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Friday, March 29, 2024

COMMENT – OFCOM to ‘re-consult’ on local radio rules affecting Edinburgh

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Regulations defining the 'local' in local radio are being significantly relaxed around the UK, but the planned merger of East and West Scotland into...

Prime Minister makes calls to First Ministers of Scotland and Wales

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On his first day as Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak appointed the main members of his Cabinet and found time to call the Presidents of...

Coronavirus – Call for increased testing for NHS staff

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NHS staff testing must be stepped upTesting frontline NHS staff for coronavirus must be the urgent priority to ensure resilience in the health service,...

Today at Holyrood – Derek Mackay will present his third Scottish...

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The Finance Secretary Derek Mackay says he will present a strong budget at Holyrood this afternoon to support transformation of essential public services.He says...

Coronavirus – Friday’s figures

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The latest figures detailing the number of people diagnosed with Covid-19 in the last 24 hours in Scotland have been announced by the Health...

Coronavirus – Wednesday’s figures

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The number of cases of Covid-19 in Scotland were announced by Public Health Scotland today.The First Minister addressed a virtual recall of parliament on...

Coronavirus – Wednesday’s figures

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The number of cases of Covid-19 in Scotland were announced by Public Health Scotland today and are reported below.The First Minister said on Tuesday...

Jubilee Garden at Holyrood Palace – a gift from Scotland

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A Jubilee Garden will be planted in the grounds of Holyrood Palace as a permanent gift from the people of Scotland to The Queen...

Biomass may still make economic sense

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The Scottish Government recently published draft proposals for biomass subsidies that could potentially see Forth Energy get a financial windfall of over £170 million...

Government panel to decide on school closures

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Candidates are being sought for a new independent panel to make final decisions on school closure proposals called in by Ministers.Applications are now open...

Bonus payment for NHS and social care workers

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Pandemic workforce thanked for their service.The First Minister announced a one-off payment for those working in the NHS and social care, saving lives and...

Cold house? Get along to a Winter Warmth Constituent Advice Surgery

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Winter Warmth Constituent Advice Surgery is being held with Ben Macpherson MSP on 12 October 2018 from 1-2.30pm at McDonald Road Library Next Friday there...

Novel coronavirus – new Scottish testing facilities

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Coronavirus has become a term we understand over recent weeks. Now, The Scottish Government has news of two testing facilities. These have been established...

Scottish Enterprise boss steps down

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Dr Lena Wilson CBE the CEO of Scottish Enterprise for 8 years has announced to staff this morning that she is resigning. Dr Wilson said:  “It...

Westminster announces plans on devolution

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The Secretary of State for Scotland, Alistair Carmichael MP, announced today plans for increased devolution in Scotland following the No vote in the Scottish...

First Minister off to Downing Street today

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First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will take the fight to stop the Trade Union Bill coming into force in Scotland to Downing Street today.In the...

Legionnaire’s outbreak

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A further death linked to the outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in Edinburgh was confirmed last night.A man with significant pre-existing underlying health conditions died...

Holyrood says council funding has increased “in real terms”

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Edinburgh Council has received an increase of £48.5 million from The Scottish Government, which equates to five point two per cent from the £14...

Soft opt out system of organ and tissue donation

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The Scottish Government intends to introduce legislation for a soft opt out system of organ and tissue donation.Public Health Minister Aileen Campbell has confirmed...

Neil Findlay steps down from the Labour front bench

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Labour MSP for Lothian Neil Findlay announced today that he will resign his seat in the Scottish Parliament at the next election in 2021....

Government to hold consultation on pre-recorded evidence in criminal trials

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Views are being sought on the best way to spare child witnesses from having to give evidence during criminal trials.The consultation seeks views on...

Scottish Greens launch election campaign

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The Scottish Greens launched its campaign for the 2021 Holyrood election on top of a very sunny Calton Hill.The party’s lead candidates in Scotland...

MSP congratulates Oaklands School on winning sporting gold

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Jeremy Balfour, Scottish Conservative MSP for the Lothian Region, visited Oaklands School on Ferry Road this week where he heard first-hand about their tremendous...

Coronavirus – today’s figures

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The latest figures for today detailing the number of people diagnosed with Covid-19 in the last 24 hours have just been announced today, 12...

Ten years of campaigning for new Eye Pavilion

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Sarah Boyack MSP has been fighting for a new Eye Pavilion in Edinburgh. Here she writes about the latest developments.Edinburgh is facing massive...

Coronavirus – today’s figures

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The latest figures for today detailing the number of people diagnosed with Covid-19 in the last 24 hours have just been announced.The First Minister...

Coronavirus – Thursday’s figures

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Public Health Scotland publishes the latest data on Covid-19 in Scotland each day. The figures are reproduced in our table below.The number of cases...

Children’s engagement with the Scottish Parliament to be expanded

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Children from across Scotland have joined the Presiding Officer to sign a joint commitment to increase their involvement in the work of the Scottish...

Government’s Read, Write, Count campaign means free books and games

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Every P2 and P3 child in Scotland will receive a pack containing books, games and other materials to help improve their literacy and numeracy...

Scottish Parliamentary Election 2021 – Biagi demands cap on political spending

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Candidates vying to win the SNP nomination have all resorted to crowdfunding to help them try to convince members of the party to vote...