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Evening Standard

Swinney ‘satisfied’ with Scottish Government action after landmark gender ruling

The First Minister responded to claims from former SNP MP Joanna Cherry that he is ‘too afraid’ to stand up to his party on women’s rights.

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Scottish Greens promise misogyny Bill to tackle ‘national emergency’

Gillian Mackay said her party would recognise misogyny as a specific offence in Scots law.

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Swinney ‘not interested’ in fight with UK Government over plan to cap food costs

The SNP set out the proposal on Thursday, but a UK Government source has suggested the policy could cost millions in legal fees.

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UK Labour PM will always work with Scottish Government, says Sarwar

Anas Sarwar said he wanted a ‘productive partnership’ with the UK Government if elected as first minister, despite calling on Keir Starmer to quit.

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Swinney demands greater engagement with UK Government over Gulf conflict

Scottish First Minister John Swinney wrote to the Prime Minister setting out his concerns.

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UK may not be able to deal with Russian ‘threat’ to Scotland, Swinney says

The First Minister raised concerns about Russian activity north of Scotland’s coast and the UK’s ability to respond to it.

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Leaders warned Scotland risks becoming a ‘tumbleweed area’ over business rates

The leaders of Scotland’s six biggest parties faced off on the same stage for the first time in this election campaign.

The Independent UK

Alexander Dennis to shut Falkirk site and convert another with 115 jobs at risk

The firm is consulting on plans to convert its Larbert manufacturing facility to a chassis manufacturing site.

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SNP plan for NHS is working, says Swinney

The First Minister said it was only the SNP which had ‘a plan to deliver’ on the NHS.

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Lack of energy strategy in Scotland down to UK Government ‘incoherence’ – Flynn

The Scottish Government failed to publish an energy strategy before the end of the parliamentary term this week.

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Swinney pledges ban on conversion practices if Westminster fails to act

John Swinney made the commitment at the last First Minister’s Questions before the Holyrood election.

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Government awards another £3.5m to Citizens Theatre to complete redevelopment

The building in Glasgow has undergone a major refurbishment and reopened last year.

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Community groups share £1.25m funding for Glasgow 2026 festival

A festival fund will provide grants to 163 projects across the city as part of Commonwealth Games celebrations.

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Steps to ensure flagship hospital met expected standards branded ‘inadequate’

A note was issued on Monday by lawyers to the Scottish Hospitals Inquiry addressing ‘developments’ since the inquiry’s last oral hearings in January.

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Support fund opens for businesses affected by fire near Glasgow Central

The deadline for applications is April 5.

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Scottish Government appoints group to create memorial for Queen Elizabeth II

Funding will be met by the UK Government.

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Swinney rejects assertion he cancelled briefing on US military use of airport

The First Minister was due to be briefed on the situation on Thursday.

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Ryanair to create 450 jobs in £40m Prestwick Airport expansion

The company said the expansion meant the site would become its largest heavy maintenance hangar.

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Ryanair to create hundreds of jobs in £40m airport expansion plans

The company will also build a new 11,938 sq m, four-bay heavy maintenance hangar

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Swinney says UK Government security briefing cancelled over lack of ‘babysitter’

The First Minister said there was a ‘suggestion’ Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander would need to be at the briefing.

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Hospital openings delayed by ‘repeated mistakes’ from QEUH, claims Sarwar

The Scottish Labour leader made the comments during First Minister’s Questions on Thursday.

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Ministers will meet Swinney on US military use of Prestwick Airport, says Healey

The Defence Secretary also said the Scottish Government-owned airport is not being used for strike operations on Iran.

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Robison urges UK Government to ‘finally step up’ and support Glasgow after fire

The Finance Secretary will meet Chief Secretary to the Treasury James Murray in Belfast on Thursday.

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Scottish shops to pay £54m more in business rates than English rivals

The Scottish Retail Consortium warned that Scotland is becoming a more expensive place for businesses to operate.

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