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MSPs urged to consider extending Covid test access if cases continue to rise

THE Scottish Government may have to consider reintroducing more coronavirus testing if infection levels continue to rise, an expert has said.

The National (Scotland)

Constitution is a reserved matter despite latest ‘wheeze’ from Sturgeon – Jack

The Scottish Secretary was questioned on the issue while at the Royal Highland Show near Edinburgh on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Young people on certain benefits starting a new job urged to apply for payment worth up to £428

People aged between 16 and 24 may be eligible for a one-off payment of £267.65 or £428.25.

Daily Record

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Farmer forced to sell home and move into caravan as fuel price rockets to £2.25 a litre

Karl Hughes couldn't keep up with mortgage payments

Wales Online

Lanarkshire MSP hits back in free school meals voting row

Clare Haughey voted against an amendment to the bill.

Daily Record

Glasgow considers restrictions on AirBnB-style short term lets

A draft policy has been published by Glasgow City Council which would see the licensing of short-term lets by October.

Daily Record

Dumfries and Galloway former SNP stalwart insists he has no regrets over Tory defection

Andrew Wood was an SNP member for 20 years before quitting in 2019 and then joining the local Conservatives

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Scottish TV and film industry 'could be worth £1 billion by 2030'

New report from Screen Scotland states the industry contributed £568m to the nation's economy in 2019

Insider UK

Scots council promises £1 million in cost of living crisis support

Falkirk council have recently announced a series of plans to help low income families as the cost of living crisis continues to bite- including a hardship fund and free access to swimming

Edinburgh Live

Labour MSP blasts Scottish Government opposition to rent freezes to help tenants

Mercedes Villalba had proposed a halt to rent increases across Scotland until a system of national rent controls can be introduced.

Daily Record

Scots farmer forced to live in caravan after £2.25 petrol price leaves him penniless

Karl Hughes, a crofter who has lived on Tiree for 20 years, had to sell his home last year after falling behind on mortgage payments due to an accident that left him unable to work.

Daily Record

Inflation is back with a vengeance and now we're paying the price for hypocrisy

Tiree islander Karl Hughes had to sell his home as a result of sky-high diesel prices at his local garage.

Daily Record

New disability payment replacing PIP will include ‘informal observations’ during the consultation

Claimants will not be asked to perform any physical ‘tests’ during the assessment process for Adult Disability Payment.

Daily Record

Scottish TV and film industry could be worth £1bn by 2030, claims minister

A report by Screen Scotland found the sector contributed almost £568 million to Scotland’s economy in 2019.

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The National (Scotland)

Rishi Sunak faces hostile reception at oil and gas summit in Aberdeen

EMBATTLED Chancellor Rishi Sunak is expected to host a meeting with oil and gas chiefs in Aberdeen on Thursday after announcing a raid on their…

The National (Scotland)

Holyrood to look into recovering £400 energy payments from second-home owners

THE Scottish Government has said it will explore ways it can recover a cost-of-living rebate given to owners of second homes and instead use it on a…

Glasgow Live

Glasgow councillor angry over lack of clarity on Queen's Park play area closure

The council has said the play area was closed due to safety concerns but community representatives want more information on why the facility remains closed.

Daily Record

Scottish Government considering claw back of £400 energy bill payments from second home owners

The Scottish Government announced the move after pressure was applied by Labour.

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The Independent UK

Bill of Rights ‘shocking and unnecessary’, warns Scottish Government minister

The proposed legislation was published by UK Justice Secretary Dominic Raab on Wednesday.

Daily Record

Falkirk Council promises £1 million of support to help residents with cost of living crisis

Ideas to help include a hardship fund and free swimming lessons for those on low incomes

Glasgow Live

85,000 Glasgow residents to get free gift card worth £105 from council - here's how it works

Around 85,000 households across Glasgow are set to receive Scotland Loves Local gift cards in a bid to introduce people to new and local business they may have not shopped at before. So how can you tell if you're eligible?

Daily Record

DWP ‘broken’ benefit cap could see 35,000 more families miss out on extra money next April

If the benefit cap was uprated with inflation, awards would be £3,670 higher than they are now.

Daily Record

Ayrshire schools ranked in 'gold standard' league table as region's top performer revealed

The annual report lists the percentage of pupils attaining five Higher grades.

Insider UK

'No significant reason' for low uptake of broadband vouchers - Forbes

As of this month, the Reaching 100% scheme has delivered 2,202 new connections

Glasgow Live

Glasgow could see crackdown on Airbnb-style lets as new licence rules edge closer

Glasgow City Council has published a draft of its new rules for short-term lets in the city. From October 1, all properties must have been granted a licence to operate.

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