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Center38%
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Europe · EdinburghScotland's final legal COVID requirement to be lifted - though the Scottish government is still recommending the use of face masks where appropriate. The long-planned easing of rules comes a day after Scotland's first minister was reported to police after appearing to breach the face mask rule. Nicola Sturgeon was filmed not wearing a face covering as she greeted customers in a barber's shop in East Kilbride.See the Story
Face mask laws end in Scotland
43% Left coverage: 7 sources
First MinisterJim McColl, former owner of Ferguson Marine, called Nicola Sturgeon a liar during an interview with the BBC. He also disputed the party leader's claim that 400 jobs were saved by the contract for the ferries. The two ships, the Glen Sannox and the unnamed hull 802 are now at least five years late and running at 150m over budget.See the Story
“That was a slip by the First Minister" Jim McColl brands Nicola Sturgeon a liar over island ferries deal
50% Right coverage: 4 sources
Europe · EdinburghThe Institute of Economic Affairs said the policy has had little positive impact on public health.See the Story
Minimum alcohol pricing has cost Scots £270m, think tank claims
75% Left coverage: 4 sources
Europe · ScotlandNicola Sturgeon refused to comment on contents of legal advice on indyref2. SNP leader gave another indication that a push for a vote could end up in the courts. Opposition parties called for clarity around whether the Scottish Government would publish legal advice as ordered to do so. But Scottish Conservatives leader Douglas Ross refused to say UK Government should publish its own legal advice.See the Story
Nicola Sturgeon to consider 'carefully' whether to release Scottish independence referendum legal advice
Coverage: 5 sources
Scottish Government · EdinburghDriven by the far-left Greens, the Scottish Government is looking to bring in a gender-neutral uniform policy.See the Story
Readers' Letters: Gender agenda is confusing young people
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
SNPJackie Baillie, Labour MSP for Dumbarton, slammed the Scottish Government for signing off on a two per cent rise above inflation on bills.See the Story
SNP Government accused of failing to rule out 12% rise in water charges
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
Scottish GovernmentOban High School Uniform Reform Group welcomed the announcement. They said it was a 'massive step forward' to achieve its aims of less 'stringent' rules around what children wear to school. The consultation seeks the views of pupils, parents, and carers. The Scottish Government said it is not intended that the school uniform items will be mandated.See the Story
Oban uniform group urge input into national consultation
Trains · UkraineLast trains to Aberdeen, Dundee and Perth all leave before 7.45pm. If you need to get back to Edinburgh, you will have to hotfoot it across to Glasgow Queen Street to get the last service to Waverley at 10.15pm. Scottish Tories called on Scotrail to lay on extra trains to ensure fans can get back from their biggest game in more than 20 years.See the Story
Scotland fans warned about Scotrail chaos ahead of pivotal clash against Ukraine
Scottish GovernmentThere is a limit on the size of solar panel projects before they have to go through a planning application. In Scotland this limit is 50kW, while in the rest of the UK it is double that. The Scottish Government has indicated that it will review the rules as part of wider changes to permitted developments.See the Story
Scottish Government holding back solar power - Rennie
Latest News Stories
Europe · EdinburghSee the Story
Scotland’s gender recognition reform bill to be published amid growing tensions
60% Left coverage: 5 sources
SNPSee the Story
Scottish Child Payment to increase to £25 a week by end of 2022
Coverage: 4 sources
EuropeSee the Story
Government ordered to publish indyref legal advice - BBC News
67% Left coverage: 3 sources
Europe · EdinburghSee the Story
Scottish Government's 'super sponsor' scheme for Ukrainian refugees opens
Coverage: 4 sources
EuropeSee the Story
Sturgeon suggests first Ukrainian refugees could arrive in Scotland this weekend
100% Left coverage: 3 sources
Europe · UkraineSee the Story
Ukraine-Russia: Scotland 'stands ready' to take 3,000 refugees as 'super sponsor', declares Nicola Sturgeon
50% Left coverage: 4 sources
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