Scottish Government

The Scottish Government has been criticised for its planned National Care Service reform.

SNP group joins calls for National Care Service plans to be paused

Following MUP in May 2018, it is feared some small retailers will not survive the latest proposals being considered.

Government must 'balance legitimate concerns' around tourism on alcohol ban

Lawyer claims deposit return scheme could create unlawful trade barrier

Report reveals Scottish literary and publishing workers on ‘financial precipice’

The truth about health spending in Scotland compared to England – John McLaren

RGU launches project to improve online safety for young people

New delay to transfer of social security powers in Scotland

Councils to face financial penalties if teacher numbers don't rise

Government and Edinburgh Council must resolve baffling festival flats row

Teacher strikes to 'escalate' as SNP ministers to be personally targeted

National Care Service 'sailing perilously close to the wind'

Fringe venues warn event will 'wither away' without short-term lets rethink

Could Nicola Sturgeon's handling of trans rapist row threaten her career?

Scotland's drinking problem: “All Scots know a life lost or blighted by alcohol”

Scottish Government warned social care collapse would spell the end of the NHS

Councils face cuts even if they hike council tax by 5 per cent, IFS warns

Tax hike on second homes 'makes no financial sense', says leading estate agent

Quotas for students from deprived backgrounds are reasonable but not at 100%

Time to admit that nobody is ready for deposit return scheme – Brian Wilson

Analysis: How the Scottish Government has obstructed over inaccurate wind figure

SNP's plan to allow 16-year-olds to become MSPs is just childish – Susan Dalgety

National Care Service Bill sets dangerous precedent and must be paused – MSPs

Councils estimate 7,100 job losses as a result of Scottish Budget

UK Government accused of 'shifty, tight-lipped' secrecy over gender discussions

SNP leadership says gender reform Bill ‘in no way related’ to trans prison row

Lack of council tax reform not an SNP failure, minister says

Prestwick Airport has been making a profit for years – Alastair Dalton

Community groups are a lifeline for older people - Mark O’Donnell

Acceleration of wealth at the top is sign of economic sickness

Future is electric on Scotland’s roads - Andrew Bruce

Pubs and bars in plea for government help with 'tide' of financial challenges

SNP should be ashamed of soaring numbers of children in temporary accommodation

CalMac ferries dismissed as 'inefficient bricks' by maritime expert

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