Tag: scottish news
Calls for resignations as business backlash hits Labour over Aberdeen Gardens...
By Martin Kelly The ruling Labour group at Aberdeen City Council are today facing calls to resign after business leaders and opposition parties rounded...
Scottish universities best in UK for attracting new students
By Andrew Barr New UCAS figures have revealed a gulf between the impact of free education policy in Scotland and increased fees in England. The...
UK recession means ‘shovel ready projects’ now urgent says First Minister
By a Newsnet reporter Scotland’s First Minister Alex Salmond has called on UK PM David Cameron to release funding for so called ‘shovel ready’...
UK Coalition feud as Cameron distances himself from Lib Dem Moore
By G.A.Ponsonby A rift has erupted at the heart of the UK coalition after remarks made by Scottish Secretary Michael Moore in which he...
Blow to ‘anti-Independence’ campaign as Michael Moore admits ‘Union outdated’
By G.A.Ponsonby Secretary of State for Scotland Michael Moore has caused astonishment by claiming he is no longer a Unionist and that the centuries...
First Minister demands “full apology” from Labour party after trade mission...
By G.A.Ponsonby Scotland’s First Minister Alex Salmond has demanded a “complete apology at the earliest possible opportunity” from the Labour party after an MSP...
Forensics under fire: Scottish Fingerprint Inquiry set to publish its findings
by a Newsnet reporter The long awaited Scottish Fingerprint Inquiry into the Shirley McKie affair is set to announce its findings next week. The Public Judicial...
Latest Social Attitudes Survey shows ‘huge surge’ in favour of independence
The SNP has welcomed a new survey showing support for independence would enjoy a massive majority if Scotland ended up with a stronger economy. In...
Lloyds report shows increasing confidence in Scottish renewable sector
By a Newsnet reporter A report to be published today by Lloyds Bank Corporate Markets will show that 26% of oil and gas companies...
UK Border Agency under fire as £millions wasted on cancelled flights
By a Newsnet reporter UK Ministers have been urged to ‘get a grip’ after it emerged the UK Border Agency has wasted over £3...