Holyrood launches probe into 20-plus AI data centres planned across Scotland TWO Holyrood committees are preparing to “dig into the details” behind planned hyperscale data centres The National (Scotland) · 15h ago
Majority of firms say Scottish Government does not understand business More than two thirds also say ministers do not engage with them enough on policy. Evening Standard · Oct 5
Tories will cut Scottish Government's planning powers, senior Conservative pledges A TORY-RUN UK administration would cut the Scottish Government's powers over planning ... The National (Scotland) · Oct 5
'Radical change' needed to eradicate child poverty, charity warns John Swinney RADICAL change is needed to cut the number of children in poverty, a new report has warned, as the Scottish Government looks set to miss legally binding targets on the issue “by miles” ... The National (Scotland) · Oct 5
Unison vows to ‘fight for best deal’ as talks resume on ‘fire and rehire’ plan Talks are taking place on Friday between the union, Glasgow City Council, and the Scottish Government. Evening Standard · Oct 2
Minister suggests Scottish Government U-turn on compulsory redundancy ban A SCOTTISH Government minister has seemingly signalled the end of an almost two-decade-long ban on compulsory redundancies in the public sector ... The National (Scotland) · Oct 1
John Swinney hits out at Malcolm Offord for 'peddling drug policy disinformation' JOHN Swinney has accused Malcolm Offord of spreading "disinformation" about the Scottish Government's approach to tackling drug addiction The National (Scotland) · Oct 1
SNP’s £500m wind investment scheme at risk of failure, Audit Scotland warns A £500 million plan by the Scottish Government to boost investment in offshore wind is at risk of failure, a watchdog has suggested ... The National (Scotland) · Oct 1
Failure of Alexander Dennis furlough scheme 'deeply disappointing' says Stephen Flynn IT IS “deeply disappointing” that no payment can be made under a Scottish Government furlough scheme set up to try to help workers at the bus manufacturer Alexander Dennis, Economy Secretary Stephen Flynn has said ... The National (Scotland) · Sep 30
Scottish Government intervention fails to revive Rosyth to Europe ferry plans An intervention from the Scottish Government was not enough to revive plans for a ferry service between Rosyth and Dunkirk The National (Scotland) · Sep 30
Independent review into Lord Advocate role announced by Scottish Government AN independent review into the roles and functions of the Lord Advocate and Solicitor General to ensure they “serve modern Scotland as effectively… The National (Scotland) · Sep 29
Stark warning for Scotland's museums as closure risk increases An industry body has warned there has been 'decades of underinvestment' in museums as a new report shows 17 per cent of organisations… The National (Scotland) · Sep 29
How Scotland is governed matters as much as who governs it THE past week saw several landmark moments in Scotland and its politics The National (Scotland) · Sep 27
Scottish Government urged to take 'immediate action' to end Israeli-linked contracts THE Scottish Greens are urging the Scottish Government to take "immediate action" to end public contracts for companies with links to… The National (Scotland) · Sep 24
Evening Standard · Sep 23 Minister’s eye ‘absolutely on ball’ as figures show surge in drug deaths Maree Todd said the Scottish Government must work ‘harder and faster’ amid the flood of power synthetic drugs.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 22 Caledonian Sleeper under fire over contracts with Israeli settlement-linked firm THE Scottish Government is being urged to tear up contracts between the Caledonian Sleeper and a Spanish train firm blacklisted by the UN over…
The National (Scotland) · Sep 22 Scottish Government to intervene after Scotland to Europe ferry plans ditched THE Scottish Government will intervene after Forth Ports pulled out of plans for a direct ferry service between Scotland and Europe ...
The National (Scotland) · Sep 22 Scottish charity urges ministers to match UK plans for sexual offence court reforms Rape Crisis Scotland is calling for ministers in Scotland to consider adopting remote access so survivors can follow their case after giving evidence
The National (Scotland) · Sep 21 John Swinney urged to probe £21m NHS contract linked to illegal Israeli settlement THE First Minister had been urged to investigate and end an ongoing NHS contract with a firm whose parent company is linked to illegal Israeli…
The National (Scotland) · Sep 21 Scottish Government urged to create community wealth fund from data centres The Scottish Government has been urged to harness the money generated by large-scale renewables projects and other big developments, such as AI data…
The National (Scotland) · Sep 17 Ross Greer hits out at 'confusion' after Holyrood vote on AI data centre moratorium ROSS Greer has hit out at what he called “confusion” over the Scottish Government’s position on a moratorium for hyperscale data centres after…
The National (Scotland) · Sep 17 Schools in six council areas risk closure as union ballots staff SCHOOLS in six council areas in Scotland are at risk of closure as a union ballots for strike action over changing conditions ...
The National (Scotland) · Sep 14 Greens to force vote to close ‘loopholes’ in Scottish Government Israel boycott THE Scottish Greens will use an opposition debate at Holyrood this week to force a vote on strengthening the Scottish Government’s boycott of…
The National (Scotland) · Sep 13 Early election warning to SNP over 'unwinnable' public sector cuts push THE Scottish Government has been warned against pursuing an “unwinnable and deeply damaging” cuts agenda amid mounting speculation about an…
The National (Scotland) · Sep 13 Could a golf 'cluster' in the Highlands benefit Scotland 'like Disney in Florida'? CONTROVERSIAL plans to build a golf course on a protected Scottish beach could generate millions for the Highland economy while helping to combat…