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When the next Edinburgh bin worker strikes are planned as pay dispute continues

The bin collection and street cleaning services have restarted as of 4.59am on Tuesday morning - but the waste workers are planning another strike in Edinburgh next month.

Edinburgh Live

Perthshire Chamber of Commerce warns businesses on 'brink of collapse' without government energy crisis funding

Organisation chief Vicki Unite has laid out urgent action plans for both UK and Scottish administrations to combat looming energy price cap hikes for business owners and households

Daily Record

Union boss warns bin strikes could run into October and November if pay dispute not resolved

Wendy Dunsmore, Unite industrial officer, is urging the local authority body Cosla and the Scottish Government to get back round the table to end the planned strikes for next week.

Daily Record

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Haacaaluu Hundeesaa: sublime Ethiopian singer who inspired Oromo struggle protesters

I speak to myself whispering Our situation has defied resolution, our misery isn’t improving We are in despair and idling, that is why I am whispering. So sings Haacaaluu Hundeessaa to his people, the Oromo, in the song Waa’ee Keenya (Our struggle), calling on them to take action against centuries…

The Conversation

Talks to take place to form enterprise area at Dumfries and Galloway port

Council bosses and Scottish Government officials are due to meet over plans to boost economic prospects at Cairnryan

Daily Record

Dumfries and Galloway Council draws up contingency plan ahead of potential bin collectors strike

Waste workers are set to walk out for eight days in September, although a new pay offer was made to unions on Monday

Daily Record

Sturgeon says all options ‘exhausted’ for more funding amid strikes

Body representing local councils stated that yesterday's offer is 'as good as it gets'

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Glasgow bin strikes to continue after new pay offer rejected by unions

Unite rejected outright a new offer by COSLA following negotiations. Scotland's First Minister has said all options in making more funding available amid ongoing strikes have been "exhausted".

Glasgow Live

UK Government told to match Scotland's cost of living support

THE UK Government has been told to match Scotland’s cost-of-living support and take urgent steps to prevent millions across the UK from being…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish and UK governments’ cost-of-living support ‘inadequate’ – survey

A survey of more than 2,000 Scots found that respondents are skipping meals and cutting down on non-essential items to save money.

The Independent UK

Local government alone cannot solve pay dispute, says Scottish Labour

The party spoke out as it emerged that industrial action in cleansing and education will go ahead next week.

The Independent UK

Nicola Sturgeon says all options for more funding amid strikes ‘exhausted’

Action is set to go ahead as unions reject an ‘unacceptable’ council pay offer.

The Independent UK

Bin strikes will continue in Falkirk as no agreement reached in national talks

A second round of bin strikes will start on September 6 unless a deal is struck before then

Daily Record

Cameron House FAI: Architect calls for mandatory sprinklers in historic hotel buildings

Peter Drummond, who specialises in heritage and conservation work, gave evidence at the Fatal Accident Inquiry today (Monday).

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Hope that abortion buffer zones are 'a big step closer' after latest summit

A BID to use council by-laws to establish buffer zones outside of abortion clinics has been welcomed but with an added warning that finding a…

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh couple who turned garden into vegetable patch told to return land

The resident took over private land by extending their back garden fence in 2020 and the council has repeatedly warned them to return the space since.

The National (Scotland)

Troubled Rest and Be Thankful road secures £25m for long-term solution

THE Transport Minister has announced a major investment of government funds into securing a long-term solution for the Rest and Be Thankful road.

Glasgow Live

Video shows Glasgow street covered in rubbish dumped outside recycling centre

It is understood an offer is being negotiated as council staff continue their strike for better pay.

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Humza Yousaf praises efforts of Scottish Trauma Network team after first year in operation

SCOTTISH Health Secretary Humza Yousaf has praised the work of the Scottish Trauma Network (STN) after its first year in operation.

Insider UK

Renewables sector demands government action on low-carbon industrial strategy

Scottish Renewables lays out its priorities ahead of next month's Programme for Government

Glasgow Live

DWP update as PIP replaced in Scotland nationwide with new ADP benefit

Starting August 29, Personal Independence Payment has been replaced with the new Adult Disability Payment benefit for all new claims in Scotland — here's what you need to know

Insider UK

Consultation launched on Scottish Government’s agriculture bill

Views are now being sought on food production, fair income for farmers and protecting biodiversity

The National (Scotland)

People urged to take part in consultation on Scottish Government's agriculture bill

PEOPLE are being urged to take part in a consulation on the Scottish Government’s forthcoming agriculture bill has been launched.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow drug addicts dying in droves after being given homes amid 'broken' system

It comes as new data shows that one in 10 Scots drug addicts are losing their lives from overdosing - once admitted to the House First scheme - funded by the Scottish Government.

Daily Record

New benefit replacing PIP opens nationwide with a focus on providing a positive and compassionate experience

Adult Disability Payment also offers no 'degrading functional examinations' as part of the application process.

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