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Scottish Labour MPs say enough is enough over benefits cuts
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Scottish Labour MPs say enough is enough over benefits cuts

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Government staff could be disciplined for using WhatsApp for work, MSPs told
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Government staff could be disciplined for using WhatsApp for work, MSPs told

Scottish Labour MPs join rebellion against Starmer’s welfare reforms
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Scottish Labour MPs join rebellion against Starmer's welfare reforms

Zelensky and Starmer agree closer military production ties ahead of Nato summit
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Zelensky and Starmer agree closer military production ties ahead of Nato summit

Councillors propose control zone to limit Airbnb style lets in Highlands
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Councillors propose control zone to limit Airbnb style lets in Highlands

How Scotland’s petrol prices could be impacted by conflict in the Middle East
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How Scotland's petrol prices could be impacted by conflict in the Middle East

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Free school meals rolled out to secondary pupils for first time, Swinney says
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Free school meals rolled out to secondary pupils for first time, Swinney says

First Minister calls for ‘de-escalation’ in Middle East conflict
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First Minister calls for 'de-escalation' in Middle East conflict

Almost 30,000 community service orders breached in 11 years, figures show
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Almost 30,000 community service orders breached in 11 years, figures show

UK must push for diplomatic solution following US strikes on Iran, says Swinney
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UK must push for diplomatic solution following US strikes on Iran, says Swinney

Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone to step down as MSP at election next year
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Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone to step down as MSP at election next year

Fergus Ewing’s solo bid threatens to turn SNP stronghold into political battleground
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Veteran MSP Fergus Ewing hits out at SNP-Green coalition as he plans to stand as independent in 2026 elections
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'Ludicrous' policies kicked SNP independence dream into long grass, says Ewing

WhatsApp to be removed from Scottish Government devices following external review
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WhatsApp to be removed from Scottish Government devices

SNP MSP Fergus Ewing to stand as independent candidate in Scottish Parliament election
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SNP MSP Fergus Ewing to stand as independent in Scottish Parliament election

Minister announces £1bn in savings to be redirected to frontline services
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Minister announces £1bn in savings to be redirected to frontline services

Hubris, secrecy and a £122m bailout: Dundee scandal is a wake-up call for all universities
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Hubris, secrecy and a £122m bailout: Dundee scandal is a wake-up call for all universities

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New guidance could see controversial Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas fields given go-ahead
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New guidance could see controversial oil and gas fields given go-ahead

John Swinney to face questions over winter fuel payment recoveries from better-off pensioners at FMQs
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FM to face questions over winter fuel payment recovery from better-off pensioners

Scottish Government unveils new carbon budget plans to replace net zero targets
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New carbon budgets outlined to replace net zero targets

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Starmer’s welfare U-turn doesn’t go far enough, warns Scottish charity
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Starmer's welfare U-turn doesn't go far enough, warns Scottish charity

Holyrood committee calls for views on care experience legislation
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