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Self-build loan fund extended across Scotland
Government scheme available where mainstream finance refused

Sturgeon sets out new legislative programme
Technical bills dominate as ministers focus on services

Immigration cases with media interest handled faster, report claims
Fast tracking system set up under Amber Rudd

MSP wants bill to protect local government rights
Consultation on enacting European charter supporting local choice

Devolved Governments should have trade negotiation role: Society
"Whole of government" approach needed to future trade policy

Brexit exposes unresolved devolution questions, MPs report
Committee regrets lack of consultation over EU Withdrawal Bill

Faculty backs "logical" limited partnership reform plans
Response however questions two aspects of proposed new law

Legal challenge to Holyrood Brexit Bill opens in Supreme Court
Seven Justices to rule on validity of Legal Continuity measure

Human Rights Committee raises concerns over Counter Terrorism Bill
MPs and peers warn of insufficient safeguards

Should Scotland have its own consumer investigations body, ministers ask?
Consultation opens on proposed Consumer Scotland to identify issues

Holyrood bill sets targets for cutting fuel poverty
Strategy to be set covering years to 2040

Yousaf becomes Justice Secretary as Matheson moves to transport
Reshuffle also sees Annabelle Ewing leave Government

Keeper apologises for land registration delays
Action plan to tackle 40,000 applications outside target time

Private schools to lose exemption in non-domestic rates proposals
Consultation on Barclay review covers other reliefs and appeal process

Ministers to consult on further FOI extensions
Arms' length organisations for public services among those in line

No fracking ban in place in Scotland, judge finds
Judicial review refused as "no legally enforceable prohibition"

Ministers failed journalists under freedom of information law: commissioner
Separate treatment inconsistent with "applicant-blind" approach of Act

Government paper warns of post-Brexit cross-border crime challenges
Ministers call for direct links with European enforcement agencies

More transport powers for local authorities under new bill
Service provision, low emission zones and smart ticketing among proposals

Holyrood holds out against EU Withdrawal Bill as MSPs refuse consent
Conservatives alone in backing acceptance of UK settlement offer

Brexit Bill should be rejected without settlement, MSPs report
Committee still believes Scotland-UK disagreement can be resolved

Holyrood ramps up budget scrutiny process
New process aimed at enhanced financial and fiscal powers

Scotland Office renamed after public confusion reported
Rebranding creates Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland

Proposed disclosure regime reforms go out to consultation
Disclosure Scotland aiming to reduce complexity of system