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No more funding for school staff pay offer, says Yousaf as strikes planned

Unison announced another wave of action on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Schools in more council areas to be impacted by support staff strike action

MORE council areas in Scotland are set to be impacted by disruption in schools following the announcement of further walkouts by support staff.

The National (Scotland)

Humza Yousaf unveils plans for payment to support young people leaving care

YOUNG people leaving care will receive a one-off payment of £2000 to support them to move into independent living, under Scottish Government…

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Endometriosis campaign could be 'game-changing' if funded 'properly'

A NATIONWIDE campaign to raise awareness of endometriosis and speed up recognition could be “game-changing” if the Scottish Government “fund…

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'Scared' Cabinet Office refuses to reveal independence information

THE Cabinet Office has refused to “confirm or deny” what information it holds regarding the role of Minister for Independence or related…

The National (Scotland)

Lower flight fares in 'lifeline routes' contract for Barra, Tiree and Campbeltown

LOGANAIR are to offer residents of Barra and Tiree cheaper fares for flights to and from Glasgow in a contract supported by the Scottish…

The National (Scotland)

Storm Babet shows climate crisis taking place ‘here and now’ – Angela Constance

The Justice Secretary said the Scottish Government would support the affected areas.

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Care home residents like ‘exhibits’ due to Covid visiting rules, inquiry told

The Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry began in Edinburgh on Tuesday where lawyers gave opening statements on behalf of core participants.

The Independent UK

Scotland’s fire service ‘in crisis’ claims report from Fire Brigades Union

SCOTLAND’S fire service is in “crisis” according to a new report, which found that low morale, underinvestment and budget cuts are impacting…

The National (Scotland)

Scotland has ‘by far the lowest rise’ in destitution levels in UK

The UK has seen a “shameful increase” in destitution, though Scotland has had “by far the lowest” rise in the numbers suffering from this, a…

The National (Scotland)

Call for clarity over concerns child asylum seekers 'housed in Scottish hotels'

URGENT clarity is needed about whether unaccompanied children seeking asylum in the UK have been placed in Scottish hotels, MSPs have said.

The National (Scotland)

Scotland’s Covid-19 inquiry to begin

The Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry will explore the Scottish Government’s response to the pandemic.

The Independent UK

Body recovered by police searching for man trapped in vehicle amid Babet floods

The storm has claimed seven lives across the UK.

The Independent UK

Tributes to man who died after van hit by tree during Storm Babet

John Gillan, 56, was from Arbroath.

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Scottish Tory 'spin' on foreign students dismissed as 'xenophobic and wrong'

TORY “spin” about the number of international students at Scottish universities has been dismissed as “xenophobic” and wrong.

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'Long road to recovery' for places hit by Storm Babet, First Minister warns

First Minister Humza Yousaf has said there will be a “long road to recovery” for those impacted by Storm Babet.

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Scots urged to share thoughts on new winter payment for pensioners

Views are being sought on the introduction of the Pension Age Winter Heating Payment, a new benefit to replace the UK Government’s Winter Fuel…

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First Minister predicts a ‘long road to recovery’ for flood-hit town

Humza Yousaf said the council would receive the funding needed to recover from the flooding.

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Home Office slammed for 'reprehensible' plan to use MRI to age assess asylum seekers

THE Scottish Government has hit out at the Home Office for using children as “pawns” over plans to use MRI scanners to determine the age of…

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Plans to limit land ownership in Scotland given seal of approval by public

PROPOSALS to place a presumed limit on how much land the ‘super rich’ can own in Scotland have been given the seal of approval in a consultation.

The National (Scotland)

Shona Robison reveals 'late decision' on council tax freeze

DEPUTY First Minister Shona Robison has revealed a decision to freeze council tax next year was only taken in the 48 hours leading up to Humza…

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‘Real anger’ at Scottish Government decision to freeze council tax – Cosla

The announcement attracted the ire of Cosla leaders who are due to meet the Deputy First Minister on Wednesday.

The National (Scotland)

'Absolutely no agreement' on council tax freeze, says Cosla

LOCAL government body Cosla has said there is “absolutely no agreement” on Humza Yousaf’s announcement to freeze council tax next year.

The Independent UK

Council tax freeze is ‘electioneering at its worst’, says union body

The Scottish Greens and Cosla have said they were not made aware of the policy before it was announced.

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Top economist Richard Murphy gives reaction to Humza Yousaf's bond plans

A TOP economist has said that Humza Yousaf’s announcement that the Scottish Government will take steps to issue its first-ever bonds should be…

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