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Water of strife: Trump tariff knocked at least 10% off Scotch whisky exports to US

PUNITIVE US tariffs on single malt Scotch whisky knocked at least 10% off sales, according to research. The 25% tariffs cost whisky producers in the...

Scottish Government unveils £100m plan to make country a major producer of hydrogen fuel

THE Scottish Government has unveiled a £100m plan it claims will make the country a leading provider of hydrogen fuel. Ministers say the five-year plan,...

Scots council workers plan strike as unions warn “members are at breaking point”

SCOTS council workers are planning strike action, as unions warn “members are at breaking point”. Action will be taken in half of Scotland’s local authority...

Scottish government propose ‘compliance notices’ to tackle fraudulent food packaging

A CONSULTATION is launching into a proposed new method for dealing with fraudulent or mislabelled food packaging. Food Standards Scotland (FSS) are testing the waters...

Move to keep face coverings in schools slammed for “glaring inconsistencies”

Safety precautions for tackling the spread of Covid-19 in Scottish schools are to remain in place after the October break. The Scottish Government have announced...

Charities urge UK governments to boost support for asylum seekers

A report published by two humanitarian charities is calling for changes to the rights and support given to people seeking asylum. The British Red Cross...

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