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Wealthy pushing up land costs to ‘greenwash’ image, campaigners warn

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The National (Scotland)

Scotland's private rented sector is in crisis – solutions must be swift

In 2020, it was estimated only 7 of Scottish 25 to 34-year-olds could meet the earnings and savings requirements to be able to afford a home. So…

The National (Scotland)

Tories should 'take a look in the mirror' before calling for more oversight of Scotland, say SNP

THE SNP have called on Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak to “take a look in the mirror” before calling for greater scrutiny of the Scottish Government…

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MSPs enjoying cheaper parliament lunches as Nicola Sturgeon blasted over free school meals U-turn

The First Minister is now facing furious criticism after revelations that the parliament spent over £230,000 of taxpayer’s cash in just three months to give cheaper meals to politicians and staff.

Daily Record

Scots teacher with terminal brain cancer blames 'blue water and toxic chemicals' at school

Jeana Watt, 48, taught maths at the Skills Academy in Coatbridge, Lanarkshire, built on an old industrial waste site.

Daily Record

Scottish Youth Parliament probed over alleged mishandling of sexual harassment claims

Charity bosses spent up to £30,000 on private lawyers to conduct a probe, before dismissing the claims as “false”.

Daily Record

Truss and Sunak told to ‘look in mirror’ over Scottish Government scrutiny calls

Keith Brown, Justice Secretary and the SNP deputy leader, has said both Conservative leadership candidates refused to attend Holyrood committees.

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'I'm disgusted': Scots speakers hit back after former Labour member claims Scots is 'racist'

Scots speakers have hit back after a former member of the Scottish Labour party claimed the language facilitated racism.

The National (Scotland)

Edinburgh Council workers offered five per cent pay increase as strikes continue

It comes after cleansing workers in Edinburgh began an 11-day strike on Thursday after turning down an initial offer of three per cent. Refuse workers gathered in the city centre and at one of the council's waste depot's at Seafield to protest the offer

Edinburgh Live

Council workers to be offered improved 5 per cent pay rise after SNP cast deciding vote

COUNCIL workers across Scotland have been offered an improved pay increase after the president of COSLA cast the deciding vote.

The National (Scotland)

Scot put under fatwa speaks out on Salman Rushdie and free speech

BEFORE Salman Rushdie moved to the US, there were only two residents in the UK subject to a fatwa – an Islamic legal edict that can be placed on…

The National (Scotland)

Top pro-indy economist Mark Blyth corrects record after 'point-scoring' reports

A TOP pro-independence economist has hit back at claims he could not make the case for leaving the Union, saying he had been misrepresented in the…

The National (Scotland)

Three-quarters of MSPs should support independence before new vote – Tory peer

The Scottish Government has asked the Supreme Court to determine if a draft independence Bill is within Holyrood’s powers.

The Independent UK

Scottish Greens back locals fighting plans for industrial development near homes

THE Scottish Greens are backing a group of Bellshill residents who are challenging development plans that would place an industrial complex as…

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Government's Scottish independence team growing, official figures show

WORK to increase preparation for indyref2 in the Scottish Government has increased greatly from the start of the year, it has been revealed.

Daily Record

Windfarm fears raised over national park plan

Stuart Littlewood spoke out after what South Scotland MSP Emma Harper described as a “very productive meeting” with the Galloway National Park Association.

Daily Record

Huge £4 million cost of living crisis package to be considered to aid struggling North Ayrshire families

Cabinet meeting on Tuesday will discuss cost of living help.

The National (Scotland)

Rural broadband programme gets £36m investment from Scottish and UK governments

THE Scottish and UK Governments have announced plans to increase funding in a delayed rural broadband programme by £36 million.

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Daily Record

New disability payment replacing PIP in Scotland this month involves no private sector assessments

Applications for Adult Disability Payment will open nationwide on August 29.

Daily Record

SNP government in £50k Islands Bond climbdown as 'gimmick' scheme scrapped

Locals hit out at the Scottish Government scheme describing it as a "bribe" and a "gimmick".

The National (Scotland)

SNP scrap plans to pay families to live on islands after backlash

PLANS to pay people to live on islands have been ditched by the Scottish Government, it has been announced.

Daily Record

Falkirk Arts Centre still on the table as £140 million growth deal takes next steps

Funding from UK and Scottish governments will be also used to help the Falkirk area's economy leave fossil fuels behind

The National (Scotland)

Lord Frost: Independence is 'morally wrong' and devolution should 'evolve back'

THE UK’s former Brexit negotiator and vocal Liz Truss supporter has described the idea of Scottish independence as “morally wrong” and called…

Insider UK

Poll shows lack of confidence in government inward investment policy

New research also reveals that 81% believe the UK and Scottish governments do not collaborate well

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh refuse workers hit out at 'ridiculous' pay offer as 11-day strike begins

Unions rejected the formal pay offer of a 3.5 per cent rise from COSLA as they begin their 11 day strike. Picket lines were formed this morning at recycling and waste centres in the city.

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