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National Care Service could see 75,000 Scots council workers transferred to new employer

Town hall bosses fear they may no longer be able to deliver community services if the National Care Service goes ahead, as it would see chiefs report to ministers rather than councils.

Daily Record

Carers can claim nearly £500 extra benefit if they live in a certain area

The standard carer's allowance is widely used, but there's also a little-known supplement payment that many could be entitled to

Daily Mirror

Fury as police keep Union flag flying for over a month - against Government advice

A POLICE station has reinstated the Saltire after flying the Union flag for more than a month – contrary to Scottish Government guidance.

The National (Scotland)

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NHS staff's poverty fears as the Scottish Government pulls the plug on unlimited Covid sick leave

Health workers suffering from Long Covid could be left without an income after taking ill caring for others with coronavirus

Daily Record

Anas Sarwar calls for House of Lords to be abolished and replaced with regional senate

THE House of Lords “must be abolished” and replaced with a regional senate instead, Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has suggested.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government to provide lifetime funding for thalidomide survivors

The Scottish Government has committed to providing lifetime financial support for survivors of thalidomide.

The National (Scotland)

Consultation launched on plans to transform land ownership in Scotland

THE Scottish Government has unveiled “transformative” proposals to address long-standing land ownership concerns.

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Alex Salmond calls for single 'Yes' candidate in each constituency in 'de facto' election

The Alba party leader wants to see a "united" front during the Scottish independence referendum campaign.

Daily Record

UK Government threatens to interfere in Scotland's gender recognition bill

The UK Attorney General is risking a constitutional row by suggesting she might interfere in the Scottish Government's GRA Bill.

The National (Scotland)

South Lanarkshire Council leader calls for EK dual track rail plans to be saved

Joe Fagan has branded the ditching of dualling plans as 'economic vandalism'

Daily Record

New steps being taken to ensure Dumfries and Galloway ready for winter storms

The Scottish Government has revealed a winter preparedness programme, which will be led by the Scottish Resilience Partnership

Daily Record

Thalidomide survivors in Scotland to be given lifelong support

THE Scottish Government has pledged to give lifelong financial support to thalidomide survivors living in Scotland.

The National (Scotland)

So unfair to stop backing key workers country relied on during pandemic by removing unlimited sick pay

Record View says NHS staff should not be left to worry that they could be forced to rely on food banks when pre-Covid rules on sick pay resume at the end of next month.

Daily Record

Scots taxpayers shelled out £26million to Odeon to rent out cinemas as court rooms during Covid pandemic

EXCLUSIVE: Figures uncovered by the Record show the scale of spending by the courts service on temporary jury rooms at a time the justice system faces huge budget cuts.

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4G mobile phone coverage expanded in dozens of rural areas

Residents and businesses in Bogton, Aberdeenshire, are the latest of 55 mobile ‘notspots’ lined up to benefit from the new 4G services.

The Independent UK

Harvie: General election may be ‘only chance’ to ask Scots about independence

Scottish Green co-leader Patrick Harvie said while a referendum is his ‘preferred route’ this could be blocked by Westminster or the Supreme Court.

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Scottish ministers urged to reject new gas plant amid climate fears

A PROPOSED gas plant at Peterhead is on “rotten foundations” and could “seriously jeopardise” Scotland’s climate targets, the Scottish…

Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon hails 'encouraging' poll which shows Yes campaign edging ahead of No

A survey by Panelbase found 48 per cent of Scots supported independence while 47 per cent were against - and just five per cent said they were undecided.

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Charity urges action over alcohol marketing to tackle deaths

SCOTLAND must go beyond minimum unit pricing (MUP) and introduce comprehensive statutory restrictions on alcohol marketing if it is to turn the tide…

The National (Scotland)

Australian MP warns introduction of abortion protest buffer zones won’t be easy

AN Australian MP who introduced abortion clinic buffer zone legislation in her state has welcomed plans to further protect patients in Scotland, but…

The National (Scotland)

Tenants demand Government take action over skyrocketing rents

TENANTS struggling to pay their rent have spoken of their disappointment at the failure of the Scottish Government to introduce a rents freeze.

Daily Record

Over 100,000 homes in Scotland have nobody living in them - with some lying empty for decades

Campaigners believe getting local authorities to buy the vacant properties could hold the key to easing the national housing shortage.

Daily Record

Drunk driver who ploughed Maserati into Scots woman given £5k legal aid for bid to serve sentence in France

Thomas Wainwright was jailed for 12 years after Theresa Wade died when the Maserati he was driving ploughed into her van in Mull - but the killer motorist wants to serve his time in France.

The Independent UK

Poll shows Scottish voters are split on holding second independence referendum

The survey, conducted by Panelbase for The Sunday Times, showed 44% of voters are opposed to a ballot taking place, while 43% said they are in favour.

The National (Scotland)

Indyref: Yes AHEAD in new poll on support for Scottish independence

THE majority of Scots are in support of independence a new poll has found.

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