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GRA reforms can’t be ‘fully contained’ in Scotland, says UK equalities minister

THE UK Equalities Minister has expressed concerns about controversial gender recognition reforms in Scotland in a letter to First Minister Nicola…

The National (Scotland)

Glasgow councillor calls for congestion charge in city to address funding shortfall

Councillors passed a motion which called for a fairer funding settlement for local government as the council faces a £119m budget gap.

Glasgow Live

Fury sparked over reports UK Government could ignore Scottish GRA reforms

REPORTS that the UK Government could “absolutely” ignore Scottish reforms to the Gender Recognition Act have sparked fury north of the Border.

The National (Scotland)

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Dumbarton pensioner slams Scottish Government after she was denied breast screening appointment

The 77-year-old contacted MSP Jackie Baillie after she was told she couldn’t have a mammogram due to her age.

Daily Record

East Lothian communities could share multi-million pound benefits from wind farms

Communities living next to renewable energy installations receive voluntary payments from the owners but new plans would see the funds split with some remaining in the community and the rest put into an East Lothian fund to support county-wide projects.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian's air quality improvement could lead to removal of monitoring sites

Tens of thousands of pounds has been spent replacing testing equipment because of faults in the last year.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian plans 2,800 new council and social housing homes

The council aims to work with Registered Social Landlords to build affordable homes in the next decade as well as erect some local authority housing.

Edinburgh Live

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New website gives Scottish households instant access to extra financial support and devolved benefits this winter

The Scottish Government has allocated almost £3 billion to help households during this financial year.

Daily Record

Firefighters could be next to go on strike in Dumfries and Galloway

Fire service chief reveals that a second ballot is being held and the emergency workers could take industrial action

Daily Record

Badenoch expresses concerns over Scotland’s proposed gender reform laws

The UK equalities minister has written to First Minister Nicola Sturgeon outlining her fears.

The Independent UK

Scottish investor challenges government to emulate Estonia

Early stage business backer says Scotland is missing out by neglecting industry expertise from its diaspora

Insider UK

'Staff cuts, council tax hikes and services slashed' as budget black hole widens by £10m in just four months

Councillors will have to consider cutbacks in staffing, hikes in the council tax and diminished services across

Daily Record

New £50 Winter Heating Payment will only go to people claiming certain benefits during qualifying week

The one-off payment replaces the £25 Cold Weather Payment from DWP.

Daily Record

DWP £25 Cold Weather Payments triggered by Arctic blast will not be paid to people in Scotland

A new one-off payment of £50 will be made to eligible households in February, 2023.

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Scottish Government considering income tax rate rises for middle and top earners

EXCLUSIVE: It is understood tax rates could rise in the Scottish Budget in order to address funding challenges

Daily Record

'Warm banks' are an outrage - a failure of the welfare state and the Tory government

The existence of warm banks is also a damning indictment of the UK’s 21st century welfare state. A social security system should have compassion at its core, with the needs of children and families central.

Daily Record

Return of beavers to Scotland hailed as global example by Scots nature minister

EXCLUSIVE: Speaking ahead of the crucial UN COP15 summit, Green biodiversity minister Lorna Slater said 'destructive' man-made activities towards nature had to end.

Daily Record

Green party boss Slater admits scathing report is a 'wake up call' for Scot Gov on climate change

EXCLUSIVE: In an interview with the Record, Lorna Slater conceded efforts to drive down Scotland's emissions weren't going fast enough.

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Heartbroken Scots mum who lost son in drowning accident abroad hails success for her campaign

Julie Love's son, Colin, died off the coast of Venezuela in 2009 - and her 13-year campaign for more support has now paid off.

Edinburgh Live

Scottish junior doctors could be set to strike following row over pay

After “reluctantly” entering into a trade dispute with the Scottish Government, junior doctors in Scotland are set to be balloted over industrial action after failing to reach an agreement over pay.

Daily Record

Classrooms fall silent as teachers across Renfrewshire walk out on strike

Union members are taking action in a dispute over pay.

Daily Record

Falkirk Airbnb owners must pay for short term let licence as new rules brought in

The new rules were brought in by the Scottish Government after problems in some cities and town

The National (Scotland)

Teachers' union calls for 'peacemaker', urging Nicola Sturgeon to intervene in row

TEACHERS need a “peacemaker” to prevent further strike action with Nicola Sturgeon urged to intervene to facilitate an improved pay offer,…

Daily Record

New calls to give people on Carer's Allowance £900 cost of living payment next year

The Carers Trust is also urging the UK Government to urgently increase the £69.70 weekly benefit payment.

The National (Scotland)

Nicola Sturgeon slams Tories over claims she 'attacked' NHS in other parts of UK

NICOLA Sturgeon has hit back at Douglas Ross after he claimed she spent more time “attacking” the NHS in other parts of UK rather than focusing…

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