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Tuesday, May 21

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Commons lifts borrowing limit for Scottish Government

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MPs have agreed to lift borrowing limits for the devolved government in Edinburgh.

Commons lifts borrowing limit for Scottish Government

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MPs have agreed to lift borrowing limits for the devolved government in Edinburgh.

Commons lifts borrowing limit for Scottish Government

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MPs have agreed to lift borrowing limits for the devolved government in Edinburgh.

16

SNP spin doctor Kevin Pringle not returning to Scottish Government under John Swinney's leadership

www.scotsman.com

Kevin Pringle will not return to the Scottish Government as a special adviser under John Swinney’s leadership.

15

SNP MSP blasts Scottish Government after spending plans delayed by Humza Yousaf resignation

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Scotland’s top civil servant has warned new First Minister John Swinney of the need for cuts to balance the books.

Monday, May 20

17

These are the areas to benefit from £5 million of fresh Scottish Government support for start-ups: Sir Tom Hunter reacts

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“When business and government come together as they do in financing Scottish Edge, it can drive real economic growth” – Sir Tom Hunter

Saturday, May 18

06

Water shortages Scotland: Alarm over water future pushes call for action from Scottish Government

www.scotsman.com

By 2050 Scotland could be running short of 240 million litres of water a day.

Friday, May 17

Does John Swinney’s fury at ‘menacing’ Alister Jack mean Scottish and UK governments will keep squabbling?

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Does John Swinney’s promise of a nicer politics include keeping his calm in response to the “menacing behaviour” of Alister Jack?

Thursday, May 16

17

Scottish government seeking to release prisoners early to ease overcrowding

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The emergency early release of prisoners is being proposed by the Scottish government to ease overcrowding amid a spike in numbers, putting the prison estate at "critical risk".

13

Controversial Falkirk development plans rejected after appeal to Scottish Government

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The Scottish Government reporter said the wall in Polmont 'is a prominent and characterful feature'

Scottish prisons: Government plans to release prisoners serving sentences under four years

www.scotsman.com

The Scottish Government is proposing releasing prisoners serving sentences under four years to tackle overcrowding

12

Richard Lochhead: Scottish Government minister in intensive care after 'major surgery'

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The SNP’s business minister is recovering in intensive care after receiving surgery after he felt unwell.

Wednesday, May 15

20

UK Government considering new nuclear reactor in Scotland, Alister Jack says

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Scottish Secretary Alister Jack announced the plans for a nuclear reactor in Scotland during a committee hearing in Westminster

19

Scottish government declares national housing emergency

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The announcement was confirmed in a vote at Holyrood that the government was not certain to win

14

Alister Jack calls for 'grand committee of House of Lords to review Scottish legislation

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The Scottish Secretary criticised the record of the Scottish Government.

13

Scottish government expected to declare national housing emergency

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The Scottish government is expected to declare a housing emergency in a debate at Holyrood later on Wednesday.

12

Scottish Government to declare national housing emergency months after rejecting call to do so

SNP ministers will today declare a “housing emergency” – just months after rejecting a previous call to do so.

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Housing Scotland: What does a housing emergency mean? What does it change following Scottish Government move?

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The Scottish Government is expected to declare a housing emergency in a debate at Holyrood - but there is no indication to date of further funding commitments

Tuesday, May 14

17

Scottish Government U-turns on men’s sheds funding cut

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Scottish minister Shirley-Anne Somerville said funding would be provided for this financial year

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Scottish Government reinstates funding for cash crisis Men's Shed groups

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Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville said the Scottish Men's Shed Association (SMSA) will be given funding for the next financial year.