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Scottish Government must ‘strike right balance’ with budget plans - MSPs

Holyrood committee responds to the December fiscal plans laid out by John Swinney

Insider UK

Edinburgh teachers form picket lines in fresh round of strikes with more planned

Teachers across the capital have walked out today, January 25, to mark the halfway point of a 16-day programme of industrial action as unions and the Scottish Government continue to thrash out talks regarding an improved pay offer

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh rape crisis centre closes waiting list with huge backlog in funding row

The centre in Edinburgh took the decision against a backdrop of funding pressures faced by Scotland-wide charity Rape Crisis Scotland

Edinburgh Live

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Households urged to check for Council Tax savings of up to £750 during ongoing cost of living crisis

More than 455,200 people in Scotland were getting money off their Council Tax bill in November 2022.

Daily Record

‘Monumental day’ as Holyrood passes new laws on hunting with dogs

NEW laws introducing further restrictions on hunting with dogs have been passed by Holyrood, with animal welfare campaigners hailing it as a…

The National (Scotland)

Mum of Glasgow 10-year-old who tried to kill himself 3 times demands action on child mental health

Kirsty and Scott Solman are campaigning for funding to improve services for children in schools after their little boy Kyle struggled to cope so badly he attempted to take his own life multiple times.

Glasgow Live

Swinney: Minimum service Bill would interfere with devolved legislation

Deputy First Minister describes legislation as pouring 'fuel on the fire' of relationships with trade unions

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Rishi Sunak told to 'step up to the plate' and match Scotland's Just Transition fund

THE UK Government has the opportunity to “step up to the plate” and match the Scottish Government’s Just Transition fund, Rishi Sunak has been…

The National (Scotland)

Making Scots work longer is not the answer to looming state pension crisis

While the number of pensioners is set to rise, stripping people of their benefits until they are even older is not the solution, writes Record View.

Daily Record

Livingston to trim squad as part of search for £200k over VAR and loan repayments

The Lions boss has revealed the Almondvale club has to find an extra £200,000 to help pay for VAR and for repayments towards a loan.

The National (Scotland)

Tougher laws against fox hunting with dogs in Scotland backed by MSPs

The Scottish Government said tougher laws were required to stop illegal hunts 20 years after a ban on fox hunting was first put in place.

Daily Record

‘Business-like’ talks between Scottish and UK ministers amid gender reform row

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack held talks with the Scottish Government’s Social Justice Secretary Shona Robison.

The Independent UK

Haggis to hit America for first time after 50-year ban

AMERICA’S decades-long ban on haggis could come to attend next year after Scotland’s biggest haggis producer said he wants the product on US…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish elections: young people more likely to vote if they started at 16 – new study

Around the world, interest in lowering the voting age is growing. Major efforts to change the laws are underway in Canada and New Zealand, while Germany recently lowered the voting age for European parliament elections.

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Daily Record

South Ayrshire Council 'should be ready to step in to support' vital services

Independent Councillor Alec Clark argued the case for South Ayrshire Council intervening in important community services, citing uncertainty over food pantry funding.

Daily Record

Suspected drugs deaths in Scotland 'sharply increase' in latest quarterly report

Suspected drug death figures are based on Police Scotland information not confirmed through toxicology.

Insider UK

20% fewer homes started by Scotland’s housebuilding sector than pre-pandemic

Latest Scottish Government figures blame 'global issues affecting construction' for the drop

Daily Record

Dramatic overhaul of Dumfries and Galloway windfarm lodged with Scottish Government

Fred. Olsen Renewables is looking to remove 36 turbines from Windy Standard in the Glenkens and replace them with eight turbines up to 200 metres tall

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Hunting with dogs bill 'does not go far enough' and will 'open new loopholes'

A "WATERTIGHT" ban must be brought in on hunting with dogs, the Scottish Greens have said, as the party insist the Scottish Government’s…

Daily Record

Scottish Government accused of wasting millions with ineffective 'placebo' drugs policy

A damning study claims large grants have been channelled to the same organisations again and again, despite previous failures to improve death rates.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow school set to face two-day strike as industrial action continues

The walkout by teachers is planned for the end of February and the start of March, and while no decision has yet been taken on school closures the dispute has already caused concern for parents.

Daily Record

Calls made to utilise Vale of Leven Hospital unused wards to tackle NHS 'crisis'

Dumbarton MSP Jackie Baillie has called on the Scottish Government to use the Vale of Leven hospital's unused wards.

The Independent UK

Sturgeon: Testing limits of Section 35 veto in court is in the public interest

The First Minister said the Scottish Government was ‘looking at all options’ to challenge the legal veto.

Insider UK

Solicitors make £11 million legal aid fee deal with Scottish Government

Agreement means a new system will come into force in April, aiming to reduce the number of hearings

Daily Record

Vital Barrhead McGill's bus service saved for following cuts plan

A petition aimed at stopping the removal of the route attracted over 1,000 signatures.

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