Tag: government
‘Collusion’ between INEOS and UK Government over Grangemouth plant dispute, claims...
By Martin Kelly A Labour MP has controversially accused the UK Government of colluding with the owners of the Grangemouth petro-chemical plant in...
UK Govt must ensure golden opportunity for Scotch beef not lost
By a Newsnet Reporter Scotland’s world renowned beef sector is currently facing both “massive opportunities” and “all too apparent” threats, say industry experts....
Scottish government’s principle of free education showing positive results
By Andrew Barr The latest figures from the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) have shown that Scotland is the only nation in the...
Setback for No campaign as poll shows Scots overwhelmingly reject Tory...
By a Newsnet reporter The strength of feeling amongst Scots unhappy with a Conservative led UK Government has been revealed following a poll which...
Charity tax cap scrapped in third Coalition U-turn in 4 days
By a Newsnet reporter In its third budget U-turn in four days, the UK Coalition have announced that they will not be going ahead...
Jobs boost for Dundee as Michelin commits to city
Over 100 jobs have been created and 860 safeguarded after the Michelin factory in Dundee confirmed a multi-million pound investment would turn it into...
Libya releases four foreign journalists
After having been detained for six weeks, accused of entering the country illegally, four foreign journalists have been released in Libya. ...
Foreign office summons Syrian ambassador
The UK Foreign Office Political Director Sir Geoffrey Adams called in the Syrian Ambassador Dr. Sami Khiyami on Wednesday to "express the UK's strong...
Huhne urged to resign over “green government” claims
UK Energy Minister Chris Huhne faces a call to resign if the Government does not heed to the scientific advice over climate change. ...
Minimum alcohol pricing could ‘hurt whisky exports’
The Scottish Whisky Association (SWA) has called for a meeting with the new SNP government to discuss the party's plans to introduce a minimum...