The Scottish Government has recently faced scrutiny over various issues, including the exclusion of glass from the deposit return scheme, demands to follow the UK Government's recommendations on gender identity services, and accusations of betraying victims by the Justice Secretary. Additionally, there have been calls for industrial action by GMB Scotland members, criticism of the government's failure to set the agenda on key issues by First Minister Humza Yousaf, and debates over the effectiveness of increasing the cost of alcohol to tackle societal problems.
The Scottish Government, officially known as Riaghaltas na h-Alba in Scottish Gaelic, is the devolved government of Scotland. Led by the First Minister, the government is responsible for a range of devolved matters, including health, education, justice, and transport. The government operates from Holyrood, the Scottish Parliament building in Edinburgh, and is structured with Cabinet Secretaries and Ministers overseeing specific portfolios. The government's policies and decisions impact the lives of Scottish residents and play a crucial role in shaping the country's future.
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Fears Climate Change Committee’s advice not to allow carryover from last carbon budget will be ignored
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The country has 8,365 people behind bars - the highest number since 2012 and 700 more than the same time last year.
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Some have raised concerns about the conversion therapy plans and how they could impact parenting
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The First Minister took up the post last week, with a renewed focus on the economy.
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Labour slams “clown show” Tory government.
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Scotland’s deposit return scheme will not include glass, a senior SNP minister has confirmed.
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A year after becoming First Minister, Humza Yousaf has failed to set the agenda on mainstream, election-winning issues
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A ballot of GMB Scotland members revealed huge support for a formal vote on industrial action
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Angela Constance, the justice secretary, accused the UK Government of betraying victims north of the border
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Making Scotland a better place to live by tackling poverty is likely to be best way to fundamentally reduce deaths caused by alcohol and drugs
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Following the publishing of Dr Hilary Cass’ report, which studied gender identity services for young people in England and which provided recommendations for the NHS in England, the Scottish Government has faced demands to follow the UK Government in im
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MSPs are set to increase the cost of alcohol but opinions remain split over the policy's effectiveness.
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The Hollywood actor, Leonardo DiCaprio, has posted about Scotland on Instagram to his 61.1 million followers
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Partners in the joint venture -- Southern Israel Bridging Fund (SIBF), the Rashi Foundation, and ICA in Israel -- will invest $4m in startups developing tech that benefits society
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Editorial: The inequalities that have grown up around housing are glaring. Abolishing no-fault evictions should be just the start
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The network of around 25 centres – from Lerwick to Portree and Dumfries – will close over the next two years.
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The Climate Change Committee says it is now ‘impossible’ to meet its 2030 emissions targets
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The Scottish Government said agreement had been reached with Argyll and Bute and Inverclyde councils
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Conservatives also call for more grants to help people upgrade their homes
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Northern Ireland's power-sharing government has been restored after a two-year impasse, but a funding dispute threatens to overshadow the achievement.