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Edinburgh rubbish ‘deeply concerning’ says Swinney as council strikes escalate

The Deputy First Minister spoke out as the strike by city waste workers spread to 13 other local authority areas.

The Independent UK

SNP and Tories fight it out on what GERS figures mean for independent Scotland

THE release of the annual Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland (GERS) figures has once again sparked a fierce debate on Scottish independence…

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney to hold urgent bin strikes summit with council bosses and trade unions

EXCLUSIVE: The Scottish Government is under intense pressure to provide councils with more funding to end the strike.

Daily Record

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Scotland’s deficit drops by 10%, but remains twice that of UK

The net fiscal balance was still a deficit of 12.3% of GDP, or £23.7bn, during 2021-22

Insider UK

Pitlochry Scout troop founder's clock restored and on display in Moulin museum

The 'skeleton' clock presented to John Dixon, founder of the first Perthshire Scout pack, has been restored and its characterful chimes are working again

Daily Record

Warning to beware of scammers

This year’s ‘Read Between the Li(n)es’ campaign highlights the importance of remaining vigilant

Daily Record

Falkirk Council leader 'disappointed' in latest pay offer to council workers

Other council leaders say they need more cash from the Scottish Government before they can increase the offer to council staff as strikes loom

Daily Record

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Scots issued warning over cost of living scams as new campaign launched

A new campaign has been launched as Scots are warned to look out for scams that are exploiting the cost of living crisis. Reported scams include fake discounts on prepayment meters and fake offers of energy or HMRC rebates.

Edinburgh Live

Who could replace Nicola Sturgeon after FM admits new leader could take SNP into next Holyrood election

The First Minister said her "default position" was to lead the SNP into the next Holyrood election. But if she did stand down, who would replace her? Record Politics takes a look at the potential candidates

Daily Record

Falkirk's 'chronic lack of funding' will 'devastate services', Swinney warned

The leader of the council's Labour group said the financial problems will inevitably mean more cuts she says - many of which will be devastating for communities.

Daily Record

Perth and Kinross councillors urge Scottish Government to increase funding to avert staff strike action

The leaders of PKC's two largest opposition groups believe the offer is not enough to stop strikes - which could potentially close local schools

Daily Record

REVEALED: ‘Landmark’ Boris Johnson-led devolved leaders council yet to meet once

THE new Prime Minister-led council of devolved leaders, announced by the UK Government to much fanfare at the start of the year, has yet to meet…

The National (Scotland)

Nicola Sturgeon accused of 'failing to grasp working poverty epidemic' set to hit Scots

The First Minister has been warned the cost of living crisis will engulf Scotland without action.

Daily Record

John Swinney tells councils to cough up cash to avert strikes

JOHN Swinney has said the Scottish Government will put up more than £100 million of taxpayers’ cash in a bid to avert strikes across…

The National (Scotland)

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Scotland must 'beat the Tories' on council pay, say unions as strike threat looms

A TRADE union leader has urged the Scottish Government to “take responsibility” for ending the local government pay dispute with workers…

The National (Scotland)

Tory MSP criticises Liz Truss over 'ill-informed' Nicola Sturgeon jibe

During a hustings event in Exeter, Truss said the "best thing to do with Nicola Sturgeon is ignore her'

Daily Mirror

Liz Truss berated for 'cack-handed' Nicola Sturgeon attack in day of chaos

Last night Ms Truss said the best way to deal with the Scottish First Minister was to ignore her, branding Ms Sturgeon an "attention seeker", but the attack has been branded "irresponsible" and "straight out of the Trump playbook"

Daily Record

Drug death rates in Perth and Kinross drop to lowest levels since 2017, according to new figures

Statistics released by National Records of Scotland show 34 people in the region died in 2020, compared to 20 in 2021

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The Guardian - UK

Liz Truss criticised for claiming public sector pay pledge was misrepresented – as it happened

Former Tory chief whip tells leadership candidate to ‘stop blaming journalists’ after spokesperson said there had been ‘wilful misrepresentation of campaign’

The National (Scotland)

Ex-Tory MSP furious over Liz Truss's 'inappropriate' Nicola Sturgeon comment

A FORMER Conservative MSP has said she will not be backing Liz Truss in the party’s leadership contest after her “inappropriate” comment about…

The Independent UK

Truss and allies launch attack on ‘attention-seeker’ Sturgeon

Liz Truss said the Scottish First Minister should be ignored, while Jacob Rees-Mogg said she is ‘always moaning’.

Daily Record

Liz Truss has 'no right' to brand Nicola Sturgeon an 'attention seeker', blasts John Swinney

The Foreign Secretary reiterated her stance on not allowing another referendum on Scottish independence.

The National (Scotland)

Motion on using devolved powers to tackle cost of living excluded from SNP conference

A MOTION calling on the SNP to “creatively” use devolved tax powers to help tackle the cost-of-living crisis has been excluded from the draft…

The National (Scotland)

Swinney demands Westminster stump up extra cash for public sector pay rises

THE Scottish Government has urged Westminster to provide additional funding for public sector pay deals, or risk an inability to fund equivalent…

Daily Record

West Dunbartonshire Council leader pleads with Scottish Government for more funding

Martin Rooney has written a letter to depute First Minister John Swinney and finance secretary Kate Forbes stating that the local authority needs more money to pay staff a fair wage.

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