Màiri McAllan, a Scottish politician and member of the Scottish National Party (SNP), has recently made headlines for her role as the Minister for Environment, Biodiversity, and Land Reform in Scotland since May 2021. She has been actively involved in policy decisions, including confirming that Scotland's deposit return scheme will not include glass. McAllan's responsibilities in environmental matters have drawn attention, especially amid concerns raised by the Climate Change Committee about meeting emissions targets.
Born in 1993, Màiri McAllan has been serving as the Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for Clydesdale since her election. Her political career has seen her rise to a ministerial position, where she focuses on environmental issues, biodiversity, and land reform. McAllan's work and decisions as a senior SNP minister have been under scrutiny, reflecting her growing influence within the party and the government.
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Scotland’s deposit return scheme will not include glass, a senior SNP minister has confirmed.
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David Tydeman’s dismissal appears harsh, particularly as SNP ministers do not seem to think they should be held to similarly high standards
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The Climate Change Committee says it is now ‘impossible’ to meet its 2030 emissions targets
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Humza Yousaf’s wife Nadia El-Nakla is due to give birth in July
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MV Glen Sannox, which has been beset by delays, performed well in sea trials, according to David Tydeman, who runs the Ferguson shipyard in Port Glasgow
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Audit Scotland's report highlights the absence of a delivery board for the NSET and a lack of clear targets, raising concerns about financial management and public accountability.
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Devastating floods and drought have hit East Africa, causing widespread destruction and displacement.
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Scotland is experiencing heavy rain and flooding, leading to transport disruption and search operations for a missing 77-year-old man in the River Tay.
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Rishi Sunak announced a delay in the ban on new petrol and diesel cars, watering down measures to phase out gas boilers, and scrapping energy efficiency requirements.
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The Edinburgh tram inquiry report criticizes former finance secretary John Swinney for a litany of avoidable failures and cost overruns in the tram project.
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An official inquiry into the delayed and over-budget Edinburgh tram project found a litany of avoidable failures, with the project costing more than double the original estimate and opening with a curtailed route and another planned line axed altogether.
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Nicola Sturgeon has largely remained rooted in the west of Scotland and at home, raising questions about her influence on the SNP.