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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.

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Scottish investor challenges government to emulate Estonia

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

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'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.

Daily Record

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

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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…

The National (Scotland)

Nicola Sturgeon pledges to 'progress quickly' with abortion protest buffer zone bill

NICOLA Sturgeon has reaffirmed the Scottish Government’s commitment to passing legislation which would see buffer zones implemented around…

Daily Record

SNP/Green Government trying to avoid Kate Forbes 'resignation' over gender law, claim Tories

Tory MSP Alexander Burnett suggested the Government opposed greater scrutiny of the bill in order to protect Forbes

The National (Scotland)

Scottish teachers on second day of strike action in pay dispute

TEACHERS across Scotland will hold a second day of strike action this week in a dispute over pay.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Justice Secretary calls for MSPs to oppose Troubles amnesty bill

THE Scottish Government is against a UK-wide bill that would provide an effective amnesty for people who committed crimes during the Troubles.

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