First Minister lays out programme for government
A second independence referendum, action on climate change, driver-less buses in Fife and electric planes were all included in the SNP’s programme for government.
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Fears raised over suitability of government’s deposit return scheme
The Scottish Government is set on continuing with a standard deposit return scheme price and the inclusion of glass, despite concerns raised from drinks-industry leaders.
Scottish Government could ban sale of high-caffeine ‘energy drinks’ to under-16s
The Scottish Government could ban the sale of high-caffeine "energy drinks" to under-16s.
Scottish government drug services cuts ‘made situation worse’ as calls are made to decriminalise drug possession
A cross-party group of Scottish MPs has said decriminalisation may be the most "pragmatic" method of ending Scotland's drug-related health crisis.
Calls for more Holyrood funding for drug treatment service
A new report from a leading drug addiction recovery group has called on the Scottish Government to create a "recovery minister" position.
Troubled NHS Tayside still facing ‘significant challenges’, finds auditor
NHS Tayside still faces "significant challenges" according to a fifth emergency audit into its financial and operational management.
Scottish Office defends big increase in Facebook and Twitter spending
The Scottish Office has defended spending "tens of thousands" of pounds on its social media budget since the start of the year.
Police Scotland denies any wrongdoing over ‘grab bag’ tweet after private company links discovered
Police Scotland has denied any wrongdoing after links between a tweet it sent out and a private company selling ready-made "grab and go" emergency bags were uncovered.
Scottish Government ‘completely ignorant’ to impact of budget cuts on drug deaths
The Scottish Government has been accused of being "completely ignorant" to the impact of budget cuts to drug and alcohol partnerships and their impact on drug deaths.
Dundee has third highest rate of ‘workless households’ in UK
Dundee recorded the second highest rate in Scotland of the number of households with no adults in employment, figures have shown.