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Scottish ministers knew of Raac school risks last summer, Somerville says

The Social Justice Secretary said she will be as open as possible with the public on the risk to public buildings.

The Independent UK

Scottish Government to trial four-day working week by end of 2023

THE Scottish Government will bring in a four-day working week for some public sector workers – with trials beginning this year.

The National (Scotland)

Free childcare and school meals to be rolled out further, FM announces

INCOME thresholds for the Scottish Government’s Best Start Foods programme will be removed entirely next year, the First Minister has announced.

The National (Scotland)

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Tourism champion claims short-term let restrictions are 'sexist'

A TOURISM champion has claimed the Scottish Government’s restrictions on short term lets are discriminatory against women.

The National (Scotland)

Lord Foulkes to challenge Scottish Government spending abroad

LABOUR peer George Foulkes is plotting to challenge Scottish Government spending on international offices as he ramps up his efforts to frustrate…

The National (Scotland)

Scotland must diversify from kilts and castles to maintain investment, say experts

SCOTLAND is continually beating the UK on foreign direct investment, but experts are urging the country to diversify investment origin – and to…

The National (Scotland)

Third of MSPs calling for short term lets delay have been lobbied by AirBnb

THIRD of the cross-party group of MSPs who signed a letter calling for a delay to the Scottish Government’s short-term lets scheme have been…

The National (Scotland)

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Scottish Government's short-term lets scheme explained and false claims debunked

THE Scottish Government’s new licensing scheme has been under intense scrutiny this week.

The National (Scotland)

Collapse risk concrete present at 35 schools in Scotland

THE Scottish Government has confirmed Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (Raac) has been found in 35 schools across Scotland.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government confirms collapse risk concrete present at 35 schools

The Scottish Government confirmed on Friday evening the material was present at 35 schools in Scotland following a review of public buildings.

The Independent UK

SNP hit back after Labour peer calls Scottish Government 'elected dictatorship'

THE SNP have hit back at “deeply insulting” comments from a Labour peer ...

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Water staff set to strike amid pay and conditions dispute

Hundreds of Scottish Water staff have backed strike action amid claims the organisation attempted to force through changes to pay and conditions…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Water staff vote to strike amid dispute over pay and conditions

Unions say the firm is trying to force through changes.

The Independent UK

Scottish schools to be assessed for presence of collapse-risk concrete

Figures obtained by the Scottish Lib Dems in May found at least 37 schools had reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete.

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Over 200 patients harmed by Dr Sam Eljamel, campaigner claims

ROGUE doctor Professor Sam Eljamel may have harmed more than 200 patients, a woman campaigning for a public inquiry into the surgeon has said.

The National (Scotland)

College lecturers warn of escalating industrial action without improved pay offer

College lecturers have warned they will escalate ongoing industrial action unless “definitive action” is taken to put forward a fair and fully…

The Independent UK

College lecturers could escalate industrial action if no pay award put forward

Members of the EIS-Fela union said industrial action could escalate if there is no progress in talks over pay.

The National (Scotland)

Vehicle tax and right to roam review could help combat 'staycation explosion'

A VEHICLE-based levy for tourists visiting Scottish beauty spots in rural areas should be introduced instead of taxing people to stay in paid…

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SNP president backs Labour MSP in call for major change to land reform bill

THE Scottish Government must take a “much more radical” approach to land reform, an expert has said after SNP president Michael Russell…

The National (Scotland)

Labour peer to 'intensify' bid to stop Scottish Government spending on independence

LABOUR peer George Foulkes has said he will be “intensifying his campaign to stop illegal spending” by the Scottish Government when recess ends.

The Independent UK

‘Minor updates’ made to alcohol report following review by statistics watchdog

Public Health Scotland and the Scottish Government has amended a summary document published in June after a complaint by the Tories.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Parliament to hear motion of condolence for Winnie Ewing after recess

THE Scottish Parliament is due to hear a motion of condolence for Winnie Ewing after she sadly passed away at the end of the last term.

The National (Scotland)

‘Give citizenship to everyone living in Scotland on independence day’

A CALL has been made for everyone living in Scotland on the day of independence to be entitled to citizenship of the country.

The National (Scotland)

Douglas Ross 'sick and tired of SNP whining' over lack of financial powers

SCOTTISH Tory leader Douglas Ross will say he is “sick and tired” of the SNP “whining they don’t have the financial levers to make a…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government criticised at UN meeting on rights of disabled people

THE UN has been told of a “lack of progress” in improving the lives of disabled Scots – as human rights champions accused the Scottish…

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