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Drinks industry says Edinburgh’s deposit return programme is impractical
Former North Sea oil and gas yard to get new lease of life as renewable energy hub
Aberdeen’s energy industry warns that vows of a low-carbon future are undermined by poor planning and slow decision-making
Sunak’s administration is preparing for another constitutional clash with Edinburgh
MSPs seek pause in aquaculture growth over environmental and welfare concerns as mortality doubles
Drinks sector faces similar restrictions as tobacco under proposals designed to tackle country’s alcohol-related problems
First minister prioritised social issues over the economy, say critics
SNP leader’s authority has been weakened by rows over independence strategy and transgender laws
Opponents see health as key battleground to argue that the SNP has failed in office
SNP says push on renewable energy is needed but industry warns against hasty transition
Deputy first minister John Swinney says increases will help ‘challenging economic conditions’
We have the potential for a economy-boosting, climate-friendly transition to clean power and green jobs
SNP says London’s rejection of trial visa programme for immigrant workers proves its case
Only independence and EU membership will secure our future prosperity
Scottish first minister denies ‘impropriety’ in procurement during parliamentary inquiry
Majority of savings will be found through ‘reprioritisation’ in the health service
First minister describes Britain as being in economic decline and wants quick transition from pound with own central bank
First minister will ‘never give up on Scottish democracy’ even if she loses court case
Closing address to SNP conference to blame ‘aggressive unionism’ for undermining devolution
Focus on Brexit and Truss’s missteps is not sufficient to win the campaign, experts argue
New investment bank failed to spend its £200mn annual lending budget last year
Mackay takes ‘share of responsibility’ for awarding of £97mn contract to Ferguson Marine Engineering
Distillery numbers at record high, with exports on track to match or pass pre-pandemic levels
Gimme smelter
Private collector in Asia buys single malt from 1975 for more than its Ardbeg distillery was sold for
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