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‘Crazy’ to talk about shutting down domestic oil production, says Prime Minister

The Prime Minister has said it would be “crazy” to shut down domestic oil and gas production in the face of rising gas prices. International gas prices are set to soar in the coming months as a result of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, experts have ...

18 Mar 2022 at 20:25

Scotland

Sturgeon rejects accusation of ‘suspicious timing’ over bank boss resignation

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has rejected a claim that the head of the Scottish National Investment Bank (SNIB) resigned in relation to a new economic strategy. Chief executive Eilidh Mactaggart announced she was stepping down from the SNIB last ...

03 Mar 2022 at 14:55

Government abandoned migrant pushback tactic after trial, MPs hear

The Government abandoned its plan to use controversial pushback tactics to turn away migrants in the Channel after trials, MPs have heard. Armed Forces Minister James Heappey told the Defence Committee on Tuesday that the Ministry of Defence ...

12 Jul 2022 at 22:17

Truss and allies launch attack on ‘attention-seeker’ Sturgeon

Liz Truss and her allies have launched personal attacks on Nicola Sturgeon, something which could further strain the relationship between Westminster and Holyrood if the Tory leadership hopeful becomes the next prime minister. The Foreign ...

02 Aug 2022 at 10:52

Scotland

Business support programme aims to transform Scotland’s economy

A new programme aimed at supporting businesses with a high growth potential has been launched. ScaleupScotland2.0, which has been developed by the Scottish National Investment Bank (SNIB) and the Hunter Foundation, is looking to ...

25 Aug 2022 at 01:01

Scotland

Major campaign push for new blood donors as demand in hospital increases

A major push for more blood donors has been made in a new campaign as hospitals have reportedly seen an increase in demand. The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) is hoping to encourage some 16,000 new blood ...

14 Jun 2022 at 01:01

I can’t promise to insulate Scotland from ‘fiscal recklessness’, says Swinney

The minister in charge of Scotland’s finances has said he cannot promise he can insulate the country from the “fiscal recklessness” of the UK Government. Deputy First Minister John Swinney – who has taken control of the ...

04 Oct 2022 at 13:54

Scotland

Lib Dems criticise ministers over 280,000 P1 tests since Holyrood vote

More than 280,000 standardised assessments for primary one pupils have been conducted since the Scottish Parliament voted to halt testing, figures have revealed. Pupils in P1 complete two separate tests – one in ...

04 Sept 2022 at 01:01

Scotland

Claim over Scotland’s potential wind power was always inflated, says watchdog

A claim that Scotland has a quarter of Europe’s potential offshore wind resource was always “poorly constructed”, the statistics watchdog has found. Scottish ministers have already admitted that the claim was ...

08 Dec 2022 at 15:45

Artist to have first UK show after she and museum win £110k prize

A Tanzanian-born artist whose work explores racism and the marginalisation of women has said she is “honoured” she will have her first UK museum show after winning a major art prize. The Freelands Foundation ...

30 Nov 2022 at 23:00

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Guarded welcome for new deal from Border Communities Against Brexit

Border Communities Against Brexit (BCAB) has offered a guarded welcome to the new arrangement that hopes to end the Brexit dilemma facing the EU and the UK once and for all. Brexit has had negative impacts ...

28 Feb 2023 at 09:33

Nicola Sturgeon leaves ‘no clear strategy for independence’ – Salmond

Nicola Sturgeon leaves “no clear strategy for independence” as she stands down as Scotland’s First Minister, her predecessor Alex Salmond said. Her one-time mentor turned political enemy said he “feels ...

15 Feb 2023 at 14:00

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