4 h. ago David Goodwillie: SNP Government approves legal aid application for rape prosecution after 'agonising' wait

The funding approved by the Scottish Government in relation to the David Goodwillie case reportedly amounts to £2,500

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4 h. ago Scottish Government approves legal aid for Goodwillie private prosecution

Denise Clair sought the funding to pursue action against Goodwillie and former teammate David Robertson.

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5 h. ago SNP Government awards David Goodwillie rape victim legal aid to pursue criminal trial

The Scottish Government has decided to award Denise Clair legal aid meaning she will make legal history by bringing the first private criminal prosecution in Scotland for 150 years.

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22 h. ago Linlithgow MSP welcomes extra funding to help secure future for Grangemouth workers

The First Minister confirmed to the Scottish Parliament that an amendment will be lodged to the Scottish Government’s 2025-26 Budget Bill to allocate an additional £25 million to establish a Grangemouth Just Transition Fund.

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23 h. ago Linlithgow could be moved to Falkirk constituency under Scottish Government plans

The latest proposal ties Linlithgow to a constituency with Falkirk in a the third redraw of new boundary plans.

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24 h. ago Scottish and UK governments both urged to ‘stand by’ Grangemouth workers

Roz Foyer, of the Scottish Trades Union Congress, made the plea as she addressed the Scottish Labour conference in Glasgow on Saturday.

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45 h. ago Equalities regulator ‘concerned’ by reports of Government transitioning guide

The Equality and Human Rights Commission said it wants to meet with Scotland’s Health Secretary, Neil Gray.

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50 h. ago First Minister John Swinney challenged over Dumfries and Galloway pylons project

The Kendoon to Tongland Reinforcement project has been given planning approval - despite a Scottish Government reporter recommending refusal.

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58 h. ago A Scottish Labour Government will cut wasteful spending and get value for money

Writing in the Daily Record, Labour MSP Michael Marra says Scottish Labour will provide a new direction at its conference in Glasgow this weekend.

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68 h. ago 'Brutal SNP cuts' blamed as five authorities confirm biggest council tax rise in 20 years

SNP ministers are facing pressure after five local authorities confirmed the biggest rises to council tax in a generation.

Economics

68 h. ago English malt plans could be ‘devastating’ for Scotch whisky, Gougeon warns

The Scottish Rural Affairs Secretary is to raise concerns over a proposed definition of English single malt with UK ministers.

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2 d. ago Police Scotland chief warns national insurance hike could risk officer numbers

Jo Farrell was speaking at a meeting of the Scottish Police Authority on Thursday.

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3 d. ago University support staff to strike for fortnight over ‘shameful’ pension changes

Unite Scotland said University of Strathclyde bosses are attempting to access a pension surplus of almost £100 million.

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3 d. ago Campaigners 'devastated' at decision to allow controversial plans for more than 100 pylons to be built across Dumfries and Galloway

Scottish Ministers have approved the Kendoon to Tongland Reinforcement project - despite a Scottish Government reporter recommending it be refused.

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3 d. ago SNP Government criticised for lack of action on Rural Delivery Plan

The SNP Scottish Government is facing criticism for delays in delivering a comprehensive Rural Delivery Plan for mainland Scotland, despite having been in power for 17 years.

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3 d. ago Rutherglen MP welcomes Scottish Government funding to tackle violence against women and girls

Liber8 Lanarkshire and and Women’s Aid South Lanarkshire and East Renfrewshire are among those receiving cash.

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3 d. ago Scottish Government to explore nationalising Ardrossan Harbour

Ardrossan Harbour, currently owned by Peel Ports, could be nationalised following an announcement from the Scottish Government.

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4 d. ago John Swinney on why he does not regret support for SNP's gender recognition reforms

John Swinney has stood by the Scottish Government’s gender recognition reforms despite Anas Sarwar having a change of heart.

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4 d. ago Loch Lomond resort developers accused of using ‘disinformation’ in appeal bid

Scottish Green MSP Ross Greer said Lomond Banks is ‘trying to shift the goalposts’ to garner support.

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4 d. ago Fist pumps and smirks: Hundreds of prisoners are released early as Scotland follows England with mass release of dangerous inmates in bid to tackle jail overcrowding

Prisoners offered fist pumps and smiles for waiting TV cameras as they emerged from HMP Barlinnie in Glasgow after being freed under the Scottish government's early release scheme.

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