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MP demands end to Scottish Water bonuses as local beaches battle sewage
An Edinburgh MP has written to the First Minister demanding an immediate halt to £258,000 in executive bonus payments at Scottish Water, branding the sums unacceptable while...
SNP unveil large new campaign billboard in Leith
THE SNP have told voters “Other parties are trying to stop us” from lowering bills with a large new billboard on Leith Walk.
The billboard aims to...
First Minister proposes a national bank holiday to mark Scotland’s participation in World Cup
Scotland’s participation in the World Cup for the first time since 1998 is set to be marked by a national bank holiday.
Scotland will face...
First Minister’s Christmas message
The First Minister, John Swinney, unveiled his official Christmas card earlier in the week, and has now sent out his own Christmas message to...
First Minister chooses photo of Loch Ossian for his official Christmas card
Using one of his own photos for his official Christmas card this year the First Minister John Swinney talks of his love of the...
First Minister visits the US President at The White House
First Minister John Swinney met with the President of the United States, Donald Trump, at the White House on Tuesday.
The 50-minute meeting took place...
First Minister to tell Prime Minister to reinstate winter fuel payment for all
The First Minister, John Swinney, is in London today at the UK Government's Council of Nations and Regions. Mr Swinney will tell the Prime...
Official opening of new UK headquarters in Edinburgh
HEINEKEN’s new UK headquarters in Edinburgh on St Andrew Square are officially open.
The move to the city centre reaffirms the company’s commitment to...
Ministerial team to visit Channel 4 film set
First Minister, John Swinney, and Culture Secretary, Angus Robertson, will visit the set of a new Scottish-based television production later on Monday.
Channel 4’s new...
First Minister hands out gift bags to Wardie pupils during Book Week Scotland
First Minister John Swinney visited Wardie Primary School in Edinburgh to mark Book Week Scotland. He gave pupils in primaries two and three gift...
First Minister arrives in New York for Climate Week NYC
A call for bold, sustained action from international partners to deliver on climate pledges and support Global South nations hit hardest by climate change...
Marie Curie has a serious message for the First Minister
A welcome message signed by more than 1,400 Scots has been delivered to the new First Minister, Humza Yousaf asking for the best possible...
Five things you need to know today
Full cabinet now in position
First Minister, Humza Yousaf introduced his new cabinet to the press on Wednesday afternoon. He has made some changes...
Five things you need to know today
The newly elected First Minister will go to the Court of Session today to be sworn in by the Lord President who will ask...
Fiery exchanges and warm words as Nicola Sturgeon bows out
Scotland's longest-serving and first female First Minister faces tough questions on her record at her final First Minister's Questions
It may be the end of...
Transparency row as candidates demand info on membership numbers
The SNP has got itself in a bit of a pickle over transparency in its leadership election, as campaign teams for two of the...
First Minister writes to new Prime Minister
First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, wrote to the new Prime Minister Liz Truss on Tuesday, offering congratulations on her appointment, but also asking for fast...
Coronavirus – omicron measures will end on Monday
While case numbers remain relatively high, the First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, has announced to The Scottish Parliament that the tightening of the restrictions which...
New Year message from the First Minister
The First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, has issued a resounding Happy New Year to everyone with a message hoping for health and peace in 2022.
Ms...
First Minister’s Christmas message
A message before Christmas from the First Minister.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said: “I want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas.
“And I want to...
COP26 – the countdown is on
With just three weeks until COP26 comes to Glasgow, the First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon will set out Scotland’s ambitions on climate change in two...
Coronavirus – First Minister changes levels in some areas of Scotland
The First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, made a speech to The Scottish Parliament on Tuesday, to update members and the general public about the proposed...
Coronavirus – route out of lockdown
The First Minister held a media briefing today, the first since the election, when she announced some measures which will accelerate the route out...
Coronavirus – the next steps out of lockdown
The First Minister set out the path out of lockdown today at Holyrood in an address to MSPs following a Cabinet meeting this morning.
The...
Coronavirus – Government advises possible phased return to school later in February
On Tuesday the Scottish Cabinet met to discuss the lockdown and what to do about lifting or continuing the restrictions.
Largely the measures will...
New Year message from the First Minister
In her end of year message it is not surprising that the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon focused on pandemics and the people of Scotland....
First Minister visits vaccination centre at Western General
The Scottish Government says that healthcare workers are ready to begin vaccinating priority groups in Scotland against Covid-19.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon today met staff...
As England moves into second lockdown Scotland will carefully consider impact
Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced earlier this evening that the second lockdown will begin on Thursday.
He announced the measures at a Downing Street...
First Minister will lay a wreath in Edinburgh on Remembrance Sunday
The National Service of Remembrance usually held on the Royal Mile, will go ahead next Sunday, but will be held at Edinburgh Castle and...
First Minister congratulates those named on the Queen’s Birthday Honours List
There are many from all across Scotland who have been honoured in the delayed list. The final list now includes some people who have...
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