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24 Jan 2022 Transport

Rail industry thanks outgoing Transport Minister Graeme Dey MSP

RIA Scotland, the voice of the Scottish rail supply community, has thanked Transport Minister Graeme Dey MSP, who has stepped down today, for his work in rail.

20 Jan 2022 Political parties

Scottish Tories Fear Rift Between Holyrood And Westminster Will Harm Election Prospects

Members of the Scottish Tory grassroots have warned the strained relationship is causing problems for activists on the doorstep.

25 Dec 2021 Communities

My Most Memorable Christmas: MPs And Peers Reflect On Their Favourite Festive Moments

From surprise sledging to war-time gifts, family and community rallying to help one another through difficult times, our politicians share some touching tales from years gone by. Compiled by Kate Proctor.

21 Dec 2021 Coronavirus

Hogmanay And Other Large Events In Scotland Cancelled, Nicola Sturgeon Confirms

Large Hogmanay celebrations have been cancelled in a bid to control the surge in Omicron cases in Scotland.

21 Dec 2021 Energy

Rising energy bills are fuelling a difficult Christmas for families

Christmas is always an expensive time of year, but as a result of a Brexit fuelled cost-of-living crisis this year could be the worst yet. As inflation continues to soar, one of the biggest increases households are facing is to energy bills. Currently, electricity prices are 18.8 per cent higher than in 2020, with gas prices 28.1 per cent higher.

14 Oct 2021 Economy

The Chancellor should take this opportunity to support Scotch whisky and help Scottish business build back better

The Chancellor has the opportunity to show his support for the Scotch whisky industry in the Budget by not increasing a duty burden that already sees nearly 70 per cent of the cost of a bottle of Scotch claimed by the Exchequer.

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24 Sep 2021 Energy

Hydrogen electrolyser purchased from Nel for our world-first project in Fife

Today, we signed a landmark agreement with dedicated hydrogen technology provider Nel ASA to supply the electrolyser for our world-first hydrogen-to-homes heating network on the east coast of Scotland.

16 Sep 2021 Home affairs

Unionism And Young People: In Conversation With Arlene Foster, Douglas Ross And Ian Murray

How invested are the youth of Northern Ireland and Scotland in upholding their nation’s place in the UK? Former Northern Irish First Minister and DUP leader Arlene Foster, Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross, and shadow secretary of state for Scotland Ian Murray discuss how pro-union politicians must up their game to win the hearts and minds of young people.

16 Sep 2021 Communities

By focusing on the ‘other,’ nationalists risk tearing apart communities and disrupting lives

Nationalism can take many forms. At best, it springs from a love of “people like us,” of our community, our way of life and liberties – a desire to improve and an instrument of human nurturing. At its worst, history has shown it can also be an “othering” – a rejection of others, an exclusion of difference and a damaging and chaotic separation from those who are not part of the same group.

13 Sep 2021 Communities

Michael Gove: 'This is a rainbow country with a warm, sunny welcome, for all'

Preserving the United Kingdom in its current form is a project closer to the heart of Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Michael Gove than perhaps any other minister. But despite working flat out to keep the union together, he tells Rosa Prince he can still find time to boogie

24 Aug 2021 Coronavirus

Scotland Will Start Holding Its Own Public Covid Inquiry This Year

The Scottish government has announced it will hold its own inquiry into the handling of the coronavirus pandemic starting by the end of this year.

03 Aug 2021 Coronavirus

Most Covid Rules In Scotland To Be Dropped From Monday

The majority of Covid restrictions in Scotland will be dropped next week as it moves “beyond level zero”, the First Minister has confirmed.

03 Aug 2021 Health

We need to take bold steps to tackle Scotland’s drug death shame

The Right to Recovery Bill is designed to cut through the broken treatment system and guarantee that everyone who needs treatment can get it.

13 Jul 2021 Political parties

EVEL was never an adequate solution to democratic inequality in the UK

EVEL was a divisive and counterproductive step and its repeal is welcome. Unless we defeat the roots of the problems in our democracy, however, the EVEL in our politics will always come back to haunt us.

07 Jul 2021 Defence

The SNP’s insistence that Trident be removed should be a total non-starter

The lack of options for moving the UK’s nuclear deterrent outside Scotland means Scottish independence would impact the defence of both countries and jeopardise Scotland’s future membership of Nato.

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21 Jun 2021 Health

Assisted Dying Bill introduced to Scottish Parliament

14 May 2021 Brexit

Can Nicola Sturgeon afford to gamble on a second independence referendum?

Alongside the historical kitsch of refurbished wooden beams and a portrait of the Duke of Wellington, the most striking aspect of Room One of the Supreme Court is Sir Peter Blake’s bright, pop art carpet.

12 May 2021 Political parties

The priority for Scotland must be on Covid recovery – not another referendum

Once again, it was only the Scottish Conservatives who could be trusted to stand foursquare for Scotland’s place within the UK.

26 Mar 2021 Political parties

Alex Salmond To Form New Political Party Called "Alba"

Scotland's former first minister Alex Salmond has announced he is forming a new political party and will stand candidates in the Scottish elections this May.

16 Feb 2021 Coronavirus

Nicola Sturgeon Has Announced The "Phased" Return Of Scottish Schools From Monday

Scotland's youngest pupils will return to full-time classroom learning from Monday, Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced.

15 Jan 2021 Brexit

Up To 40% Of Fish Sold At A Danish Auction This Year Is from Scottish Boats Avoiding Brexit Chaos In The UK

Up to 40% of fish sold at an auction in Denmark so far in 2021 have come from Scottish boats, according to a a leading figure in the Nordic logistics industry.

15 Jan 2021 Brexit

Let’s stop using the fishing industry as a political football and work together to untangle Brexit red tape

Scottish fishermen have been losing £1M each day for the past week because of Brexit disruption. They need urgent support from the Prime Minister, not excuses and uncertainty.

15 Jan 2021 Environment

Scotland’s agriculture sector needs firm commitments if it is to deliver on ambitions

We must recognise, reward and support the high-quality food and drinks industries that underpin the Scottish economy and post-Covid recovery.

14 Jan 2021 Brexit

Government Is Accused Of Being "Asleep At The Wheel" Over The Scottish Fishing Crisis After Ministers Enraged The Industry

The UK government has been accused of abandoning Scottish fishing traders facing economic disaster after remarks by two ministers enraged opposition MPs and industry figures.