Articles tagged with: Scottish Government

The HTA calls on the Scottish Government to deliver a sustainable, supported and realistic transition to peat-free

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15 May 2023 Environment

The HTA calls on the Scottish Government to deliver a sustainable, supported and realistic transition to peat-free

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has set out a detailed response to the Scottish Government Consultation on Ending the Sale of Peat, representing the views from the breadth of its 1,400-strong membership – from growers to landscapers, retailers to manufacturers.

HTA response to the launch of the Scottish Government’s peat consultation

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20 Feb 2023 Environment

HTA response to the launch of the Scottish Government’s peat consultation

Responding to the Scottish Government’s launch of its consultation on ending the sale of peat in Scotland, Fran Barnes, CEO of the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) commented:

20 Feb 2023 Political parties

Who's In And Who's Out In The Race To Replace Nicola Sturgeon As SNP Leader?

Kate Forbes and Humza Yousaf are among the top names who have formally declared their intention to run to become Scottish National Party leader and First Minister of Scotland after Nicola Sturgeon resigned from the job last week.

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24 Jan 2022 Transport

Rail industry thanks outgoing Transport Minister Graeme Dey MSP

RIA Scotland, the voice of the Scottish rail supply community, has thanked Transport Minister Graeme Dey MSP, who has stepped down today, for his work in rail.

20 Sep 2021 Political parties

Green For Go?

The entry of the Greens into government in Scotland means independence is firmly back on the agenda – but how did devolution become a vehicle for nationalism? And what happens now? Torcuil Crichton reports.

11 Sep 2021 Political parties

Angus Robertson: Westminster politicians are trying to buy time to stop Scottish independence

Scotland’s cabinet secretary Angus Robertson tells Adam Payne why he thinks Boris Johnson will be forced to hold another referendum, how the Prime Minister leading the unionist campaign would help the SNP and the delights of being reacquainted with Lego

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15 Jul 2021 Culture

BGC condemns ‘bizarre’ Scottish Government decision to impose midnight curfew on casinos

The Betting and Gaming Council has expressed its dismay at the Scottish Government’s 11th hour decision to impose a midnight curfew on the country’s casinos.

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30 Mar 2021 Energy

GGF urges Scottish Government to re-open home improvement

The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has issued an open letter to the Scottish Government urging an immediate easing of the restrictions that prevents tradespeople from working in people’s homes unless it is essential.

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19 Mar 2021 Communities

BSA comments on Scottish Government announcement on cladding

Paul Broadhead, Head of Mortgage and Housing Policy at the BSA said:

25 Feb 2021 Political parties

Explained: The Row Between Alex Salmond And Nicola Sturgeon That Threatens To Tear The SNP Apart

A very public feud between the Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and her predecessor Alex Salmond has engulfed Scottish politics in recent months, PoliticsHome explains the background to the complex saga.

23 Jul 2020 Coronavirus

Boris Johnson hails ‘sheer might of our union’ in Covid-19 fight as he heads to Scotland to mark first year as PM

Boris Johnson has praised the “sheer might” of the United Kingdom in the coronavirus crisis as he marked one year as Prime Minister with a trip to Scotland.

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22 Jul 2020 Culture

Scottish Government criticised after re-imposing ban on gaming machines in betting shops

Betting shops in Scotland have been ordered to switch off their gaming machines, just days after the Scottish Government announced it was lifting the controversial ban.

11 May 2020 Coronavirus

Nicola Sturgeon urges Scots not to get ‘distracted’ by lockdown changes in England

Nicola Sturgeon has told Scotland that lockdown changes announced by Boris Johnson on Sunday “do not apply here”.

04 May 2020 Coronavirus

Lockdown extension ‘very likely’ as infection rates remain too high, Nicola Sturgeon warns

The Scottish First Minister has warned the country not to expect any “meaningful change” to current lockdown measures this week.

23 Apr 2020 Coronavirus

Nicola Sturgeon promises 'grown up conversation' with voters as she unveils Scottish government plans for easing lockdown

Nicola Sturgeon has promised a “grown-up conversation” with the Scottish public as she unveiled her government's plan to lift Scotland’s coronavirus lockdown.

14 Apr 2020 Coronavirus

Number 10 shoots down claim coronavirus PPE is being diverted from Scotland as Nicola Sturgeon demands investigation

Downing Street has rejected claims that the Government is telling manufacturers of personal protective equipment to prioritise England over Scotland as the UK fights the coronavirus.

05 Apr 2020 Coronavirus

Scotland’s chief medical officer apologises for flouting lockdown advice to visit second home

Scotland's chief medical officer said she “apologises unreservedly” after being caught failing to follow social distancing rules by visiting her second home.

18 Mar 2020 Political parties

Scottish government ditches plans for indyref2 in 2020 over coronavirus crisis

The Scottish government has abandoned plans to hold a second independence referendum this year due to the coronavirus outbreak.