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For Women Scotland Considers Further Legal Action Against Scottish Government

For Women Scotland, the group behind April's Supreme Court ruling on biological sex, may sue the Scottish government again over concerns about the implementation of the ruling in prisons, schools, and other areas, arguing that the government's focus on toilet policies overshadows the wider implicati...

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Gender Equality
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Couple Loses Winter Fuel Payment Case, but Governments Partially Reverse Cuts

A Scottish couple's legal challenge against the UK and Scottish governments over winter fuel payment cuts failed in court; however, both governments partially reversed their decisions following the case, with the UK fully restoring the payments and Scotland partially restoring payments while introdu...

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Reduced Inequality
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Firearm Recovered in Edinburgh Gang Feud Investigation

Police in Edinburgh have recovered a firearm from Roseburn Path, linking it to an ongoing gang feud between criminal organizations in Edinburgh and Glasgow, resulting in 42 arrests and ongoing investigations under Operation Portaledge.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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SNP Government Faces Criticism Amidst Widespread Policy Failures

New statistics reveal a "day of shame" for Scotland's SNP government, showing failures in health (A&E performance at 65.5%), justice (73% rise in violent crime since 2021), environment (missed carbon emission targets), and the economy (14,000 unemployment rise in three months), with a 33% increase i...

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Good Health and Well-being
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Scotland to Strengthen Gaelic Medium Education Rights

Scottish Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes announced new legislation that would strengthen parents' rights to request Gaelic medium education (GME) in their local area, allowing the government to request viability assessments from local authorities if GME is not provided; the Scottish Languages Bill...

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Quality Education
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Isle of Mull Residents Challenge School Location Decision

Isle of Mull residents are legally challenging Argyll and Bute Council's decision to build a \$43 million school near Tobermory, citing the inadequate location and ignoring the petition and protests held by the community, instead of choosing a more central location to reduce travel time for students...

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Quality Education
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Scotland to Roll Out Gonorrhoea Vaccine Amidst Rising Infection Rates

Scotland will launch a targeted gonorrhoea vaccination program in August 2025, using a repurposed meningitis B vaccine, to combat a 59% rise in infections since 2020, totaling 5,999 cases in 2023, impacting mainly gay and bisexual men and those aged 16-25.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Inverurie Abattoir Closure Jeopardizes New Facility Plans

Scotbeef's Inverurie slaughterhouse closed this week, causing 90 job losses and jeopardizing a new abattoir project partly funded by a £4 million Scottish government grant; the company cited challenging market conditions, pausing work and initiating a review of the project's viability.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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WWII Secret Agent Lodge in Scottish Highlands Up for Sale

Inverlair Lodge, a Scottish Highlands property previously used by Britain's WWII Special Operations Executive (SOE) to house foreign secret agents deemed unsuitable for deployment, is on sale for over \$1.8 million.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Acorn Project Funding Expected in UK Spending Review

The UK government is expected to announce funding for the Acorn Project, a carbon capture and storage facility in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, during its upcoming spending review; this follows years of delays and lobbying from business leaders, while facing criticism from environmental groups.

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Climate Action
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UK Winter Fuel Payment U-Turn Creates Disparity for Scottish Pensioners

The UK government unexpectedly reinstated winter fuel payments for English and Welsh pensioners, leaving the Scottish government, which already provides a devolved benefit, to address a potential £100 shortfall for some Scottish pensioners below the £35,000 income threshold, despite receiving an add...

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No Poverty
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Syme Wins KLM Open Golf Tournament

Connor Syme won the KLM Open golf tournament in Amsterdam, defeating Joakim Lagergren by two strokes (-11 to -9) on a windy and wet final day; Daan Huizing was the top Dutch player, finishing tied for 19th.

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