Nicola Sturgeon: Scottish Parliament could block Brexit
Nicola Sturgeon has warned she would consider asking Holyrood to block the UK’s departure from Europe if MSPs are required to give formal backing for Brexit.
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Fergus Ewing removed from energy brief in Scottish cabinet reshuffle
Nicola Sturgeon has unveiled her new Cabinet in a reshuffle which has removed Fergus Ewing from his energy role.
Nicola Sturgeon hails historic third term in Scotland
Nicola Sturgeon’s SNP has won an historic third term in government at Holyrood, as Labour suffered further losses in its former Scottish heartlands.
Oil and gas firms being held back from fracking opportunities, says Fraser
North Sea oil and gas companies are being held up from maximising opportunities in fracking because of the Scottish Government’s moratorium on shale gas, claims a leading politician.
Exclusive: Nicola Sturgeon pledges to help struggling offshore sector by securing renewables deal
Nicola Sturgeon has pledged to help Scottish oil and gas companies secure contracts in the offshore renewables industry if her party is re-elected on May 5.
FM “not aware” of corruption allegations
Nicola Sturgeon has said she was “not aware” of allegations of corruption against the parent company of a Chinese firm she has signed an investment agreement with.
INEOS hopeful fracking will get the green light in Scotland
INEOS said it still expects fracking to be given the go-ahead in Scotland.
Exclusive: First Minister – Budget was ‘missed opportunity’ for North Sea
The North Sea oil and gas industry has pumped more than £300 billion into the Scottish and wider UK economy over the last four decades.
Scottish small businesses report gloomy outlook
A majority of small Scottish firms expect business conditions to worsen, according to a quarterly report.
Sturgeon and Davidson lock heads over oil predictions
Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson accused the SNP under former first minister Alex Salmond of trying to “con” people over oil revenues during the referendum campaign.
SNP fracking policy questioned as Labour confirms opposition
Nicola Sturgeon has insisted fracking in Scotland “ain’t allowed to happen“ as Labour announced its opposition to the controversial process.
First Minister hints at further help to boost exploration
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has hinted further support lies ahead for the North Sea oil and gas industry. The First Minister was in Aberdeen to meet with industry leaders as well as attending a meeting of the Energy Taskforce today.
Oil and gas firms get £12.5million to drive innovation
Oil and gas firms are to receive £12.5million to sustain growth and develop new technologies as part of a package of support announced by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.
First Minister says Scottish Government asked for more funding
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has revealed that UK ministers were “invited” to match the extra £254million funding for infrastructure announced by her government. The SNP leader said Keith Brown, cabinet secretary for infrastructure, had put that offer to the Conservatives during negotiations.
Scottish Government seeks more Westminster cash to support Aberdeen
The Scottish Government will continue to press the UK Government to offer more financial support to Scotland’s north east, after “inviting” David Cameron to match its own £379 million contribution, the First Minister has said. Nicola Sturgeon also told MSPs she will visit Aberdeen on Monday to announce further commitments to support the oil and gas industry.
First Minister confirms emergency measures, says industry “well placed” to benefit from future upturn
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced emergency measures to tackle the deepening oil and gas crisis will continue indefinitely.
Nicola Sturgeon brings cabinet together for North Sea crisis talks
A special meeting of the Scottish cabinet is being held today with talks focused on the oil and gas industry.
Sturgeon refuses to publish update on North Sea job losses
Nicola Sturgeon has refused to publish an update on North Sea job losses despite not having produced one for six months.
Exclusive: First Minister and energy chief fail to meet for six months
Nicola Sturgeon failed to hold a single meeting with her energy jobs chief for more than six months last year – despite at least 800 offshore workers being made redundant in that period.
Sturgeon says North Sea oil industry is “in crisis”
Nicola Sturgeon has admitted the oil industry in the north-east is now in crisis – despite one of her own MSPs claiming it was “booming” just days ago.
Renewables give £10million boost to Scottish communities says First Minister
Scotland’s communities are benefiting by £10 million every year as a result of renewable energy projects, the First Minister has said.
Sturgeon accused of having “more spin than a wind turbine” on climate change
The First Minister has been accused of having more spin than a wind turbine on climate change as she prepares to take part in global talks aimed at cutting environmentally harmful emissions.
First Minister to attend Paris climate summit
Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will attend the COP21 UN global climate change summit in Paris, the Scottish Government has confirmed.
Labour calls for new financial watchdog after oil forecast out by “6,000%”
Nicola Sturgeon has faced calls to set up a Scottish version of the Office for Budget Responsibility as Labour said forecasts on oil revenues were out by 6,000%.
Labour MSP claims government set to end fracking moratorium
The Scottish Government is preparing to abandon its moratorium on fracking after next year’s Holyrood election, Labour has claimed.