18 h. ago Minister vows to push for ‘accelerated action’ on climate at Cop30 in Brazil

Climate Action Secretary Gillian Martin will attend the UN event, which begins on November 10.

Politics

20 h. ago Date set for strike ballot among resident doctors in Scotland

BMA Scotland has accused the Scottish Government of reneging on a deal to make ‘credible progress’ towards restoring pay to 2008 levels.

Events

35 h. ago Whisky on the menu as Scottish Secretary Alexander meets US ambassador

Warren Stephens will have talks with Mr Alexander before the diplomat attends the rugby clash between Scotland and the US on Saturday.

Politics

42 h. ago Deposit return scheme blocked after issue became ‘politicised’, court told

Waste management firm Biffa is suing the Scottish Government for £51.4 million, following the decision to delay the proposed scheme.

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45 h. ago Government assurances on deposit return ‘foundational’ to investment, says Biffa

The waste management firm is suing the Scottish Government for £51.4 million after the recycling initiative was delayed.

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59 h. ago More than a quarter of Scots businesses expect to shrink, figures show

The Federation of Small Business found 57% of firms saw their profits slump in the third quarter of the year.

Politics

66 h. ago Scottish Government ‘stands ready’ to work with UK ministers on asylum barracks

The Scottish Social Justice Secretary spoke of her ‘intense level of frustration’ with how the situation has been handled.

Politics

68 h. ago Home Office minister defends plans to house asylum seekers on military bases

Asylum minister Alex Norris said the two sites in Inverness and East Sussex are an ‘important part’ of driving down hotel use.

Events

2 d. ago Home Office took ‘poor approach’ to asylum barracks announcement – Swinney

The First Minister said the sensitive handling required ‘has been missing from how the Home Office has gone about this’.

Society

3 d. ago Scottish minister criticises ‘lack of engagement’ on asylum seeker barracks plan

Highland Council also expressed worries for ‘community cohesion’.

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3 d. ago Highland Council raises ‘community cohesion’ concerns over asylum plans

The proposals were announced on Monday.

Events

3 d. ago UK Government blocked bottle return scheme to give SNP a ‘black eye’, court told

A UK-wide DRS is planned but it is not expected to begin before 2027.

Politics

4 d. ago UK pension age review must recognise Scotland’s demographics, says Somerville

The Scottish Government has submitted its views to the UK-wide pension age review.

Politics

5 d. ago Beavers released into Highlands in moment of ‘wildlife history’

The animals were hunted to extinction in Scotland around 400 years ago.

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6 d. ago Swinney willing to meet with Sheku Bayoh family after inquiry chairman quits

The First Minister spoke after Lord Bracadale stood down from his position.

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7 d. ago Scottish Government ‘utterly irresponsible’ over deposit scheme – Alister Jack

The former Scottish secretary gave evidence at the Court of Session, as the Scottish Government faces legal action from Biffa.

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8 d. ago Contract signed for construction of ‘hall for all’ concert venue

Work on the Dunard Centre in Edinburgh will begin within weeks and the project is expected to be complete by 2029.

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9 d. ago Miliband: Labour will invite nuclear bosses to Scotland day after election win

The Scottish Government under the SNP has been against new nuclear power.

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9 d. ago UK Government must not ramp up decline of Scottish oil and gas sector – report

Ministers said the Scottish and UK Governments should have acted sooner to prepare for job loses seen at Grangemouth, Scotland’s last oil refinery.

Politics

9 d. ago Key facts on deposit return ‘kept from us’, claims Circularity Scotland boss

David Harris was speaking at the Court of Session, where Biffa Waste Services is suing the Scottish Government over its decision to delay the scheme.

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