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John Swinney hints at 'abolition' of council tax – and says work has started

JOHN Swinney has hinted at the “abolition” of council tax – and said he will “consider” a four-day week for government workers ...

The National (Scotland) · May 28

Outrage as AI data centre 'bigger than our village' planned on site of castle ruins

A local community group has hit out at plans for a huge 600MW data centre that would reportedly be larger than the village it neighbours

The National (Scotland) · May 28

Revealed: Surge in US military flights from Prestwick before latest Iran strikes

US military use of a Scottish airport spiked in the days before the latest strikes on Iran, The National can reveal ...

The National (Scotland) · May 27

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Peatland restoration partnership helps Scottish wildlife thrive

A PEATLAND restoration project in Dumfries and Galloway is improving water quality and wildlife habitats around the River Cree and Loch Moan ...

The National (Scotland) · May 26

Scottish Government to bring back plans to criminalise misogyny, says John Swinney

THE Scottish Government will bring back plans to criminalise misogyny after dropping the legislation last year, John Swinney has announced.

The National (Scotland) · May 26

More than 300k children helped by Scottish Child Payment, figures show

The Scottish Government has said eradicating child poverty is a “key focus” as new figures show more than 300,000 children are in receipt of a…

The National (Scotland) · May 26

Jonathon Shafi: Neoliberal myths are unravelling in an era of soaring costs

DURING the Scottish election campaign, the SNP introduced a manifesto pledge around food pricing, which caused much consternation. The idea was to…

The National (Scotland) · May 26

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Holyrood set to back Swinney on second independence referendum

Scottish First Minister John Swinney has tabled a motion urging Westminster to devolve powers to Holyrood for a second referendum.

Evening Standard · May 26

Scottish Government asked to intervene in Ally McCoist neighbour dispute

A Bridge of Weir resident involved in a dispute with Rangers legend Ally McCoist over the height of two trees has taken the issue to the Scottish…

The National (Scotland) · May 25

Scottish Government urged to address 'major shortcomings' in data centre policy

The Scottish Government is facing calls to 'urgently address' what has been described as 'major shortcomings' in its policy on data centres

The National (Scotland) · May 25

Government slammed for ‘shocking’ failure on hyperscale data centre emissions

Scottish government’s NPF4 national planning framework states that "green data centres" will have an "overall negligible impact" on nation’s emissions reduction goals

The Independent UK · May 24

Scottish Government will be ‘bold, innovative and ambitious’ on industry – Flynn

The new Cabinet Secretary for Economy has met former workers of the Grangemouth refinery and Mossmorran ethylene plan.

Evening Standard · May 24

Scottish Government will be 'bold' with Scotland's industry, Stephen Flynn vows

Stephen Flynn has vowed the Scottish Government will be “bold, innovative and ambitious” in shaping Scotland’s industry sector ...

The National (Scotland) · May 24

Glasgow's Barlinnie prison A-listed status to be challenged in appeal

The decision to grant A-listed status to HMP Barlinnie has been challenged by the Scottish Prison Service amid concerns it could impede regeneration…

The National (Scotland) · May 23

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The National (Scotland) · May 22

UK equalities watchdog bathroom guidance leaves trans people with 'less rights'

TRANSGENDER people have been left with “less rights” following the publication of the UK equalities watchdog’s guidance on single-sex spaces,…

The National (Scotland) · May 22

Scottish journalism ‘in crisis’ as media body calls for local press funding

The organisation set up to promote and protect journalism in Scotland has asked Holyrood’s new minister with responsibility for the media to…

The National (Scotland) · May 22

SNP under pressure over US billionaire's golf course after secret files' revelations

THE new SNP Government is under pressure to confirm that it will reject plans to build a golf course on a protected Highland beach after documents…

The National (Scotland) · May 22

John Swinney's indyref2 motion published ahead of Holyrood debate – see the full text

JOHN Swinney’s motion calling on the UK Government to devolve powers for a second Scottish independence referendum to be held has been published.

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The National (Scotland) · May 22

'Huge potential' for haggis as campaign to lift US ban ahead of World Cup launches

The Scottish Government has said there is 'huge potential' for haggis in the US market, where the dish is currently banned

Evening Standard · May 20

Combining social justice and housing briefs ‘deflating’, says Shelter Scotland

Shirley-Anne Somerville has been appointed Social Justice and Housing Secretary in the Scottish Government.

The National (Scotland) · May 20

John Swinney takes responsibilities for independence as Stephen Flynn enters Cabinet

JOHN Swinney has taken control of the constitution brief after appointing his new Cabinet, with former SNP Westminster Stephen Flynn being given a…

The Independent UK · May 20

Jenny Gilruth: Promotion to Deputy First Minister is greatest honour of my life

An MSP for 10 years and a Government minister for six, the former teacher now becomes John Swinney’s second-in-command.

The National (Scotland) · May 19

Government officials tell ministers to reject golf course plans on protected beach

SCOTTISH Government officials have advised ministers to reject plans for a golf course on a protected dune system on a Highland beach, files have…

The National (Scotland) · May 19

Man in planning row with Ally McCoist 'fears 90ft trees will collapse on home'

A MAN who is locked in dispute with football pundit Ally McCoist over 90ft trees that he “fears” could fall on his house has called on the…

The National (Scotland) · May 19

Scottish Government agency panned for plans to attend major defence industry event

A Scottish Government agency has been slammed as it prepares to attend a major defence industry event in Glasgow on Wednesday

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