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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

Daily Record

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…

The National (Scotland)

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.

Daily Record

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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.

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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

Edinburgh Live

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.

Daily Record

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.

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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

Insider UK

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.

Daily Record

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

The National (Scotland)

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.

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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.

The National (Scotland)

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…

The Independent UK

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.

Daily Record

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.

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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…

Edinburgh Live

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

The National (Scotland)

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 Independent UK

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’.

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.

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