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Westminster dragging down Scots efforts to tackle drug deaths, filmmaker says

WESTMINSTER’S draconian anti-drug laws are “dragging down” Scotland’s efforts to tackle addiction and “massively” increasing fatalities,…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Ambulance staff set for industrial action in fight for higher wages

Ambulance staff are set for industrial action that will see them only work their contracted hours in their fight for higher wages. Unite has said 1,500 members are set to take part.

Glasgow Live

Scottish Government must act quickly to avoid winter strikes as lives are on the line

There is no doubt that a strike, however justified, will lead to a further drop in patient care and that simply cannot be allowed to happen.

Daily Record

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Jason Leitch opens new pre-op assessment unit at Ayrshire hospital

Professor Jason Leitch CBE, National Clinical Director for the Scottish Government, visited University Hospital Crosshouse this week to formally open the new unit.

Daily Record

Report calls for devolution of asylum support to Holyrood

A report into the care of New Scots has found the long-term solution for contrasting approaches to asylum support by Holyrood and Westminster is…

The National (Scotland)

Investment in safety measures on A9 announced at road group meeting in Pitlochry

Transport minister Jenny Gilruth revealed that £95,000 will be spent on improved signage and road markings at Ballinluig, the A9/B8079 junction at Pitagowan and the A9 at Ralia to further improve road safety

Daily Record

£17.6m funding boost for green heating scheme will bring 'social and economic value'

The zero carbon buildings minister set out a plan on Friday to grow the green heating sector in Scotland

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Scottish Ambulance Service staff set to take industrial action over pay dispute

It comes after the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) confirmed nurses are set to strike, as are college and university lecturers, and teaching staff

The National (Scotland)

More than 100 Ukrainian refugees housed in two West Lothian hotels

West Lothian Council says the challenge is finding suitable accommodation, or hosts for large families and single men.

Edinburgh Live

Nurses in Forth Valley set to strike for first time in history over pay and conditions dispute

The action was confirmed by the RCN this week - with ministers insisting there is no more money for additional rises.

Daily Record

Strike date announced for Lanarkshire schools

Teachers have voted to stage industrial action for the first time in four decades

Daily Record

Teacher strikes not inevitable says minister as enhanced pay offer indicated

Shirley-Anne Somerville said the Scottish Government is “absolutely determined” to find alternative funding for the teacher pay deal.

The National (Scotland)

Teacher strike in Scotland could be prevented if 'additional funding' is found, claims SNP minister

Education secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville has insisted school closures caused by strikes were "not inevitable".

Daily Record

Sturgeon sets out hopes for ‘good relationship’ with Sunak

The new Prime Minister held his first official meeting with the First Minister yesterday

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Edinburgh Live

Fury as Edinburgh heritage boss works from home 11,000 miles away in New Zealand

Historic Environment Scotland has been urged to explain the benefit to the taxpayer of the arrangement that includes their financial boss flying to New Zealand for nine weeks

Daily Record

Dumfries and Galloway nurses to strike for first time in history

Members of the Royal College of Nursing have voted for industrial action after rejecting a pay offer from the Scottish Government

Daily Record

NHS Lanarkshire records its worst ever A&E waiting times

New figures show the health board has recorded an all time low

The National (Scotland)

Ross Greer: Scottish Greens have the policies that will put people first

WE can’t stick to the same failed policies that brought us here. An independent Scotland must have an economy that works for both the people and…

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Daily Record

Scotland risks 'grinding to a halt' as teachers join nurses and train drivers in voting for strikes

Ministers being urged to get round the table with trade unions to prevent the country from sliding into "strike chaos" this winter.

Daily Record

Heritage quango boss jets off to New Zealand for nine weeks while tourist landmarks stay closed

EXCLUSIVE: Historic Environment Scotland has been urged to explain the benefit to the taxpayer of the arrangement

The National (Scotland)

‘Disgusting’: Bust up as fringe political party plans protest at sexual health clinic

A FRINGE political party in Scotland has been labelled “disgusting” after announcing plans to protest outside a sexual health clinic.

The National (Scotland)

Are Unionists right to say the Scottish Government's budget is not 'fixed'?

IS the Scottish Government budget fixed, or could they do as Unionist politicians demand and find more money?

Daily Record

Patients of Callander dental practice told surgery is stopping NHS treatment to go private

The Infinity Blu Dental Care and Implant Clinic, in Main Street, Callander, will stop offering NHS treatment to patients aged over 18 from next February with patients offered the chance to go private.

Edinburgh Live

Nurses' strike in Edinburgh and what the historic vote means for you

Nurses around Scotland has said "enough is enough" and have voted to strike for the first time ever. It comes after a dispute over pay as the Scottish Government says there is 'no new money' left.

The Independent UK

Sturgeon: ‘Hard limit’ in pay negotiations without more money from Westminster

Nicola Sturgeon said ‘there is a hard limit without additional resources from Westminster in what we can do’ amid union pay negotiations.

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