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UK Government urged to increase support as 5000 more children face poverty

GLASGOW will demand the UK Government steps up its support for citizens struggling with the cost of living as it was revealed 5000 more children are…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish school closures announced ahead of Queen’s coffin arrival in Edinburgh as huge crowds expected

Three Edinburgh education hubs will be closed for two days next week due to a large number of road closures in the city centre.

Daily Record

Significant disruption expected as Edinburgh hosts key ceremonial events - OLD

Full details on timing are yet to be confirmed by the royal household.

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Glasgow demands Liz Truss steps up cost of living help as 5,000 more city kids face poverty

There was cross-party support for a motion from Glasgow Labour leader George Redmond which labelled the current support package 'insufficient' and called for urgent action.

Glasgow Live

Queen Elizabeth II: Guidance on school closures as mourning period observed

Buckingham Palace confirmed that the Queen passed away "peacefully" at Balmoral yesterday afternoon at the age of 96. Schools currently remain open with more guidance expected in the coming days.

Glasgow Live

Ukrainian sponsor scheme has ‘progressed slower’ than expected, says minister

MATCHING Ukrainian refugees with Scottish sponsors has “progressed slower” than expected, a Scottish minister has said.

The National (Scotland)

Glasgow motorway site branded 'unsightly dump' must be cleared up

The land was used for the storage of vehicles during construction of the M74, but its current owner has now be told it must be partially cleared.

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Former SNP minister Derek Mackay denies he was 'fall guy' for Ferguson Marine ferry scandal

The former SNP minister - who quit government in disgrace in 2020 - denied he was the only person at fault over the CalMac ferry fiasco.

Daily Record

SQA strike action remains on with up to 55,000 appeals impacted

Unite the Union confirmed the first of a number of strike days will begin today after talks with the Scottish Qualifications Authority did not lead to any breakthroughs.

Glasgow Live

Douglas Ross defends PM's plan to freeze bills without windfall tax on energy firms

DOUGLAS Ross has defended Liz Truss’s plan to freeze energy bills despite the fact this will hit taxpayers in the pocket over the coming decades.

The National (Scotland)

$Nicola Sturgeon geared for clash with PM over new fracking and nuclear plans$

Nicola Sturgeon geared for clash with PM over new fracking and nuclear plans

SCOTTISH Energy Secretary Michael Matheson has said that the Scottish Government does not plan to issue any licences to allow fracking to take…

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney: Danger Liz Truss proposals could negatively impact budget

The deputy first minister warned prime minister Liz Truss’ tax plans could have a negative impact on Scotland’s block grant from the UK government.

The Independent UK

Ferguson Marine scandal brings disgraced ex-minister back to Holyrood

Derek Mackay quit as a minister after inappropriate messages he sent to a 16-year-old boy were made public.

The Independent UK

Enough is Enough rally packs out Scots venue as speakers demand action on cost-of-living

MORE than 1000 people gathered in Glasgow on Wednesday night to demand urgent action on the cost-of-living event.

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Edinburgh pupils face chaos as exam quango staff to strike after new pay offer rejected

SQA staff will strike this week and union officials also announced six further dates for strike action in late September and early October, as well as an overtime ban.

Daily Record

SQA staff confirm plans for strike that could delay 55,000 exam appeals

Trade union Unite has dismissed a revised average 7 per cent pay deal as a "cynical publicity stunt".

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government told to extend free school meals to all pupils urgently

UNIVERSAL free school meals should be rolled out as part of the Scottish Government’s emergency response to the cost-of-living crisis,…

The National (Scotland)

SQA strike to go ahead as union rejects new pay offer as 'cynical publicity stunt'

STRIKES at the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) will go ahead on Thursday, after a new pay offer failed to halt the industrial action.

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Daily Record

Cash boost pledged by government to help ease casualty waiting times at the RAH in Paisley

Humza Yousef says projects and investments are in place to turn things around at the RAH and other hospitals across Scotland

Daily Record

Council workers in Falkirk to vote on deal that unions say will help lowest paid

Strike action remains suspended as ballot papers start to go out to union members

The Independent UK

Budget cuts of £500m following new pay awards – Swinney

John Swinney said the Scottish Government had to make ‘difficult choices’ around the public finances.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney sets out £500m savings warning of 'great pressure' on public services

JOHN Swinney has warned there has “never been a time of greater pressure” on public finances as he set out savings of £500m in planned spending…

Daily Record

SNP government slashes £500m from Holyrood budget - here's where cuts will be made

Finance secretary John Swinney warned MSPs that further cuts to public spending would be required if inflation continues to rise.

The National (Scotland)

Liz Truss hits pause on Bill of Rights plans which would trample over devolution

LIZ Truss has shelved controversial plans to introduce a Bill of Rights, it is understood.

The National (Scotland)

Recommendation for wearing face coverings in care homes dropped

A RECOMMENDATION for staff and visitors at care homes to wear face coverings is being dropped by the Scottish Government.

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