Scottish Government

The legislation sees anti-abortion protests within 200m of abortion service providers banned. Pictured is a protest before the law came into effect

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No arrests made under buffer zone legislation amid JD Vance claims

Prime MA report by the Scottish Government has said changes to the UK Family Visa Route would support the well-being of married couples and families by helping them come together in Scotlandinister Keir Starmer

Prime MA report by the Scottish Government has said changes to the UK Family Visa Route would support the well-being of married couples and families by helping them come together in Scotlandinister Keir Starmer

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

Refugees and immigration

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Wee Ginger Dug: Labour’s stance on migration is performative and cruel

Lucy Grieve said that Vance’s comments on Friday were frankly ‘terrifying’ and that they usher in a ‘scary new era’ for women's rights around the world

Lucy Grieve said that Vance’s comments on Friday were frankly ‘terrifying’ and that they usher in a ‘scary new era’ for women's rights around the world

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'Unbelievable': Campaigners respond to JD Vance's buffer zones lie

Lucy Grieve and Alice Murray, co-founders of campaign group Back Off Scotland, spent years fighting to ensure the legislation was passed

Lucy Grieve and Alice Murray, co-founders of campaign group Back Off Scotland, spent years fighting to ensure the legislation was passed

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Scottish abortion rights campaigners debunk JD Vance's buffer zone lie

Justice Secretary Angela Constance said the pay rise reflected police officers' hard work

Justice Secretary Angela Constance said the pay rise reflected police officers' hard work

Police Scotland

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Police Scotland officers to get 4.75 per cent pay rise after arbitration talks

A Council Tax Bill

A Council Tax Bill

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How much will my council tax increase by and when will I find out?

Many couples are separated due to the minimum income requirement

Many couples are separated due to the minimum income requirement

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Change visa rules to reunite families in Scotland, minister urges UK Government

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn (right) delivers his address at the SNP Annual National Conference at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre. Picture date: Saturday August 31, 2024..

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn (right) delivers his address at the SNP Annual National Conference at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre. Picture date: Saturday August 31, 2024..

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Richard Walker: World’s progress is being reduced to wreckage in blink of an eye

I challenged the wisdom of Labour’s support of ridiculously expensive new nuclear facilities

I challenged the wisdom of Labour’s support of ridiculously expensive new nuclear facilities

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Convention will showcase Scotland’s energy future where devolution shackles are off

File photograph of former first minister Nicola Sturgeon

File photograph of former first minister Nicola Sturgeon

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Nicola Sturgeon: I am '100 per cent' sure I will live to see Scottish independence

More than half of Scotland's houses are in the wrong council tax band, a think tank has said

More than half of Scotland's houses are in the wrong council tax band, a think tank has said

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Majority of Scottish households paying wrong council tax, think tank says

Kaukab Stewart visited the women's charity

Kaukab Stewart visited the women's charity

Domestic violence

Minister announces funding increase to tackle gender-based violence

The Reform leader will go head-to-head with Scottish party leaders

The Reform leader will go head-to-head with Scottish party leaders

2026 Holyrood election

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Nigel Farage 'will go down like cold sick' with Scots in Holyrood campaign

Workers make final preparations before the launch of the MV Glen Rosa at Ferguson Marine Port Glasgow shipyard

Workers make final preparations before the launch of the MV Glen Rosa at Ferguson Marine Port Glasgow shipyard

Ferguson Marine

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'Uncertainty' on level of future Ferguson Marine support, says report

A Corncrake, Crex crex on Barra, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK..

A Corncrake, Crex crex on Barra, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK..

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Rhoda Meek: Pigeons are to be made redundant as fast broadband arrives in Tiree

Research has shown Scotland’s trade could increase by as much as £10.3 billion over two years if women-led businesses exported at the same rate as firms owned by men

Research has shown Scotland’s trade could increase by as much as £10.3 billion over two years if women-led businesses exported at the same rate as firms owned by men

2006 Oxfordshire Business Awards

Ministers vow to develop 'untapped export potential' of women-led Scottish businesses

The First Minister said the Treasury has not considered aspects of Scots law when it sought to change agricultural property relief

The First Minister said the Treasury has not considered aspects of Scots law when it sought to change agricultural property relief

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John Swinney says it's 'essential' farms can be passed down through generations

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon pictured leaving the Covid-19 inquiry in London

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon pictured leaving the Covid-19 inquiry in London

Nicola Sturgeon

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Nicola Sturgeon passes SNP vetting process amid ongoing Operation Branchform probe

Speaking at First Minister’s Questions on Thursday Russell Findlay claimed that taxpayers were not getting value for their money

Speaking at First Minister’s Questions on Thursday Russell Findlay claimed that taxpayers were not getting value for their money

Barlinnie Prison

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John Swinney tears into 'despicable' Scottish Tory pandering to Reform in FMQs clash

The theatre has been a pillar in the community

The theatre has been a pillar in the community

Creative Scotland

Petition launched after decades-old theatre 'unfairly deprived' of vital funding

The Visitor Levy Act would allow local authorities to impose a visitor tax on tourists to help fund vital community infrastructure

The Visitor Levy Act would allow local authorities to impose a visitor tax on tourists to help fund vital community infrastructure

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Fresh call for motorhome tax for Highlands and Islands

The number of companies involved in the programme almost doubled last year

The number of companies involved in the programme almost doubled last year

Scotland one of ‘best places in the world’ for start-ups as programme hits milestone

Generic to let sign

Generic to let sign

'Deeply irresponsible': Scotland's rent controls set to end amid concerns

Housing minister Paul McLennan accepted the figures are 'far too high'

Housing minister Paul McLennan accepted the figures are 'far too high'

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Children living in temporary accommodation reaches record high as homelessness rises

LVMH head Bernard Arnault regularly tops the list of the world's richest people

LVMH head Bernard Arnault regularly tops the list of the world's richest people

2

Billionaires keep making the same threat – should we still fall for it?

A poll found Scots back giving people the right to work while they await a decision on asylum applications

A poll found Scots back giving people the right to work while they await a decision on asylum applications

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Labour Government rejects SNP's asylum seeker proposal despite Scots backing idea

A cat at a train station. Image: ScotRail

A cat at a train station. Image: ScotRail

ScotRail pokes fun at rumours SNP Government will 'ban cats'

The Scottish Greens and LibDems have extracted concessions from the SNP in exchange for their support for the Budget

The Scottish Greens and LibDems have extracted concessions from the SNP in exchange for their support for the Budget

Scottish Greens

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Greens and LibDems hail wins ahead of first Budget vote

John Swinney had to deny his government was considering a ban on the household pet after media reports over the weekend and into Monday

John Swinney had to deny his government was considering a ban on the household pet after media reports over the weekend and into Monday

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Wee Ginger Dug: Labour imploding in Scotland? Let's say SNP will ban cats

Police Scotland Chief Constable Jo Farrell was criticised by Sheku Bayoh's family

Police Scotland Chief Constable Jo Farrell was criticised by Sheku Bayoh's family

Police Scotland

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Sheku Bayoh family pans Police Scotland as force drops legal fight against Government

Shona Robison said the 'key dividing line' in Scottish politics is between parties who want to get things done and parties who do not

Shona Robison said the 'key dividing line' in Scottish politics is between parties who want to get things done and parties who do not

Scottish Labour

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Labour urged to stop standing on 'political sidelines' and back Budget

A Yes campaign placard is erected outside a house on the Scottish borders on September 10, 2014 in Selkirk, Scotland

A Yes campaign placard is erected outside a house on the Scottish borders on September 10, 2014 in Selkirk, Scotland

Scottish Government

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The SNP have made a good start by being honest – it’s time for action

A person walks past a mural of Robert Burns on the sea wall at Ardeer beach, near to his birthplace of Alloway in Ayrshire

A person walks past a mural of Robert Burns on the sea wall at Ardeer beach, near to his birthplace of Alloway in Ayrshire

Let’s be inspired by Robert Burns to show bravery

Sheku Bayoh, a father-of-two, died after he was restrained by around six police officers

Sheku Bayoh, a father-of-two, died after he was restrained by around six police officers

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Police Scotland seek legal challenge over Sheku Bayoh inquiry extension calls

Thousands were still expected to work on the day

Thousands were still expected to work on the day

Scottish Government

1

'Our safety didn't matter': Experiences of workers during Storm Eowyn revealed

President Donald Trump and U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance prepare to depart during an indoor inauguration parade at the Capital One Arena

President Donald Trump and U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance prepare to depart during an indoor inauguration parade at the Capital One Arena

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Pat Kane: Scots must steer well clear of being dragged into this US culture war

Scottish Conservative group leader Russell Findlay in the Holyrood chamber

Scottish Conservative group leader Russell Findlay in the Holyrood chamber

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

Conservative Party

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Wee Ginger Dug: Are Tories set for extinction at next Scottish elections?

The increase is lower than the 8.7% which came into force last year, but remains above the rate of inflation

The increase is lower than the 8.7% which came into force last year, but remains above the rate of inflation

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ScotRail fares to increase by 3.8 per cent in April

The Scottish Government initially designed its own DRS, but its launch has been ultimately delayed in order to bring it in line with a planned UK-wide scheme

The Scottish Government initially designed its own DRS, but its launch has been ultimately delayed in order to bring it in line with a planned UK-wide scheme

Deposit Return Scheme (DRS)

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Both the Scottish and UK Governments are wrong on Deposit Return Schemes

The Culture Secretary said the deals announced on Thursday mean 251 organisations will share more than £200 million over the next three years

The Culture Secretary said the deals announced on Thursday mean 251 organisations will share more than £200 million over the next three years

Angus Robertson

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Angus Robertson hails Creative Scotland funding deals as 'truly transformational'

First Minister John Swinney pictured in Edinburgh this week

First Minister John Swinney pictured in Edinburgh this week

Scottish Greens

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Scottish Government insists 'no change' in independence spending despite LibDem claim

In an announcement on Wednesday the Chancellor promised major new investment plans including proposals to realise the economic potential of the Oxford and Cambridge corridor

In an announcement on Wednesday the Chancellor promised major new investment plans including proposals to realise the economic potential of the Oxford and Cambridge corridor

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'Afterthought': Kate Forbes issues damning response to Chancellor’s growth plan

The Justice Secretary claimed the calls were 'just another attempt to lure myself into commenting' on a live case

The Justice Secretary claimed the calls were 'just another attempt to lure myself into commenting' on a live case

Angela Constance

Justice Secretary rejects calls for prosecutions timescales amid Operation Branchform

The Deputy First Minister was speaking during an event at the SNP conference on Friday (Jane Barlow/PA)

The Deputy First Minister was speaking during an event at the SNP conference on Friday (Jane Barlow/PA)

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Kate Forbes responds to SNP removing independence from Budget amid LibDems deal

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been urged to act on a new report showing UK child poverty levels will rise everywhere but Scotland

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been urged to act on a new report showing UK child poverty levels will rise everywhere but Scotland

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'Wake-up call': SNP urge Labour to act on 'growth won't help child poverty' warning

The Scottish Government has published a report identifying a number of opportunities to more closely align with the EU on energy matters

The Scottish Government has published a report identifying a number of opportunities to more closely align with the EU on energy matters

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Scottish Government in fresh bid to lower energy bills as Brexit harms revealed

Forth Valley Royal Hospital in Larbert was without mains electricity for approximately one hour

Forth Valley Royal Hospital in Larbert was without mains electricity for approximately one hour

Angela Constance

1

Investigation launched after hospital generator failed during Storm Eowyn

Nearly 20% were living in extreme fuel poverty

Nearly 20% were living in extreme fuel poverty

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A third of homes in Scotland living in fuel poverty, new statistics show

The project has been beset by delays

The project has been beset by delays

5

Scotland to Europe ferry 'delayed until 2026' after funding hold up

The legal action came after Scotland's DRS fell through

The legal action came after Scotland's DRS fell through

Deposit Return Scheme (DRS)

Waste firm's over £150 million legal action against Scottish Government to proceed

The Scottish Government will align with the UK scheme, albeit introducing separate legislation and guidance

The Scottish Government will align with the UK scheme, albeit introducing separate legislation and guidance

Deposit Return Scheme (DRS)

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Scottish Government responds to UK Government deposit return scheme announcement

Incidents of naloxone administration were also down by 30%

Incidents of naloxone administration were also down by 30%

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Suspected drug deaths in Scotland down by 10 per cent, latest figures show

Leith Theatre is among those considered 'at risk' in Scotland

Leith Theatre is among those considered 'at risk' in Scotland

Scottish Government

Why it's crucial that we look to protect Scotland's 'at risk' theatres

Storm Eowyn has continued to cause disruption to Scotland's rail network

Storm Eowyn has continued to cause disruption to Scotland's rail network

A quarter of rail services to be shut on Tuesday amid Storm Eowyn disruption