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‘Substantial’ rise in trading costs after Brexit, Scottish Government claims
Scotland’s Brexit Secretary accused the UK Government of having imposed “extra burdens” on businesses at a time of “unprecedented challenge”.
Russell told Australians he wants Indyref2 in 2021
Constitution Secretary Mike Russell told the Australian High Commissioner he hoped an independence referendum could take place by the end of this year, new documents show.
Mike Russell: Tory MSP should ‘hang head in shame’ over Brexit deal support
Scotland’s Constitution Secretary has said a Conservative MSP should “hang his head in shame” for supporting the Brexit deal, as the pair clashed during a Holyrood committee meeting.
Bill to allow Scotland to ‘keep pace’ with EU law passes Holyrood
A Bill aimed at allowing Scotland to “keep pace” with EU law on devolved matters has been passed at Holyrood.
Post-Christmas lockdown a ‘possibility’ as ‘rising tide of Covid’ increases transmission risk
Tougher coronavirus restrictions or a full lockdown after Christmas is a "possibility" as a "rising tide" of new infections pushes the R number in Scotland above one, the deputy first minister has said.
‘No ifs, no buts’ – Scots warned against Hogmanay parties
Scots are being urged to follow coronavirus rules and not meet for Hogmanay.
Fox hunters trying to bypass coronavirus regulations, Green MSP claims
Fox hunters are attempting to create a “super exemption” to coronavirus restrictions so dozens of people can take part in meets, a Green MSP has said.
Sturgeon campaigning against aviation sector, claims Edinburgh Airport boss
Edinburgh Airport’s chief executive has accused First Minister Nicola Sturgeon of campaigning against his industry as he attacked the Scottish Government over airport coronavirus testing.
Scotland to stockpile medicines as part of Brexit resilience plans
Essential medicines will be stockpiled ahead of Brexit as the Scottish Government plans for the end of the transition period, Constitution Secretary Mike Russell has announced.
Think carefully before seeing family at Christmas, Sturgeon warns Scots
Nicola Sturgeon has urged Scots to “think carefully” before forming a Christmas bubble with family and friends over the festive season.
Indyref2: Cost of second independence vote ‘miniscule’ next to Brexit
Civil servant time should not be taken up organising another referendum, Scottish Labour's new constitution spokesperson has said.
Travel restrictions: Terminally ill mum can go on final holiday with children
A Fife mother with terminal cancer will be able to take her children on a final holiday to Tenerife despite concerns that coronavirus travel restrictions would prevent her from getting to Edinburgh airport.
Boris Johnson likened to Henry VIII in fiery Commons exchange
Boris Johnson's approach to Scotland has been likened to a Henry VIII military campaign, with accusations the prime minister is out to "destroy" the devolved settlement.
Professor Jason Leitch defends schools moves as Covid numbers rise
The Scottish Government has defended its policy on schools and the shut-down of hospitality during the second wave of the pandemic.
Coronavirus legislation includes accidental loophole for places of worship
The Scottish Government has been urged to urgently amend a mistake in coronavirus legislation that means places of worship may not be committing an offence if they fail to ensure social distancing.
Brexit will be ‘crisis of UK Government making’, Michael Gove is told
Brexit will be a “crisis entirely of the UK Government’s making”, a key ally of Nicola Sturgeon has said, as he dismissed Westminster claims that they had been “working collaboratively” with Scottish ministers.
Michael Gove slates Scottish ministers for not providing Brexit preparation plans
Michael Gove has berated Nicola Sturgeon's government for not sharing information on Scotland's readiness for Brexit.
Internal Market Bill: US health firms could ‘force their way’ into Scottish NHS under plan
American health giants could "force their way" into Scotland's NHS under controversial plans being debated at Westminster, it has been claimed.
Boris Johnson issues rallying cry to Tory MPs to back controversial Brexit plans
Boris Johnson has urged Tory MPs to support controversial plans to override the Brexit divorce deal, amid legal threats from Brussels and Edinburgh.
Rogue state? Boris Johnson defends controversial plan to change Brexit treaty
Boris Johnson has been accused of turning the UK into a "rogue state" after it was revealed Number 10 intended to "break international law" in order to draw up a new Brexit agreement.
Michael Gove accused of ‘gerrymandering’ after hinting change to referendum voting rights
Michael Gove has been accused of "gerrymandering" after hinting the UK Government would look to widen the pool of eligible voters in the event of a second independence referendum.
Boris Johnson ‘taking back control from Scotland’ with UK internal market plan
Boris Johnson's post-Brexit plan for a UK internal market will see Westminster "taking back control from Scotland", MSPs have heard.
Scottish prisoners could be released from jails early under ‘last resort’ coronavirus emergency powers
Fishing chief urges end to politicians’ ‘squabbling’
Politicians should stop bickering over constitutional issues and get on with protecting the fishing industry, according to a fishing boss.