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Douglas Ross calls on SNP to introduce cap on bus fares

SCOTTISH Tory leader Douglas Ross is set to use the General Election campaign to call on the Scottish Government to cap bus fare journeys at £2.

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Widow of man killed in Chinook disaster accuses Ministry of Defence of 'cover up'

THE wife of a man who was killed 30 years ago to the day in an RAF helicopter crash has said prosecutors must investigate the disaster.

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Majority of Scots back further reintroductions of beaver, poll finds

NEARLY three-quarters of Scots back further reintroductions of beaver at sites across the country, according to a poll.

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'They didn't try': Greens hit back as SNP say climate target 'never achievable'

SCOTTISH Greens co-leader Lorna Slater has said she “does not accept” the Scottish Government’s climate target was not achievable as she…

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Greens call for clarity from Scottish Government on future of human rights bill

THE Scottish Greens are calling on the Scottish Government to provide clarity on the future of the Human Rights Bill.

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John Swinney urged to 'immediately halt grants for weapons firms linked to Israel'

JOHN Swinney has been urged to “immediately” halt government grants from going to companies “complicit in West Bank settlements”.

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More than 500 prisoners to be released early in Scotland due to 'overcrowding'

THE Scottish Government plans to release more than 500 prisoners early to ease overcrowding, it has been announced.

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Nicola Sturgeon apologises for 10-year delay to A9 dualling project

NICOLA Sturgeon has apologised for the failure to dual the A9 on time as she insisted the Scottish Government has not “messed up”.

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SNP to explore motorhome and cruise taxes after visitor levy bill passes Holyrood

THE Scottish Government has said it is “committed” to investigating bringing in a tourist tax for cruise ships and motorhomes…

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Scottish Government to ‘review and adapt’ wood burning stove regulations

THE Scottish Government has committed to “reviewing and adapting” the regulations on wood burning stoves and biomass boilers...

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Almost £680 million paid out to families through Scottish Child Payment

The number of children benefiting from a “crucial cash” payment has increased, official figures have revealed.

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What is a tourist tax? How this proposed idea would work in Scotland

Here is everything you need to know about the proposed tourist tax in Scotland.

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Kate Forbes: ‘I’ve wanted to be minister for Gaelic since I was elected’

KATE Forbes will admit herself she’s not always entirely comfortable speaking Gaelic.

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Football fans could face bans for having pyrotechnics under new rules

FOOTBALL fans could face banning orders if they are caught with pyrotechnics in stadiums, under tougher rules being considered by the Scottish…

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John Swinney under pressure on Palestine – as he fails to mention Gaza in Parliament

JOHN Swinney is under fresh pressure to stop Scottish taxpayers’ money being used to fund “Israel's genocidal assault” in Palestine – as he…

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John Swinney speaks on plans for independence negotiations at SNP campaign launch

THE white papers published by the Scottish Government represent the extent of the SNP’s plans for opening independence negotiations with the UK…

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Scottish Government under fire as grants given to arms firms linked with Israel

A SCOTTISH Government agency has reportedly given huge sums to arms companies supplying Israel since beginning its bombardment of Gaza.

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Douglas Ross scolded for 'General Election campaigning' in Holyrood chamber

DOUGLAS Ross was scolded by Holyrood’s Presiding Officer after trying to “campaign for a UK General Election” in the chamber ...

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Scotland can meet Germany's demand for green hydrogen, new report finds

PLANS have been set out for green hydrogen produced in Scotland to be exported to Germany ...

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Inquiry set as Scottish ministers consider plans for golf course on protected beach

THE date has been set for an inquiry into whether controversial plans for an 18-hole golf course on a protected Scottish beach should be allowed to…

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Scottish Government calls on Westminster to recognise Palestine statehood

THE Scottish Government has called on the UK Government to recognise Palestine as an independent state...

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Scottish Government ‘not persuaded’ of need to ban greyhound racing, says minister

The Scottish Government is “not persuaded of the need” for a ban on greyhound racing, with a minister saying such a move is not…

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John Swinney: Eradicating child poverty to be my 'most important objective' as FM

THE First Minister has said eradicating child poverty is the “single most important objective” of his government, ahead of a speech today to set…

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House of Commons lifts borrowing limit for Scottish Government by 1.6 per cent

Scottish Government ministers can borrow 1.6 per cent more to support their spending...

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The Scottish Government can't grow the economy within this Westminster system

This week, I address the lack of economic levers available to the Scottish Government as it seeks economic growth.

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