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Union leader: Downing Street sees us as the ‘enemy within’

THE head of the UK’s largest trade union is to attack Downing Street for seeing it as the “enemy within”, in contrast to the inclusive…

The National (Scotland)

Rent freeze Bill takes step forward as amendments considered

MSPs sat as a committee of the whole parliament to consider amendments to the Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Bill.

The Independent UK

Lanarkshire MSP welcomes rent freeze legislation from Scottish Government

If passed, the measures in the Bill, which will be debated this week, will provide vital protections for tenants over winter and last until at least March 2023.

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Existing Highlands rent-to-own scheme 'beats Douglas Ross's hands down', says CEO

Ross touted a rent to own policy at the Tory party conference in Birmingham - but one is already in operation in Scotland

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Union flags taken down at embattled Ferguson Marine shipyard after Saltire row

UNION flags have been taken down at an embattled Scottish shipyard after complaints from the Alba Party.

The National (Scotland)

Extra funding for West Dunbartonshire holiday hunger programme

More than a quarter of a million pounds will be put towards the programme, which aims to supoprt families and young children over the holidays.

Glasgow Live

Tory budget makes life harder for Scots, say top economists as recession predicted

Researchers at the Fraser of Allander Institute (FAI) have revised down their forecasts for the coming months and have predicted the economy will…

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Swinney rejects accusation of ‘secrecy’ over resignations from Covid inquiry

The Deputy First Minister addressed an urgent question in the Scottish Parliament on the issue.

The Independent UK

John Swinney denies 'political interference' in Scottish covid inquiry after legal team quits

The Deputy First Minister said he could not legally tell MSPs when the inquiry would begin hearing evidence.

Daily Record

Scotland’s largest teaching union announces opening of strike ballot

SCOTLAND'S largest teachers union has confirmed a statutory strike ballot will open on October 12 after an “overwhelming” rejection of the…

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Controversial West Lothian greenbelt housing backed by Scottish Government

Bathgate development rejected by councillors for "cramming" almost 200 homes onto a field in Sibbald's Brae, but planning appeals Reporter gives Taylor Wimpey plans the green light

Edinburgh Live

Conversion practice ban recommendations hailed as 'gamechanger' for LGBT Scots

The report states that all practices which aim to change, inhibit, or suppress a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity should be banned

The National (Scotland)

SNP mull nationalising Caledonian Sleeper service after Serco contract terminated

THE SNP are considering nationalising the Caledonian Sleeper service after the Government decided to terminate the current contract.

The National (Scotland)

Serco losing Sleeper contract presents opportunity for public ownership – MSP

Former Scottish Government minister Fiona Hyslop hinted at a possible future for what she described as an ‘iconic service’.

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Daily Record

Families to receive income boost for children up to the age of 16 next month

It is estimated that over 400,000 under-16s will be eligible for the financial support from November 14.

Daily Record

Scottish Government announces new plans to freeze rents and protect tenants from eviction for six months

The Bill will cover the private and social rented sector, as well as student accommodation.

Daily Record

What is the emergency rent freeze in Scotland and when will it happen?

Here is everything you need to know if you are renting in Scotland.

Daily Record

Dumfries and Galloway councillors to hold seminar to find funding gap solutions

The council is looking for ways to tackle a £50 million shortfall over the next five years

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Scottish covid inquiry thrown into chaos as top lawyers resign just months after launch

Four lawyers working on the inquiry quit last week but their resignations were only made public yesterday.

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Scottish Government refuses to rule out abolition of peak rail fares

Transport minister Jenny Gilruth said the government was looking at ways of making ScotRail fares "easier".

Insider UK

I can’t promise to insulate Scotland from ‘fiscal recklessness’ - Swinney

The Deputy First Minister is due to lay out his response to the Chancellor's economic plans soon

Insider UK

Rent freeze legislation passes first stage at Holyrood

Stage two amendments will be taken today, with a final vote on Thursday

Daily Record

Bridge of Weir set for 39 new homes as council refusal overturned by appeals verdict

The plans were rejected earlier this year by Renfrewshire Council.

The National (Scotland)

University steps up support for students amid cost of living crisis

A SCOTTISH university is putting on extra support for its students after revealing that only one in five are receiving government help amid the cost…

The Independent UK

Lawyers quit Scottish Covid-19 inquiry

Four lawyers working on the Scottish Covid-19 inquiry have quit, it has been confirmed.

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