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Sunday, May 12

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Scottish Government once again urged to implement the Cass review on trans child healthcare in full

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Scotland’s health secretary says the government is reviewing the Cass report, and recommitting to proposals to ban conversion therapy

Friday, May 10

Restrictions imposed as cow is identified with BSE on Scottish farm

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The Scottish Government described the case as ‘isolated’ and said it did not pose a risk to human health.

New calls to scrap Scottish tax bands and realign with UK Government due official response

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Thousands of people have signed an online petition calling for the additional tax bands to be scrapped.

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Restrictions imposed as cow is identified with BSE on Scottish farm

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The Scottish Government described the case as ‘isolated’ and said it did not pose a risk to human health.

Restrictions imposed as cow is identified with BSE on Scottish farm

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The Scottish Government described the case as ‘isolated’ and said it did not pose a risk to human health.

Dozens of Scottish GP surgeries 'at risk of collapse' after government loan scheme paused

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Medics have warned that GP surgeries will close after an interest-free GP sustainability loan scheme, designed to help surgery owners in local communities continue to offer services, was halted by the Scottish Government.

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Key Scottish Government economic leadership group yet to meet two years after forming, MSPs told

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The group was part of the 10-year National Strategy for Economic Transformation (NSET) launched in March 2022

Scottish Government plan to combat A&E waiting times under threat in Scotland's biggest city

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Glasgow's Integrated Joint Board proposes ditching Hospital at Home service despite its 'success' and the increased numbers of patients who will need hospitalised if it ceases

Thursday, May 9

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Scottish Government minister hospitalised and taking time off due to illness

Business minister Richard Lochhead was admitted to Dr Gray's Hospital in Elgin earlier this week after "a few days of feeling ill".

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Over 33,000 South Lanarkshire premises have connected to fibre-based broadband after Scottish Government investment

Over 950,600 premises across Scotland now have access to fibre-based broadband.

11

John Swinney scraps Minister for Independence from Scottish Government

The junior ministerial role was criticised by pro-Union parties when it was created by Humza Yousaf last year.

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John Swinney scraps Minister for Independence post in Scottish Government shakeup

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The new Scottish First Minister has axed a ministerial post focused on achieving independence

Wednesday, May 8

15

Kate Forbes returns to Scottish Government as Deputy First Minister

Forbes, 34, narrowly lost out to Humza Yousaf to become party leader in 2023 and chose not to stand against John Swinney.

Tuesday, May 7

Calls to scrap new Scottish tax bands and bring them back into line with UK Government

Nearly 10,000 people have signed an online petition calling for the additional tax bands to be scrapped.

06

Cass gender report: Scottish Government told to put trans youngsters ahead of placating 'extremist' Greens

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The Scottish Conservatives are due to lead a debate on trans healthcare, where they will tell the government to urgently publish updated guidance

Monday, May 6

Scotland universities: Why the UK and Scottish governments are both letting universities down

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Stature of Scottish universities in jeopardy amid financial woes

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UK and Scottish governments ‘sleepwalking’ on future of Grangemouth refinery

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Scottish Labour accused the Scottish Government of being too distracted by ‘infighting’, while also urging the UK Government to take more action.

Scottish Government accused of being 'power hoarder' as Holyrood hits 25-year anniversary of first election

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The Scottish Parliament is marking a quarter of a century in existence, with John Swinney’s elevation to become the country’s seventh first minister looming as the next chapter

Sunday, May 5

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Greens could refuse to prop up Swinney government if he shifts SNP to centre ground

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John Swinney may need to reach out to unionist parties if he alienates the Scottish Greens by moving the SNP to the centre-ground.

Saturday, May 4

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Scottish farming: Warning on overhaul of Scottish agricultural subsidies as scrapping climate targets 'deeply concerning'

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The Scottish Government is being urged to use new agricultural subsidies to help farmers and crofters go green.