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Scottish reforms to decriminalise personal drug use knocked down within an hour

Scottish drugs minister Elena Whitham said ‘criminalisation increases the harms people experience. Criminalisation kills’.

The Independent UK

Drugs minister ‘terrified’ of potential impact of failure to reform policy

Downing Street re-committed to its ‘tough’ stance on drugs as the Scottish Government called for decriminalisation of personal use.

The Independent UK

Labour MSP backs drug decriminalisation plan – while Anas Sarwar refuses to

ANAS Sarwar has refused to back the Scottish Government’s drug decriminalisation bid – despite previously calling for Holyrood to examine…

The National (Scotland)

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'No.': Rishi Sunak rejects Scotland's decriminalisation idea

RISHI Sunak has hit back at the Scottish Government after its Drugs Minister proposed decriminalising drugs for personal use.

The National (Scotland)

Chaos and confusion over potential UK probe into Scottish independence spending

CHAOS and confusion is surrounding claims that the UK Government is probing its Scottish counterpart’s expenditure on independence ...

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government backs decriminalisation of personal drug use

PERSONAL use of drugs should be decriminalised by the UK Government, a Scottish minister has insisted.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government independence spending being probed, email shows after denial

Advocate General Lord Stewart told Lord Foulkes he has tasked his officials ‘with examining the matter’.

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Perth and Kinross sees a rise in the number of families becoming homeless

The cost of living crisis has partly led to the increase as has numbers being suppressed during the pandemic

Daily Record

Humza Yousaf hailed by deputy for ‘rapid delivery’ in first 100 days as FM

Humza Yousaf’s Scottish Government has ensured “rapid delivery” on policy in the areas “that matter to people”, his Deputy First Minister…

The National (Scotland)

Fears new anti-flytipping measures won't tackle problem in Dumfries and Galloway

Penalties are set to more than double, but just 70 fines were issued in the region over a three year period

Daily Record

Scottish Government accused of misleading parliament over Dumfries Learning Town funding delays

A decision on the multi-million pound project was due by the end of 2022 but there have been three “deadlines” missed by the Scottish Government since then

Daily Record

To scale up, we must also scale deep

The Scottish Government's chief entrepreneur makes the case for two different kinds of scaling business

Insider UK

UPDATE: Scottish Government independence spending 'being probed'

Yesterday, a Westminster official stated that it is up to Holyrood how it spends the block grant in devolved areas

Insider UK

Key events in tumultuous 100 days since Yousaf became Scotland’s First Minister

He was sworn in to the top job in Scottish politics on March 29.

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Yousaf hailed by deputy for ‘rapid delivery’ in first 100 days as First Minister

His appointment came after the resignation of Nicola Sturgeon sparked a leadership contest within the SNP.

The National (Scotland)

UK officials NOT probing independence spend despite Labour peer's claims

SPENDING on independence by the Scottish Government is not being probed by UK officials, despite a claim to the contrary made in the House of…

The Independent UK

No investigation into Scottish Government independence spending

Scottish Labour peer Lord Foulkes claimed the Advocate General for Scotland was investigating at his request.

Daily Record

New Ayrshire National Treatment Centre plan approved as part of £400m blueprints

Now that the proposals have been green lighted, the new look treatment centre will specialise in orthopaedic surgeries, which should help reduce waiting times locally.

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Scottish Government independence spending to be investigated by UK officials

As a matter of constitution, independence is a reserved matter.

The National (Scotland)

UK officials will not probe Scottish Government's independence spending

THE Scottish Government is set to be investigated by UK officials over concerns it has been spending public money on matters not within its remit ...

Daily Record

New anti-vaping drive launched in Stirling schools to urge youngsters to kick habit

The new approach had led one pupil in Stirling to stop for almost two months.

Insider UK

Budget reconciliation will see Scottish Government funding fall by £390 million

Public finance minister says he continues to press the UK Government for greater borrowing powers

Daily Record

Seven Stirling district playparks share in £150k investment

Cash has come from the Scottish Government, Stirling Council, community fundraising and developers.

The Independent UK

Alister Jack: Orkney needs fair funding amid alternative governance calls

The Scottish Secretary said he has spoken to Orkney Islands council leader James Stockan over calls for better funding.

Daily Record

Scottish Government approves outline business case for new University Hospital Monklands

The new hospital is a hugely significant capital project with massive benefits for healthcare, the economy and local community.

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