First Minister Scotland

Scotland has 'no intention' to ban cats

Scotland denies rumored plans to ban cats after commission suggests restricting feline ownership to protect birds

An idependent report recommended the Scottish government place “restrictions” on cat ownership in specific rural areas frequented by endangered or at-risk bird species.

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Scotland has 'no intention' to ban cats, despite online rumors

Scotland's first minister reassured the public that the country had no plans to ban pet cats after a report sparked rumors online.

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Cats won’t be banned in Scotland, the government confirms

The Scottish Animal Welfare Commission said cats kill at least 700 million birds and other animals each year in the U.K. It advised the government to consider a range of measures, including keeping domestic cats indoors or on leashes, to protect endangered species such as Scottish wildcats.

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Swinney rules out return of lynx to Scotland

The first minister tells farmers that no carnivorous species will be reintroduced under his government.

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John Swinney accuses Anas Sarwar of 'opening the door' to Nigel Farage in 'desperate' bid to become First Minister

The First Minister said he feared Sarwar could "give in" to Farage because the Scottish Labour leader wants to be FM.

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The First Minister’s open letter to care experienced people

First Minister John Swinney It is five years since Scotland made its Promise, that we, as a nation, will do all that we can to improve how we support you ...

First Minister's Questions

This week, Russell Findlay and Anas Sarwar are joined by Lorna Slater to pose opposition party leaders' questions We know ...

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Swinney rules out reintroduction of lynx or any large carnivores in Scotland

John Swinney has said his Government will not allow a legal release of lynx or other large carnivores in Scotland, as he also urged caution on the reintroduction of beavers. The First Minister was ...

Scotland’s offshore wind risks ‘stalling of momentum’, warns minister

Scotland’s offshore wind industry risks a “stalling of momentum” if developers fail to do better in the UK’s renewables subsidy auction this year, deputy first minister Kate Forbes has warned.

First Minister's Questions: Swinney pressed on NHS recovery and Heathrow runway

First Minister's Questions will get started at about 12:00. This week Russell Findlay and Anas Sarwar are joined by Scottish ...

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