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SNP minister calls for action as Scots fork out £44m on delivery surcharges

AN SNP minister has written to his Labour counterparts in London demanding action after figures showed Scots had forked out £44 million in…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 28, 2024

Water pipes utilised to boost broadband speeds on remote island

An ‘ingenious approach’ has seen high-speed internet cables installed in a second pipe in the drinking water network on Papa Westray, Orkney.

Evening Standard · Nov 7, 2024

Space has potential to play major part in Scotland as industry booms, minister says

SCOTLAND’S space sector has the potential to become a major billion-pound industry as it aims to be a major global player in the coming years, a…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 11, 2024

The inside story of how Scotland was snubbed from a global AI event by Westminster

WHEN Scotland has a track record of expertise in an area, you might think that a UK Government attempting to promote the Union would leap at the…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 17, 2023

Fourteen Scottish firms chosen for major energy transition funding

FOURTEEN Scottish firms have been chosen for major energy transition funding.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 12, 2023

Job losses at giant Scottish firm Baxters 'concerning', says local MSP

A LOCAL MSP has said that the news of job losses at giant Scottish firm Baxters Food Group is “concerning”.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 6, 2023

Slash VAT to boost Scottish tourism sector, Tories told ahead of Budget

THE Chancellor is under pressure from the Scottish Government to slash VAT to boost Scottish tourism.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 17, 2023

Rishi Sunak blocks Scottish Government from attending major AI summit

RISHI Sunak has blocked the Scottish Government from being represented at a major AI summit.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 1, 2023

Scotland's gaming industry has 'phenomenal reputation' across globe, says minister

SCOTLAND has a “phenomenal reputation” across the globe when it comes to gaming and the Scottish Government remains committed to developing this…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 30, 2023

Scottish ministers first hear of trade talks between UK and US through media 

SCOTTISH Government ministers wrote to the UK Government after finding out about possible trade negotiations with the US through media reports.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 11, 2023