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Slowing in reduction of climate emissions disappointing – Climate Secretary
Gillian Martin reacted to figures which showed the country’s greenhouse gas emissions falling by 1% in 2024 – half the rate of the year before.
By
Craig Meighan
9 Jun 2026
Politics
Three people charged under Terrorism Act after Palestine Action ban protest
Police said a report would be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.
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Craig Meighan
25 Nov 2025
Politics
Kate Forbes: I have no interest in spat with the UK Government over Mossmorran
The Deputy First Minister said reports of a conflict with Labour are a ‘dis-service’ to at-risk workers.
By
Craig Meighan
25 Nov 2025
Celebrity News
Creative Scotland too bureaucratic and slow and needs overhauled, review finds
The 70-page report said the national arts body lacked ambition and needed to modernise but said it was still relevant.
By
Craig Meighan
25 Nov 2025
Politics
Alex Ferguson backs campaign to fund 150 scholarships for disadvantaged students
The former Manchester United manager, along with alumni Dr Murray Rowden, has pledged £500,000 to support students at Glasgow Caledonian University.
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Craig Meighan
25 Nov 2025
Politics
Defence firm could look at employing some Mossmorran workers, Alexander says
The Scottish Secretary hailed a meeting with the Scottish Government and employers as ‘constructive’.
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Craig Meighan
24 Nov 2025
Politics
Alan Cumming: I’ve seen Nicola Sturgeon blossom since she quit as first minister
The 60-year-old said the former SNP leader seemed happier and ‘more relaxed’ when he saw her recently.
By
Craig Meighan
16 Nov 2025
Politics
Swinney ‘open’ to grooming gangs inquiry as he praises courage of survivors
The First Minister is been pressed by one young victim to launch a probe.
By
Craig Meighan
13 Nov 2025
UK
I had no idea Traitors US would blow up – it’s bonkers, says host Alan Cumming
The Scottish actor has reflected on his career as he announces his inaugural season as artistic director of Pitlochry Festival Theatre.
By
Craig Meighan
13 Nov 2025
Politics
Cumming in independence call: Westminster should get boots off our necks
The actor and Traitors US star said he believed Scotland would leave the UK in his lifetime.
By
Craig Meighan
13 Nov 2025
Politics
Swinney urged by grooming gangs victim to launch national inquiry
Taylor has written to the Scottish First Minister about abuse she says she was subjected to while aged 13 and in care.
By
Craig Meighan
13 Nov 2025
Business News
Swinney has ‘bottled it’ on nuclear, Starmer says as he urges SNP to end ban
The Prime Minister spoke after announcing the UK’s first small modular reactor in north Wales.
By
Craig Meighan
13 Nov 2025
Business News
Power firm sets out plans to deliver 600 ‘earn as you learn’ roles in Scotland
First Minister John Swinney welcomed SSEN Transmission’s investment as ‘great news’ for the country’s workforce and renewables sector.
By
Craig Meighan
11 Nov 2025
Crime
Man accused of sexually assaulting boy at campsite dies in prison
John Bell, 44, had been charged over an incident at the Loch Ness Bay Campsite in July.
By
Craig Meighan
9 Nov 2025
Politics
Shona Robison may ‘potentially revisit’ Scottish taxes in response to UK Budget
The Finance Secretary said the Scottish Government had a ‘very limited’ set of levers to respond.
By
Craig Meighan
9 Nov 2025
Business News
Scottish Finance Secretary requests urgent meeting with Chancellor before Budget
Shona Robison has asked to meet Rachel Reeves where she will set out her three tests for the upcoming Budget.
By
Craig Meighan
9 Nov 2025
Politics
Sturgeon: My political appetite has been reawakened but I’m not coming back
The former Scottish first minister will step down as an MSP at next May’s Holyrood election.
By
Craig Meighan
7 Nov 2025
Politics
Unfair to say locals were not consulted on asylum barracks plan – Alexander
The Scottish Secretary hit back at claims the UK Government failed to engage with Inverness officials over proposals to house 300 migrants there.
By
Craig Meighan
5 Nov 2025
Business News
‘Wait and see’ if Reeves ups income tax but I will cut it in Scotland – Sarwar
The Scottish Labour leader said taxes set by the Scottish Government are ‘too high’.
By
Craig Meighan
4 Nov 2025
Environment
Work on Star of Caledonia to begin as firm donates £6 million
Those behind the project say that once complete, the 33-metre structure will be the largest sculpture in Scotland.
By
Craig Meighan
3 Nov 2025
Politics
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.
By
Craig Meighan
31 Oct 2025
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