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Absent landlords under fire after Dumfries building left to crumble

Westlakes Demolition are in the process of bringing down the former Treasure Cave site in English Street

Daily Record

Scotland becomes first UK country to ban 'most problematic' single-use plastics

A BAN on single-use plastics shows Scotland is turning “promises into action” on the environment, a Scottish Government minister said.

The National (Scotland)

Scotland 'leading the UK' on students from deprived areas entering university

SCOTLAND is continuing to “set the pace” when it comes to students from deprived areas getting into university, the Commissioner for Fair Access…

The National (Scotland)

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Councils face funding freeze until 2026/27, spending review suggests

COUNCILS are facing a funding freeze until 2026/27 according to indicative plans set out by the Scottish Government.

The National (Scotland)

Edinburgh Airbnb owner told to 'cancel bookings' after noise complaints raised with police

Regulations on short-term letting in the capital are tightening, as one Airbnb operator fought for permission to continue renting out his town house to guests.

Edinburgh Live

Glasgow garden bike shed and fence in West End must be removed, council orders

The wooden bike store and fence were constructed in front of a listed property, but officials have ruled that the structure is 'unacceptable' for a conservation area.

Glasgow Live

Police Scotland and courts spending cuts branded 'good day for criminals'

Scotland's beleaguered justice system is already struggling to clear a backlog in cases caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

Daily Record

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Millions set aside to hold indyref2 in 2023, Scottish Government reveals

It's a significantly larger sum than was spent in 2014.

The National (Scotland)

Kate Forbes sets out spending plan to deal with 'unprecedented cost of living crisis'

The Finance Secretary said reforms would focus on digitalisation, the public sector estate and improving government procurement

Insider UK

Inflation has limited Scottish Government's funding increases, Kate Forbes tells MSPs

In a ministerial statement to Holyrood, Forbes set out the government's resource spending review

The National (Scotland)

Dozens of dead birds scattered across Shetland Isles amid bird flu outbreak

The Scottish Government has confirmed an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza on the Shetland Isles.

Daily Record

Scottish NHS in 'perpetual crisis' as 30 per cent of A&E patients left waiting longer than four hours

Scottish Government targets on A&E waiting times are still not being met as the health service continues to struggle.

Daily Record

Scottish National Investment Bank spends £175,000 on CEO search

Opposition politicians criticise amount of taxpayers cash spent and lack of open recruiter selection process

Insider UK

CivTech accelerator seeks solutions to improve Scottish services

The contract value available on each challenge is up to £800,000

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Daily Record

Thousands of households have received vital housing support that MP says protects against eviction

Gavin Newlands states: "The work done by the Scottish Government in building a social security system that is fair and treats people with dignity shows what can be done"

Daily Record

Census deadline today as Scots face criminal record and £1,000 fine for failing to complete it

The mandatory census is sent out every ten years and provides public bodies with a vital snapshot of the country.

Daily Record

SNP minister Kate Forbes admits government faces 'difficult decisions' on public finances

The SNP Finance Secretary Kate Forbes will publish a multi-year programme for the first time since 2011.

The National (Scotland)

Boris Johnson 'could accept Section 30 order and agree to hold indyref2'

BORIS Johnson could accept a Section 30 order and agree to a second independence referendum, Aberdeen Independence Movement (AIM) has said.

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Kate Forbes to set out spending review amid warnings of £3.5bn budget gap

FINANCE Secretary Kate Forbes is due to set out her resource spending review, the first time the Scottish Government has published a multi-year…

The National (Scotland)

Austerity policies had 'substantial' impact on mortality rates, researchers find

AUSTERITY policies have made an “substantial” contribution to the stagnation of mortality rates, researchers have said.

The Independent UK

Government austerity ‘the leading cause’ of stalled progress on UK life expectancy

Death rate stagnation ‘should simply not be happening in a wealthy society such as the UK,’ say researchers

The National (Scotland)

Campaigners welcome Scotland's new dementia advisory panel

THE charity Alzheimer Scotland has welcomed news that people with dementia will be invited to join a new independent national panel to help shape…

Daily Record

Scotland's Census 'shambles' could result in 'decades of injustice', Labour warns

Sarah Boyack raised her fears as Scots were once again being urged to complete the questionnaire ahead of Tuesday's deadline.

Daily Record

Work gets underway on 20 new affordable homes in West Lothian

The £4.2 million development in Livingston will provide much needed low-cost housing for rent

The National (Scotland)

Funding boost for flood prevention and regeneration at local park

A project to rejuvenate a Glasgow park and reduce flood risks in the area has received £115,000 of Scottish Government funding.

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