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thenational.scot > politics > 26546319.scotland-must-seize-control-currency

Independence means little if Scotland remains tied to the pound

8+ hour, 34+ min ago   (730+ words) DOES an independent Scotland “really” need its own currency? Let me put it this way – if the entire point of independence is to fly the Saltire in place of the Union Jack, and to replace God Save the King with…...

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thenational.scot > news > 26544081.greens-force-vote-close-snp-government-israel-boycott-loophole

Greens to force vote to close ‘loopholes’ in Scottish Government Israel boycott

8+ hour, 37+ min ago   (410+ words) THE Scottish Greens will use an opposition debate at Holyrood this week to force a vote on strengthening the Scottish Government’s boycott of Israel. The motion on Wednesday will call for any company, parent company or subsidiary involved in illegal…...

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thenational.scot > news > 26546086.scottish-greens-force-holyrood-vote-ai-data-centre-moratorium

Scottish Greens to force Holyrood vote on AI data centre moratorium

23+ hour, 33+ min ago   (646+ words) THE Scottish Greens have announced they will force a Holyrood vote on halting AI data centre applications. They have accused SNP ministers of “sitting on the fence” as speculative proposals for the energy-hungry infrastructure continue to mount. The Scottish Government…...

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thenational.scot > news > 26545899.andy-burnham-urged-blacklist-aberdeen-firm-israeli-settlements

Andy Burnham urged to blacklist Scottish firm linked to illegal Israeli settlement

1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (547+ words) ANDY Burnham has been urged to “blacklist” a company with links to illegal Israeli settlements from a license to drill in the North Sea by a former first minister after the Prime Minister announced sanctions last week. Humza Yousaf has…...

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thenational.scot > news > 26544000.snp-ministers-urged-create-golf-cluster-benefit-highlands

Could a golf 'cluster' in the Highlands benefit Scotland 'like Disney in Florida'?

1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (1110+ words) CONTROVERSIAL plans to build a golf course on a protected Scottish beach could generate millions for the Highland economy while helping to combat depopulation problems that have persisted since the Clearances, one of Scotland’s leading economists has said. Speaking to…...

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thenational.scot > news > 26545284.clyde-ship-heritage-project-faces-race-save-historic-frigate

'Golden chance' to revive Clyde shipbuilding at risk of being scuppered

1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (979+ words) A "GOLDEN" chance to revitalise the former shipbuilding communities along the Clyde could be scuppered because of a two-week deadline to move an historic ship from Pakistan before it is destroyed. Clyde Naval Heritage (CNH) have been told they have…...

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thenational.scot > news > 26545477.angus-businessman-wins-latest-round-car-giants-18m-legal

Scottish businessman wins latest round against car giants in £18m legal battle

1+ day, 18+ hour ago   (653+ words) A SCOTTISH businessman who is locked in a bitter legal battle with car giants Renault and Nissan after he was forced to close his family-run dealership after 45 years has won the latest stage of his claim. Kevin Mackie is suing…...

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thenational.scot > news > 26544724.beloved-fife-baynes-bakerys-11m-major-expansion-plan-approved

Beloved Fife bakery's £11 million major expansion plans approved

2+ day, 3+ hour ago   (578+ words) A BELOVED Scottish bakery’s £11 million plans to expand its operating base as part of a bid to double its number of outlets have been approved. Fife Council green-lit Baynes the Family Bakers' extension plans at its Lochore base earlier this…...

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thenational.scot > politics > 26538987.huge-ai-data-centres-actually-give-back-scotland

What would these huge planned AI data centres actually give back to Scotland?

3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (458+ words) Good evening! This week's edition of the In Common newsletter comes from Craig Dalzell. A PROMINENT member of the Scottish financial sector is worried about data centres. Not for quite the same reasons as many of the rest of us…...

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thenational.scot > news > 26538797.skinny-magazine-announces-sudden-closure-20-years

Renowned Scottish magazine announces sudden closure after 20 years

3+ day, 21+ hour ago   (403+ words) A RENOWNED Scottish cultural magazine has announced it is "ceasing operations" after 20 years. The Skinny, a monthly free magazine distributed in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dundee, said they were "devastated" to confirm the news, apologising to staff and readers for the…...