pay Waspi compensation with devolved funds, Labour minister says

THE Scottish Government should step in to pay Waspi women compensation because the Labour Government will not, the UK Pensions Secretary has said ...

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One in 10 temporary properties lying empty amid housing crisis, figures show

ONE in 10 homes used for temporary accommodation in Scotland are lying empty, according to the latest figures ...

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Watchdog flags 'poor' management at publicly owned Ferguson Marine shipyard

SERIOUS concerns have been raised over the poor “governance and decision-making" at a Glasgow shipyard as its future has been labelled…

The National (Scotland)

Calls for transparency over true climate impact of new Scottish power station

THIRTY environmental organisations are calling for transparency regarding the true climate impact of the new Peterhead gas power station, as the…

The National (Scotland)

Environmental groups call for transparency on Scottish plant amid data concerns

Thirty Environmental organisations are calling for transparency regarding the true climate impact of the new Peterhead gas power station, as the…

The National (Scotland)

Former first minister Humza Yousaf to stand down as MSP in 2026

He also defended his decision to end the SNP-Greens Bute House Agreement, which ultimately led to his resignation.

Evening Standard

‘Postcode Lottery’ hurts mental health support for people with HIV, report warns

A REPORT has urged the Scottish Government to act after revealing significant gaps in mental health care for people living with HIV (human…

The National (Scotland)

Watchdog rebukes SNP Government after legal battles over Nicola Sturgeon evidence

THE Scottish Government has been rebuked by a transparency watchdog for fighting a freedom of information request relating to a probe into whether…

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Wellerman singer backs calls for Scotland to become ‘rewilding nation’

Nathan Evans called on his 2.2 million TikTok and Instagram followers to back a campaign calling for the rewilding of 30% of Scotland’s land and seas.

The National (Scotland)

Campaigners call for end to arms exports to Israel ahead of Parliament debates

CAMPAIGNERS are demanding an end to “empty words” from politicians ahead of a debate on recognising the state of Palestine and ending arms…

The National (Scotland)

'Cynical' Tory MSPs called out for 'flipflopping' on asylum seeker bus travel

TWO Tory MSPs have been called out for “flipflopping” on free bus travel for asylum seekers after sitting on a committee which pushed for the…

The National (Scotland)

Minister rubbishes media claim 'SNP plan £15-a-day driving charge'

SCOTLAND’s Transport Secretary has rubbished claims that Scots could be charged £15 a day to drive under the SNP Government ...

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Ministers to inject £100 million into tackling delayed discharge in Scotland

THE Scottish Government is to inject £100 million of funding into tackling delayed discharge.

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'Not racist' for Tories to question bus travel for asylum seekers, says Chris McEleny

THE general secretary of the Alba Party has defended the Scottish Tories questioning the Scottish Government’s plans to spend money on providing…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government to consider new offence of non-fatal strangulation

John Swinney has pledged the Scottish Government will give “serious consideration” for non-fatal strangulation to be made a specific criminal…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government announces £5 million funding to restore rare habitat

A total of £5 million has been announced by the Scottish Government to restore Scotland’s rare rainforests and tackle the biodiversity crisis...

The National (Scotland)

Labour pledge 'fast review' of post-Brexit act branded 'attack on devolution'

LABOUR have announced a “fast-track” review of a UK Act which the Scottish Government previously labelled the “the most significant and…

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RSPB Scotland calls for action to save seabirds as new conservation plan launches

RSPB Scotland is urging people to support Scottish seabirds and help prevent any further decline in the species...

The National (Scotland)

Ecocide bill to jail major polluters to be presented to Scottish Government

A new law will be presented to Holyrood next year, which could result in major polluters facing up to 20 years in prison...

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