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Unionists fume at appointment of independence minister in Scottish Government

UNIONISTS have fumed at the appointment of a minister for independence as the Tories branded him a “taxpayer-funded nationalist campaigner”.

The National (Scotland)

Independence minister speaks for first time on 'exhilarating' new role

JAMIE Hepburn said becoming the first Minister for Independence was “exhilarating” as he insisted there’s never been a country as ready for…

The National (Scotland)

Falkirk fears over hospital redevelopment as NHS Forth Valley facing £40 million shortfall

The board has been warned it could face an unprecedented financial challenge in three years, putting at risk a long-planned redevelopment of Falkirk Community Hospital.

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First Minister Humza Yousaf’s Cabinet appointments approved in vote by MSPs

Humza Yousaf described his new Cabinet as a 'changing of the guard' as MSPs backed the appointments

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Legal advice on challenging block on gender reforms 'unlikely' to be published

Legal advice presented to ministers over a potential challenge to the UK Government’s blocking of gender reforms is unlikely to be published, a…

The National (Scotland)

UK Government must shelve ‘ill thought out’ nuclear plans, warn Scottish Greens

The Scottish Greens have called for Downing Street to shelve plans for new oil and gas exploration and nuclear power...

The National (Scotland)

Legal advice on challenging block on gender reforms unlikely to be published

The Scottish Government has until mid-April to contest the UK Government’s used of a Section 35 order.

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Top Kate Forbes ally challenges official line on why she left government

THE official reason given for Kate Forbes’s exit from government has been challenged by one of her key allies.

The National (Scotland)

Charity calls for new devolved carers’ benefit to include payments for people of State Pension age

Carer Support Payment will start to replace the DWP from the end of this year.

Daily Record

Two Ayrshire MSPs to take on new roles as junior ministers within the Scottish Government

The Ayrshire MSPs were thrilled with the appointments and spoke of their pride at landing the roles.

Daily Record

Dumfries and Galloway could see new dental practices thanks to support scheme

The region’s NHS dental services have suffered a string of blows in recent months, with some practices closing and others de-registering NHS patients

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Former Dumfries and Galloway Council leader calls on replacement to complain about Scottish Government funding

Linda Dorward believes one of Gail Macgregor's priorities should be demanding a fairer funding settlement

Daily Record

Humza Yousaf accused of cancelling 'important' NHS meetings during SNP leadership contest

A FOI request revealed that 17 meetings in the former health secretary's diary were axed during the early phase of the campaign

Daily Record

14,000 swimming pools worth of sewage spewing into Scotland's rivers prompts Feargal Sharkey to call for action

Punk icon Feargal Sharkey hits out at crisis of filthy waterways in Scotland as we reveal glaring gaps in data on sewage spills in our rivers.

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No economic growth forecast until next year as outlook ‘exceedingly uncertain’

The Scottish economy is forecast to shrink by 0.7% in 2023.

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Scottish Government set to oppose Tories' ban on laughing gas

TORY plans to ban laughing gas will not be supported by the Scottish Government.

The National (Scotland)

Humza Yousaf questioned over 'ditching transport from Cabinet'

THE transport brief appears to have been axed from the top level of the Scottish Government in Humza Yousaf’s Cabinet reshuffle.

Daily Record

Stirling politicians offer reaction as Health Secretary secures First Minister gig

The Health Secretary prevailed in a narrow contest against fellow SNP members Kate Forbes and Ash Regan.

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Who is in Yousaf’s first Scottish Cabinet?

The new First Minister has appointed his top team.

Daily Record

Scots can request £50 winter heating payment if money does not show in account by end of week

Social Security Scotland said that all automatic payments have now been processed.

The National (Scotland)

Business minister Ivan McKee quits Scottish Government after 'smaller' job offer

BUSINESS minister Ivan McKee has left the Scottish Government as Humza Yousaf begins his Cabinet reshuffle.

Glasgow Live

East Kilbride mum pleads with new First Minister to cut red tape and help son with serious illness

10-year-old Cole Thomson lost a huge chunk of his childhood, suffering up to 20 seizures a day for six years, due to his rare and drug-resistant focal epilepsy.

The Independent UK

Junior doctors urged to back strike action in battle for higher pay

BMA members in Scotland will receive a ballot on Wednesday asking them whether they want to go on strike.

The National (Scotland)

What it was like in Holyrood as Humza Yousaf won vote to be Scotland's FM

Humza Yousaf, with the backing of the pro-indy majority with the SNP and Greens, secured the top job in the Scottish Government with 71 votes.

Daily Record

Bid to ban disposal vapes set to be backed by Falkirk Council

SNP councillor Iain Sinclair, the administration's climate change spokesperson, hopes that other parties will support his call for the Scottish Government to ban disposable vapes.

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