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Scotland's tax and benefits system more progressive than rest of UK, report finds

SCOTLAND’S tax and benefits system is now considerably more progressive than elsewhere in Britain, a report has found.

The National (Scotland)

MSPs close petition calling for end to trawling and dredging in inshore waters

Committee pledges to consider the issue when it examines the Scottish Government’s forthcoming National Marine Plan

Insider UK

SNP trade union group call for pause to National Care Service plans

UNIONS, think tanks and charities – along with an SNP-affiliated organisation – have written to the First Minister to ask that plans for a…

The National (Scotland)

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Rehab cuts plan slammed as Scotland has worst drugs deaths rate in Europe

EXCLUSIVE: Services for children living with addicts could be axed in Glasgow as local health services grapple with budget cuts.

Daily Record

Scotland has higher taxes than rest of UK but things are getting worse - not better

Record View hits out a proposed cuts despite promises from government to protect services.

Daily Record

Tax and benefits system more progressive in Scotland than rest of UK - report

Average household incomes have dropped since 2017 but the poorest 10% are set to have incomes £580 a year higher, according to the IFS

Daily Record

Tax and benefits system 'more progressive in Scotland than rest of UK'

Think tank says the poorest 10th of Scottish households are set to have incomes £580 a year higher than they would in England and Wales

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Tories are 'making a habit' of snubbing Scottish Parliament

UK ministers are getting into “a habit” of snubbing the Scottish Parliament with repeated rejections to address committees and engage with MSPs,…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government pledges £500,000 to earthquake relief effort in Turkey and Syria

THE Scottish Government is contributing £500,000 to help with aid efforts in the aftermath of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria.

The National (Scotland)

Edinburgh's Strut Safe founder warns of closure after failing to secure funding

An Edinburgh helpline fears it will have to close after failing to secure funding. Strut Safe assists people all over the UK when they feel unsafe when walking home and has now launched an appeal.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian council recruits 149 more teachers over three years

As a numbers dispute between a local MSP and the council goes on senior officials say Government statistics prove they have spent all funds allocated to them.

Edinburgh Live

New update for people due £50 Winter Heating Payment from this month

More than 415,000 households across Scotland will receive the one-off payment over February and March.

Daily Record

Drive to support nearly 2,000 M&Co workers facing axe after Renfrewshire firm's demise

The company announced it would be closing all its stores earlier this week.

Daily Record

Scottish bottle deposit return scheme could mean 'unlawful' trade barrier with rest of UK

A leading whisky expert told the Record it was "another devastating blow to the deposit return scheme mess".

Daily Record

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Jeremy Hunt summoned to Holyrood AGAIN after snubbing first invite

JEREMY Hunt has again been invited to appear before the Scottish Parliament’s finance committee after snubbing a previous request via his Chief…

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Rural estates research ‘challenges outdated image of Scottish laird’

Critics say that the report fails to recognise alternative models to private land ownership

Daily Record

Rent freeze in Scotland 'diverting millions of pounds in development to England'

A leading Scottish architect called a government intervention in the private rental sector "well-intentioned" but warned it was now "proving to be damaging".

The National (Scotland)

Abortion buffer zones should be enforced by police, MSP says

ABORTION buffer zones are likely to be enforced by police, it was revealed as the First Minister held a third summit on putting forward a “robust” bill aimed at surviving potential legal challenge.

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Care services in East Renfrewshire facing cuts as council admit 'difficult' budget choices

East Renfrewshire's health and social care partnership is facing a budget gap of between £5m and £10m and officials are planning to introduce 'prioritisation'.

Daily Record

Ukrainian refugees fleeing Russian invasion will still be living in Stirling's hotels

Ukrainians who fled to Stirling following the Russian invasion may still be living in hotels beyond the end of March councillors have been told. Stirling Council’s community wellbeing and housing committee heard recently that the authority’s officia

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government to appoint ‘rainforest co-ordinator’ to save rare woodlands

THE Scottish Government is set to appoint a “rainforest action co-ordinator” in a bid to restore some of Scotland’s rarest woodland habitat.

Daily Record

Scottish Government 'thoroughly considering' recommendations of Cameron House fire inquiry

Couple, Richard Dyson, 38, and Simon Midgley, 32, died in the fire on December 18, 2017.

Daily Record

Scottish Government to financially punish councils that fail to maintain teacher numbers

The Record first revealed how Glasgow City Council was considering reducing teaching posts by 800 in a bid to fill a massive financial black hole.

The National (Scotland)

Councils to have government funding STRIPPED if they cut teacher numbers

FUNDING for maintaining teacher numbers in schools is set to be stripped from councils if they do not comply with the Scottish Government's…

Daily Record

Striking teachers to hit Nicola Sturgeon constituency in Glasgow with 'targeted' action

The EIS has escalated an industrial dispute with the Scottish Government over pay and conditions.

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