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Monday, Oct 20

20

Readers' Letters: Scottish Government must clear 'back door' of hospitals

www.scotsman.com

The latest news about Scottish NHS crisis dismays readers

10

Government Wetherspoons statement in full as pub chain makes major change

The Government has issued a statement after Wetherspoon announced it would no longer accept Scottish £20 and £50 notes in its pubs in England due to concerns over counterfeit currency

09

Government issues response to Wetherspoon's cash change

www.nottinghampost.com

The Government has responded to Wetherspoon's decision to stop accepting Scottish banknotes in its pubs in England, after the move was queried in the House of Commons

Sunday, Oct 19

16

UK Government issues verdict on Wetherspoons refusing to accept Scottish banknotes

www.dailyrecord.co.uk

JD Wetherspoon announced in November last year that it was deciding to stop accepting Scottish 20 and 50 notes

11

Government issues update after Wetherspoon changes rules on taking certain bank notes

Wetherspoon announced in November 2024 that it would no longer accept Scottish 20 and 50 notes in its pubs in England and Wales after issues with "criminal gangs" putting fake cash notes into circulation

02

UK Government unveils plan to ‘train up next generation of clean energy workers’

www.expressandstar.com

At the same time, the Scottish Government said it would fund, alongside Westminster, an £18 million fund to help workers transition from fossil fuels.

UK Government unveils plan to ‘train up next generation of clean energy workers’

www.shropshirestar.com

At the same time, the Scottish Government said it would fund, alongside Westminster, an £18 million fund to help workers transition from fossil fuels.

UK Government unveils plan to ‘train up next generation of clean energy workers’

www.standard.co.uk

At the same time, the Scottish Government said it would fund, alongside Westminster, an £18 million fund to help workers transition from fossil fuels.

UK Government unveils plan to ‘train up next generation of clean energy workers’

www.independent.co.uk

At the same time, the Scottish Government said it would fund, alongside Westminster, an £18 million fund to help workers transition from fossil fuels.

Friday, Oct 17

18

Scottish government accused of prioritising welfare of divebombing seagulls over people

www.independent.co.uk

Less than a third of applications to remove gulls and nests were approved in 2024 despite fears over attacks

17

Ian Murray insists UK Government digital ID will 'not be a BritCard' but will be mandatory for 'some purposes'

www.dailyrecord.co.uk

The former Scottish Secretary said the scheme is part of a broader push to clamp down on people working illegally in the UK.

16

Is the Scottish government softening on oil and gas?

www.bbc.co.uk

Has John Swinney shifted the Scottish government away from a "presumption against" new oil and gas?

11

UK Government confirms Scottish banknotes may not be accepted in England

www.dailyrecord.co.uk

Retailers and businesses in England have the right to refuse cash or cad payments, including Scottish banknotes.

Thursday, Oct 16

18

Bridge of Allan's £16m flood protection scheme yet to be approved by Scottish Government due to 'insufficient information'

www.dailyrecord.co.uk

The Scottish Government have refused to grant planning permission for the scheme in Bridge of Allan due to a lack of detail in the council's request.

Wednesday, Oct 15

11

Stirling Council urged to halt 'tourist tax' plans until Scottish Government clarifies law

www.dailyrecord.co.uk

The Federation of Small Businesses has called for Stirling Council to either drop its plans for a 5-per cent overnight accommodation charge or wait until the Scottish Government clarifies the law.

Tuesday, Oct 14

14

UK and Scottish Governments commend returning national damp and mould campaign ahead of introduction of Awaab’s Law

www.shropshirestar.com

A national campaign aimed at tackling the scourge of damp and mould in people’s homes has received formal recognition from the UK and Scottish Governments, as the housing sector prepares for the introduction of Awaab’s Law.

13

Couple in bitter 30-year feud with neighbours over trees take row to Scottish Government

www.dailyrecord.co.uk

The trees separate their rural properties near the village of Kemnay, Aberdeenshire.

Monday, Oct 13

19

Swinney says Scottish government will sponsor visas for foreign care workers

www.theguardian.com

First minister tells SNP conference older people should not ‘pay the price for Westminster’s prejudice’ over immigration

18

SNP demands MORE immigration: John Swinney says Scottish Government will sponsor visas for foreign care workers - making a mockery of Keir Starmer's crackdown

www.dailymail.co.uk

The First Minister and SNP leader set out his 'solution' to the UK Government's immigration crackdown, which he claimed had left care homes 'crying out for staff'.

17

Scottish govt to 'step in' to sponsor care home workers after skilled worker visa axed

news.sky.com

The Scottish government will sponsor care home workers after Sir Keir Starmer changed the skilled worker visa this year, Scotland's first minister has announced.