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Dargavel parents accuse John Swinney of 'punting' school capacity saga on to education secretary

Despite Swinney confirming he was willing to meet parents, a Scottish Government email said Shirley-Anne Somerville will be "taking this forward".

Daily Record

Revealed: Scots demand UK ditches hated fossil-fuel money maker treaty

THE UK Government is being urged to ditch a fossil fuel protectionist treaty hated by Scots ahead of a key meeting next week.

The National (Scotland)

East Lothian school children had over 8,000 hours of free care during holidays

Child care pressure on some families was significant during the summer school holidays with many parents either stopped from returning to work or forced into low paid jobs to give them flexibility

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SFA say Scottish football alcohol ad ban could have 'grave' consequences

SCOTTISH football’s leading bodies have warned of the significant unintended consequences of a potential ban on alcohol brand sponsorships for all…

The National (Scotland)

Neil Doncaster and Ian Maxwell warn Scottish football booze ad ban could have 'grave' consequences

The SPFL and Scottish FA has responded to the Scottish Government's consultation on restricting the advertising of alcohol.

Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon says next year's Scottish Budget will be 'difficult balancing act'

NICOLA Sturgeon has said Scotland’s Budget for next year will be a “difficult balancing act”.

The National (Scotland)

Sturgeon: Next year’s Scottish budget will be a ‘difficult balancing act’

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced extra funding for Scotland via the Barnett formula on Thursday.

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Scottish ministers guilty of misconduct to be named and shamed under new rules

TRANSPARENCY reforms in the Scottish Government will see ministers accused of bullying or other inappropriate behaviour named and shamed, the deputy…

The National (Scotland)

Councillors told 12,000 Perth and Kinross properties at risk of flooding by 2080

The Fair City has been hammered by mass deluges over the past few years along with other parts of the region since 1993

Daily Record

Scottish Government ministers will be named and shamed in future if found guilty of misconduct

It comes after Fergus Ewing was the subject of a bullying complaint by civil servants when he was in Government.

Daily Record

£1.5 billion ‘extra help’ for the Scottish Government, says Chancellor

Spending decisions in England mean the Scottish Government will see a boost to its budget over the next two years.

The Independent UK

Dumfries and Galloway healthcare workers vote to reject pay offer

Members of Unison opted to knock-back a deal from the Scottish Government for an across the board pay rise of £2,205

Daily Record

Teaching union announces more strikes for January unless new pay offer made

There will now be further strikes on 10 and 11 January

Insider UK

Recovering alcoholics speak out on impact of advertising on addiction

ALCOHOL advertising could be banned from sports events, billboards and buses under plans being considered by the Scottish Government.

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Housing programme ‘transformed lives’ of homeless across Scotland, report finds

A NEW independent report has outlined the success of the Housing First pathfinder programme which transformed the way some of the most vulnerable…

Daily Record

Scotland's schools face more closures as teachers plan two strike days in January over pay row

The Educational Institute of Scotland extended action on Thursday after no new offer was made.

Insider UK

Scottish Chambers president urges ‘economic coalition’ between business and political leaders

First Minister addresses annual event by promising to work with businesses to benefit the wider economy

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh schools could be closed for more days in January unless new pay offer made

After a meeting on Thursday afternoon where the union said no new offer was made, it extended that action, with two more strike dates now announced for early next year.

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Scotland's largest teachers' union announces further strike dates

SCOTLAND'S largest teaching union has announced two new planned strike dates on top of next week’s walkout.

The Independent UK

Scottish workers hit with ‘sleekit tax’ despite wage rise, union warns

Child poverty campaigners have also said the autumn budget will not do enough to stop families falling through the cracks.

Daily Record

Bird flu outbreak at Glasgow nature reserve after 11 swans found dead

The total number of dead birds has now risen to 23.

The National (Scotland)

UK Budget leaves Scotland with 'no hope' of helping those most in need, says Swinney

THE Chancellor's budget announcements leave the Scottish Government with 'no hope' of helping those most in need when it comes to setting its own…

The Independent UK

Swinney: Increasing public sector pay will mean spending cuts

It comes as nurses and teachers have voted to strike in a bit for a better wage deal.

The National (Scotland)

Treasury minister 'doesn't recognise' claims Scotland short changed by £1.7bn

The Chief Secretary to the Treasury was asked if he had any response to the SNP’s claims that Scotland was being “short-changed” by the UK

The National (Scotland)

Calls for First Minister to 'urgently transition' Scotland to a wellbeing economy

MORE than 100 organisations have written to the First Minister calling for an “urgent transition” to a wellbeing economy.

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