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Extra cash for strike deal to be cut from elsewhere, says Sturgeon

The First Minister said the Scottish Government would have to make some ‘really tough decisions’ in response to the cost-of-living crisis.

The Independent UK

'Now do your job': Nicola Sturgeon pans Tories as Scottish strike action called off

FIRST Minister Nicola Sturgeon has thanked the trade unions for “positive discussions” after strikes across Scotland’s local authorities…

The National (Scotland)

School and waste strikes suspended after new offer put forward to unions

UNISON, Unite and GMB took part in talks with First Minster Nicola Sturgeon, the Deputy First Minister, Scottish Government and COSLA and now recommend members agree to a new pay offer.

Glasgow Live

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Strikes halted after unions receive new pay offer from council leaders

The dispute has seen piles of rubbish build up in city centres as waste workers went on strike.

The Independent UK

Scotland 'could see more funding per person' as population declines, report says

SCOTLAND'S declining population could benefit the Scottish Government’s budget if it remains part of the UK, a report has said.

The National (Scotland)

Scots teachers balloted to take strike action over 'insulting 5% pay offer'

The largest teachers' union, the EIS, is urging members to move to strike action in pursuit of a ten per cent pay demand.

Daily Record

Mass refugee reception centres ‘considered for Ukrainians arriving in Scotland’

Dormitory-style emergency accommodation in halls could also be created as part of the emergency measures, a newspaper reported.

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Iceland supports Best Start Food scheme to help families in need access nutritional food

It is the first time that a supermarket has joined with a brand to show support for the scheme.

Daily Record

Council strikes called off after union recommends members accept Cosla pay offer

There have been numerous rounds of talks between Cosla, unions and the Scottish Government to agree a pay deal for council staff

The National (Scotland)

Scot leads UK’s response to climate change-induced flooding in Pakistan

A SCOT is helping to spearhead support to Pakistan following the devastating floods which have left a third of the country under water.

The National (Scotland)

MSP behind abortion clinic buffer zone legislation suggests reason for mediation commission

The Scottish Government provoked a backlash last month when a contract award notice published online showed it had paid for the services of a civic…

The National (Scotland)

Teachers to vote in strike ballot as union condemns ‘insulting’ pay offer

The EIS said the current offer is effectively ‘a deep and painful real-terms pay cut for Scotland’s hard-working teachers’.

The Independent UK

Plan to turn Glasgow flats into short-stay lets appealed after council refuse

Sonder Hospitality has appealed to the Scottish Government after Glasgow City Council turned down a bid to offer serviced flats at Minerva Way.

Glasgow Live

Wait times for follow-up cervical screening tests slammed as 'unacceptable' by Lanarkshire MSP

Central Scotland MSP Monica Lennon says local women are being left in 'emotional limbo' during excessive waiting times

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Daily Record

Energy-saving home improvement grants of up to £5,000 could help reduce winter fuel bills

Changes to eligibility criteria for the Warmer Homes Scotland scheme could see an extra 110,000 households save money this winter.

The National (Scotland)

A 'Union dividend'? Here's what this year's GERS figures actually mean

LAST week the Scottish Government released their yearly Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland (GERS) report, the most intensely discussed set…

The National (Scotland)

'You've been Gove'd': Michael Gove 'savage' in briefing against Scottish ministers

MICHAEL Gove was "savage" in briefing against his opponents in devolved governments, the SNP's president has revealed.

Daily Record

All Lanarkshire schools to close next week as part of three-day strike action

Schools and nurseries across both North and South Lanarkshire will be shut to pupils from September 6-8

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Glasgow Live

Glasgow welcomes second cruise ship to be used as accommodation for Ukrainian refugees

The M/S Ambition has arrived in Glasgow as preparation begin to accommodate nearly 2,000 refugees displaced by the war in Ukraine. The ship will be docked on the River Clyde for up to six months.

The National (Scotland)

No deal reached in talks between unions and First Minister to avert fresh strikes

MARATHON talks between Nicola Sturgeon, unions and local authority bosses have ended without a deal.

Insider UK

Talks chaired by Sturgeon to avert fresh strikes end without deal

First Minister stated that Scottish Government budget to negotiate with 'is finite'

Edinburgh Live

Devastated Scottish salon owner handed energy price hike of more than 300%

Jodi Hain will now have to fork out an eye-watering £6720 for electricity alone at the Something Different Hairdressers.

Daily Record

Scots salon in haircut price hike warning as energy bill soars by more than £5k a year

Jodi Hain will now have to fork out an eye-watering £6720 for electricity alone at the Something Different Hairdressers in Guardbridge, Fife, as the cost-of-living crisis worsens.

Daily Record

DWP paid £160m to deliver benefits devolved to Scottish Parliament

Delays and complications with the devolution of social security led to the DWP continuing to administer benefits.

Wales Online

Sturgeon marathon talks fail to resolve bins dispute as new strikes look likely to go ahead

Cleanup begins in cities but unions and council bosses remain far apart on pay offers

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