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White paper on economics of independence and currency to be published in days, FM says

Currency and economic issues were one of the biggest debating points during the first independence referendum in 2014

The National (Scotland)

One third of Scottish businesses to move to a 4-day working week

The Chartered Institute of Personal Development (CIPD) found that 34 of Scottish businesses wanted to move to a 4-day working week within the next…

The National (Scotland)

FM: I don't want to have to fight next election on independence unless we must

THE First Minister has said she does not want to be in the position of fighting a General Election on the sole issue of independence in the event…

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Economy and currency paper for independent Scotland to be published next week

Speaking ahead of that, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said work on a Scottish central bank would begin immediately after a Yes vote.

The Independent UK

Nicola Sturgeon to publish economic case for independence within days

The First Minister's comments were made ahead of the SNP conference in Aberdeen

Daily Record

SWG3 launches body heat cooling system

The new technology means the venue's heating is now effectively net zero in terms of carbon emissions

Insider UK

Dumfries and Galloway health chiefs fear it would be "stretching mathematical credibility" to balance the books

Chief executive Jeff Ace warned he is "not sure" he is currently in a position to reassure the public about the level of service they’d receive if the necessary cuts are made

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Scottish Government accused of 'cynical cash grab' on social care sector before winter

Government officials want to "reclaim" cash reserves from joint health and care bodies ahead of a difficult winter

Daily Record

A third of Scots expect the four-day week to become a reality in the next decade

New report warns that more experimentation and greater technology investment is needed to pave the way

Insider UK

Scottish Government pass emergency bill to protect tenants from evictions and rent increases

The Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) Bill gives Ministers temporary power to cap the rents for private and social tenants, as well as for student accommodation.

Glasgow Live

MSPs approve Bill on temporary freeze on rent and evictions

The Cost of Living (Tenants Protection) Bill will be in effect until March 31, with the ability to extend it for two six-month periods.

The Independent UK

Figures show more Scots living with long covid than residents in Aberdeen

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed today 204,000 people in Scotland are now living with the condition, several thousand above the 2020 population of Aberdeen which was about 198,500.

Daily Record

Website launched to alert Yessers to Supreme Court indyref2 verdict

A NEW website unveiled by Lesley Riddoch will allow Yessers to assemble at a spontaneous protest planned for the delivery of the Supreme Court’s…

The National (Scotland)

Senior nursing official has 'little confidence' in acceptable pay offer from Scots Government

The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Scotland opened a ballot of members on Thursday that could result in staff taking strike action for the first time in Scotland.

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Radical Yes activists to picket Supreme Court for indyref2 showdown

GRASSROOTS independence campaigners plan to picket the Supreme Court on day one of the indyref2 legal showdown between the Scottish Government and…

The National (Scotland)

Douglas Ross accuses FM of trying to score 'political points' amid clash over A&E waiting times

While Ross focused his questioning on A&E waiting times, Anas Sarwar raised the cases of two patients who were left waiting for months for…

Daily Record

Anger as housing estate refused by council is backed by Scottish Government

The council rejected plans in January by Taylor Wimpey to build almost 200 homes on a field at Sibbald’s Brae in Bathgate but it has been overturned

The National (Scotland)

Cinemas facing collapse may get state support to survive, says Nicola Sturgeon

FIRST Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said the Scottish Government will “consider whether there is any support” they can offer to two independent…

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Daily Record

Low-income families set to receive at least £130 cash boost before October school holidays

Eligible families with children getting free school meals will also receive £130 per child in December.

The National (Scotland)

More families set to benefit from funded school-age childcare

MORE families are set to benefit from funded school-age childcare as part of a national mission to tackle child poverty.

Edinburgh Live

Scottish families to get cash boost next month if they have children under 16

Households in Scotland who have children under the age of 16 will qualify for a monthly benefit worth £25 per week administered by the Scottish Government starting next month

Daily Record

People urged to talk about benefit payments to prompt friends and family to check eligibility for similar support

Families are being encouraged to discuss social security payments to help others claim benefits.

The National (Scotland)

Nursing union leader says they had 'no option' but to urge strike action

NURSING leaders have said they had “no option” but to ask members to go on strike for the first time in their union’s 100-year history.

Insider UK

Serco losing Caledonian Sleeper contract 'presents public ownership opportunity'

Current franchise will end next June, but it is not clear who will take over

Insider UK

UPDATE: Swinney agrees to publish budget on 15 December

The Scottish Fiscal Commission requires 10 weeks notice of a draft budget

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