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Rise in school violence sees teachers claiming record compensation

TEACHERS in Scotland claimed more than half a million pounds in compensation in 2023 as a result of violence in schools.

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BMA Scotland chair calls for ministers to consider Highlands medical school

LEADERS of the British Medical Association (BMA) have called on the Scottish Government to consider funding a Highlands medical school.

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Greens call for urgent talks on salmon farm industry amid 'slow reform'

THERE must be urgent talks on tackling problems in Scotland’s salmon-farming industry amid a “slow pace” of reform, the Greens have said.

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Free school meals expansion helps feed record number of children in 2023

THE SNP’s expansion of free school meals has helped to feed more than 230,000 children amid the ongoing cost of living crisis.

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Scottish Government not consulted on Rwanda Bill despite 'clear opposition'

THE Scottish Government was not consulted on the Rwanda Bill despite concerns from a top lawyer that it tramples on the historic rights of the…

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ScotRail spends more than £300k in 18 months on taxis after cancelled trains

RAIL bosses have spent more than £300,000 on taxis for travellers after trains were cancelled since ScotRail was taken into public ownership less…

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SNP demands reform of minimum wage as younger workers '£9500 worse off'

THE SNP has demanded reform of the national minimum wage after research suggested younger workers could end up more than £9500 worse off.

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Stadium tax 'could generate millions for Scotland’s music industry'

SCOTLAND’s music lovers have been urged to "turn up the volume" on a stadium tax campaign which could see a multimillion-pound boost to…

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Scotland has seen 'decade of drift since 2014 referendum', Alex Salmond says

SCOTLAND has seen a “decade of drift” since the 2014 independence referendum, Alex Salmond has said ...

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Cut number of NHS Scotland health boards in half, Ash Regan says

THE number of regional boards in the Scottish NHS should be cut in half, Alba MSP Ash Regan has suggested ...

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Teaching union to push for more education funding after Scottish Budget

THE largest teaching union in Scotland has said it will continue to campaign for more cash for education in 2024.

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Trade union boss says movement will rally behind anyone sacked due to anti-strike law

THE head of the UK’s largest trade union body has warned that the entire trade union movement will rally behind any worker who is sacked under a…

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Scottish Government faces calls to impose further regulations on wood burning stoves

THE Scottish Government are facing calls to impose regulations on wood burning stoves to limit air pollution.

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More than 1000 objections to plan for golf course on Scottish nature reserve

MORE than 1000 people have written to the Scottish Government urging them to “call in” and reject a controversially approved plan to build a…

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'Final straw': Scottish pub closes down with jab at Government

A SCOTTISH pub has pointed the finger at inflation, surging utility costs, and the lack of business rates relief in the recent Scottish Budget as it…

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Scotland Office has no idea of staffing levels... but costs soar to more than £1m

THE Scotland Office has come under fire after it was revealed its spend on staff costs had broken

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Council leaders warn poverty gap will grow without more funding

COUNCIL leaders have warned the “poverty gap in Scotland will continue to grow” unless more cash can be found for local government as part of…

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Mounted fox hunts 'testing' new ban in Scotland, anti-cruelty group says

A LEADING animal welfare charity has warned that the boundaries of a new hunting ban are being tested by hunts since it came into force earlier this…

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Call for summit to ‘grasp opportunities’ of new Scotland to Europe ferry route

TRANSPORT minister Fiona Hyslop is being urged to set up a summit to discuss plans for a direct ferry link between Scotland and mainland Europe.

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'No evidence' to suggest Scots don't like paying more income tax, says expert

THERE is currently no evidence to suggest people are put off by more income tax bands in Scotland, an expert has told The National.

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'The year of Charles's no clothes': A look back on the King's 2023

FOR the first time in 70 years, the UK witnessed the coronation of a monarch in 2023.

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'Christmas shows why Scotland must lead way on regulating alcohol marketing'

THE festive period is one we see as a time for indulgence and the sight of booze and alcohol brands can be difficult to escape from.

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Experts query lack of appeal against ‘questionable’ gender reform court ruling

THE SNP government’s decision not to appeal against a court ruling that Alister Jack’s block of Scottish gender reform was legitimate leaves…

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Plea for Scottish Government to publish plan on improving access to good food

THE SCOTTISH Government is being urged to publish its draft Good Food Nation Plan without further delay.

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Reports into Scottish baby death spikes delayed to next year

Reports into spikes in the number of deaths of babies have been delayed to next year, the Scottish Government has said.

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