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Scotland has 'no intention' to ban cats

The Associated Press on MSN · 1d

Facing a flap over cats, Scotland’s government denies it plans to ban felines

The Scottish government wants everyone to know it does not plan to ban cats. First Minister John Swinney was forced to issue the statement after a report by independent experts branded felines a threat to Scotland’s wildlife.

Popular Science · 13h

Relax, Whiskers. Scotland is not banning cats

The Scottish Animal Welfare Commission estimates that domestic felines annually kill at least 27 million animals in the UK.

Mental Floss on MSN · 8h

Scotland Has “No Intention” of Banning Cats, First Minister Confirms

Whispers of a cat ownership ban in Scotland circulated the internet recently. The rumors caused so much outrage that the country’s head of government, First Minister John Swinney, had to dispel the notion of any official ban.

Alcohol-related deaths in Scotland reach highest level in over 15 years

Office for National Statistics data shows there were 1,277 deaths due to conditions wholly caused by alcohol in 2023.

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Scotland heading for largest pro-independence majority in history

A Scottish Labour “implosion” means voters are set to return the largest pro-independence Holyrood majority in the history of ...

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Scotland insists ‘no cat ban’ as report sparks ‘panic’ among pet owners

Reaction to a report into the impact of cats in Scotland on the country's wildlife has caused anger among charities.

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Scenic loch becomes magnet for Scotland's plastic waste

At the head of beautiful Loch Long in Argyll sits one of Scotland's biggest plastic problems. A combination of prevailing ...

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UK Government ‘hoodwinking’ public over GB Energy, says Swinney

Scotland’s First Minister has accused the UK Government of “hoodwinking” the public over GB Energy’s ability to bring down ...

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