3 h. ago Labour MPs call on UK and Scottish Governments to use diplomatic networks to back Grangemouth’s industrial future

A group of Labour MPs representing constituencies with close economic and community ties to Grangemouth have jointly written to both the UK and Scottish Governments urging them to mobilise their international networks to help secure a new industrial future for the site.

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24 h. ago Villagers fight to save historic pub after Scottish Government rejects community buy

The Albert Hotel sits in an iconic position beneath the Forth Bridge but has lain empty since 2017.

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32 h. ago Scottish independence supporters should reject full fiscal autonomy, says ex

EXCLUSIVE: Dennis Canavan said the Scottish Government would still be obliged to pay for a share of the Trident nuclear weapons system under full fiscal autonomy.

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36 h. ago Rewire economy to see Scotland become richer and greener, report urges

Economic and environmental groups have said the Scottish Government should transform the country into a circular economy.

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45 h. ago Germany to send ‘clear signal’ of ‘strong, effective government’ under new coalition, says Friedrich Merz – Europe live

Presumed future chancellor says coalition has ‘strong plan’ after negotiations as polling shows popularity of far-right AfDEarlier today I brought you Donald Trump’s comments overnight on “major” tariffs to be announced “very shortly” on pharmaceuticals (9:20).My colleague Lisa O’Carroll looked at the risks such measures could pose for Europe:Pharmaceutical companies in the EU have warned of a “risk of exodus” to the US as stocks in the sector slid around the world on the back of Donald Trump’s renewed threat to impose tariffs on US drugs imports.Drugmakers’ shares across Europe and India, another foreign drugs hub, slipped on Wednesday after Trump indicated further carnage was on the way in addition to the 20% “reciprocal tariffs” on imports that kicked in overnight. Continue reading...

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48 h. ago Scottish food makers give £5 billion boost to economy but sector at ‘pivotal moment’

“With food and drink businesses under increasing pressure, we’ve reached a pivotal moment for the Scottish Government to collaborate with other nations” – David Thomson, FDF Scotland

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52 h. ago Ireland’s deputy PM to meet US secretary of commerce as EU finalises first part of response to Trump’s tariffs – Europe live

Simon Harris to meet Howard Lutnick as EU member states vote on final list of €21bn of goods facing retaliatory tariffsUS president Donald Trump continues to rewrite the rules of global trade, as his sweeping tariffs take effect.Rates on imports to the United States from dozens of economies rose further from 12.01am (0401 GMT) on Wednesday, with tariffs imposed on Chinese products since Trump returned to the White House reaching a staggering 104%. The new tariffs include rates of 20% on the European Union, 26% on India and 49% on Cambodia. Continue reading...

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54 h. ago 'Wasted opportunity': Figures confirm Scotland failed to use pandemic as climate turning point

New statistics have confirmed Scotland failed to use the pandemic lockdown as a turning point to tackle climate change.

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56 h. ago Prison officer union demands end to pressure cooker conditions in Scottish jails

"Damning indictment" on Scottish Government after report reveals poor conditions in crumbling, Victorian-age Barlinnie Prison

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3 d. ago Ursula von der Leyen speaks with Chinese premier on trade and ‘avoiding further escalation’ – Europe live

European Commission president meets Li Qiang about Europe and China’s ‘responsibility to support reformed trading system’ and push for negotiationsGermany has temporarily suspended accepting new refugees via a UN resettlement programme, pending the outcome of the coalition negotiations and the new government formation, the German press agency DPA reported.The DPA’s report said that almost all resettlement applications will be suspended until the new government takes office, with only “well advanced” cases expected to be processed. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Scottish Labour MP warns UK Government welfare cuts will plunge people into 'deeper poverty'

Katrina Murray sounded the alarm as she launched a consultation with her constituents on proposals to cut nearly £5bn from the welfare budget.

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3 d. ago Wishaw MP calls on town's MSP to fight to save hospital's neonatal unit from being downgraded

The Scottish Government plans to downgrade the Wishaw unit’s status after accepting 76 recommendations made in the ‘Best Start’ report from 2017.

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3 d. ago SNP warned rent control plans fail to 'live up to scale' of housing crisis as changes tabled

The Scottish Government has been accused of not doing enough to protect tenants after confirming how rent controls will work,

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3 d. ago Former principal to lead expert taskforce set up to help Dundee University

Sir Alan Langlands will head a strategic advisory taskforce set up by the Scottish Government to help the cash-strapped university.

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3 d. ago Swinney demands ‘big and bold response’ from UK Government to Trump’s tariffs

The Scottish First Minister called on the UK Government to change its fiscal rules and reverse the recent rise in employer national insurance charges.

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3 d. ago Former Scottish Government tsar Mark Logan takes up key role in performing arts

“Recognising and supporting this creative and performance supercluster could bring significant value for Glasgow and Scotland” – Mark Logan

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3 d. ago Family of Christina McKelvie announce funeral and encourage mourners to wear certain colours in tribute

McKelvie, a former Scottish Government minister, died last month aged 57 from secondary breast cancer.

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4 d. ago Rent increases to be capped at 6% under Scottish Government plans

Lets in rent control areas would be limited to rises of the rate of inflation plus 1% up to a maximum of 6%.

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4 d. ago Scottish Government to hold emergency response meeting as wildfires ravage country

The disaster response came after a weekend of wildfires across the country, with a huge blaze that spread over a large area of forest in Galloway prompting evacuations.

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5 d. ago UK national insurance hike is inexplicable if growth is target, says Robison

Scotland’s Finance Secretary said the increase was bad for both business and public services.

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