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Child poverty rates still ‘stubbornly’ high, campaigners warn

THE Scottish Government is being urged to “act now” by campaigners, as child poverty remains “stubbornly” high across Scotland.

The National (Scotland)

Two major health unions are balloting members on industrial action over pay

TWO major health unions have begun balloting members in Scotland on potential industrial action over pay.

The National (Scotland)

Super Sponsor scheme for Ukrainian refugees will be postponed

Scottish Government set to pause scheme for three months from Wednesday, July 13

Daily Record

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Giffnock man loses appeal over plan to knock down house in conservation area

Planning officials had ruled the applicant had not shown retaining the building was 'economically unviable' and an independent reporter appointed by the Scottish Government agreed.

Glasgow Live

Government backed saving scheme to help more than 100,000 Scots workers

MORE than 100,000 staff at some of Scotland’s biggest employers have been given access to a new government-backed savings scheme.

The National (Scotland)

Edinburgh woman slams Royal Mail after van on pavement blocks her way home

Local Green councillor, Kayleigh O'Neill, has said that she hoped to bring the issue to the attention of Royal Mail and the Scottish Government with the hope of improving conditions.

Edinburgh Live

NHS union ballots members for strike action

Unison stays sickened staff are fed up "being taken for granted" after battling through pandemic

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West Lothian park and ride plans go to appeal despite safety fears

Villagers living near Kirknewton station fear for their safety if a car park designed to serve residents in a new housing development two miles away is given the go ahead by the Scottish government

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh to see 700 Ukrainian refugees housed on huge ship at Leith docks

Around 730 Ukrainian refugees will be temporarily housed on the MS Victoria in Edinburgh after fleeing the ongoing Russian invasion, it has now been confirmed.

Edinburgh Live

Scotland pauses 'super sponsor' scheme for Ukrainian refugees amid huge demand

NEW applications for displaced Ukrainians coming to Scotland will be paused for three months this week amid huge demand for the scheme.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government visa scheme for Ukrainians branded 'woefully inadequate'

SNP ministers were accused of "grandstanding instead of getting the detail right" after suspending applications for its super sponsor scheme for Ukrainian refugees.

Daily Record

North Lanarkshire Council bringing 200 homes back into use to help Ukrainian refugees

The properties will be reinstated to allow people escaping the conflict to live in a safe environment, supported by £5 million of Scottish Government funding.

Daily Record

New benefit replacing PIP in seven areas this month aims to get award decisions right first time

Existing PIP claimants will start to transfer to the new benefits system this summer.

Daily Record

‘Truly alarming’ amounts of microplastics found off Scottish coast

SCIENTISTS found microplastics on the surface of 80 of the waters they tested off the Scottish coast in 2021 and 2022, The Ferret can reveal.

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Edinburgh Live

First picture of Edinburgh man who died in tragic Leith film studio accident

The 30-year-old, who passed away after being injured in an incident involving a scissor lift on June 30, has been named as Philip Ross, from the Leith area. Tributes have poured in from his friends and family online.

Daily Record

Lanarkshire MSPs team up to back buffer zones around Scotland's abortion clinics

Labour's Monica Lennon as backing Green MSP Gillian Mackay's Private Members Bill on the issue.

Glasgow Live

200 empty Lanarkshire tower block flats to house Ukrainian refugees 'in six weeks'

The homes in the high rises will be reinstated to provide homes for families fleeing war. Both blocks are within North Lanarkshire and were supposed to be demolished.

The National (Scotland)

Indyref architect Ciaran Martin says Supreme Court loss will help Yes cause

A SUPREME Court ruling that Holyrood does not have the power to hold a referendum could boost support for independence by showing the UK Government…

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Holyrood consultation launches on National Care Service plan

A HOLYROOD committee has launched a consultation on the Scottish Government’s proposed National Care Service.

The National (Scotland)

Local council to repurpose up to 200 homes for Ukrainian refugees

A SCOTTISH council has announced plans to bring up to 200 empty homes back into use to house refugees fleeing Ukraine.

The National (Scotland)

The energy crisis requires ‘pandemic-level action’, report finds

A PANDEMIC-LEVEL response is needed to address the energy bills crisis and avoid a “cata-strophic loss to life”, a Holyrood committee report…

The National (Scotland)

UK minister’s plea for more nuclear power rejected by Scottish Government

THE Scottish Government has rejected UK Energy Minister Greg Hands plea to “rethink” its stance on new nuclear power stations

The Independent UK

Energy prices will continue to rise if oil fields like Cambo are halted – Hands

The UK Government minister said Britain will need to import more oil if the development does not go ahead.

The Independent UK

Scottish Labour demand action to keep Covid under control

The party said action must be taken now to tackle rising coronavirus cases, as it announced its new Covid Resilience Strategy.

Daily Record

SNP ministers urged to take action after missing A&E targets for two years

Lib Dem MSP Willie Rennie urged Health Secretary Humza Yousaf to take action on the waiting times.

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