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National Care Service Bill sets dangerous precedent and must be paused, claim MSPs

Labour social care spokesman Paul O’Kane said the report was “damning”, and “lays bare the fatal flaws” in the Bill.

Daily Record · Feb 3, 2023

Public library projects across Scotland receive major funding boost

PUBLIC libraries across Scotland have received a major funding boost to support a new series of projects.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 3, 2023

Scottish councils facing real-terms cut even with tax increase, says think tank

The Scottish Government’s plan for tax and spending cleared its first parliamentary hurdle on Thursday.

The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2023

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Bird flu outbreak found at Scots poultry farm sparking 3km lockdown by health chiefs

An exclusion zone has been put in place around Woodlea Poultry Farm, near Dunfermline, Fife, following the confirmed case on Thursday afternoon, the Scottish Government has announced.

Daily Record · Feb 3, 2023

Drinks industry 'in crisis mode' over DRS implementation and alcohol promotion ban plan

Sector stakeholders warn that prices will rise for consumers and overseas producers may leave the country altogether

Insider UK · Feb 3, 2023

Scotland's NHS risks being 'overwhelmed' as cancer cases set to surge

The latest Cancer Research UK projections show that the numbers diagnosed could rise to 42,000 per year by 2040.

Daily Record · Feb 3, 2023

Carer’s Allowance to be replaced by new payment starting at end of this year

A full rollout of the new devolved benefit is expected to begin in Spring 2024.

Daily Record · Feb 3, 2023

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Campaign to secure Scots World Heritage Site enters new phase

THE campaign to secure World Heritage Site status for Scotland’s Flow Country has entered a new phase with the formal submission of the formal…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 3, 2023

Scots kids 'exposed to hardcore porn' on school laptops as council launches probe

Kids at a primary school in the Highland Council area saw the X-rated images after clicking on an ad in a webpage in their classroom

Daily Record · Feb 3, 2023

Glasgow resident 'terrified' as fire safety marshals patrol Lancefield Quay apartments

The Scottish Government has organised 24-hour-a-day patrols at a block of apartments at Lancefield Quay after a report highlighted fire safety issues at the site.

Glasgow Live · Feb 2, 2023

Holyrood votes to back 'progressive' Scottish Government budget

MSPs have voted to back the Scottish Government’s tax and spending plans in a Holyrood vote.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 2, 2023

MSPs back Scottish Government budget

The Deputy First Minister told MSPs he was still dealing with an overspend of £100 million in this financial year.

The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2023

'Personal fire service' deployed by Scottish Government to block of flats at risk in Glasgow

Residents at Lancefield Quay by the River Clyde have been told a "walking fire patrol" has been started after developers failed to make necessary improvements.

Daily Record · Feb 2, 2023

Budget delivers priorities of progressive government, says Swinney

MSPs are debating the Scottish Government’s budget at stage one on Thursday.

The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2023

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Edinburgh Live · Feb 2, 2023

West Lothian rejects MSP claim it failed to recruit teachers with £5m fund

SNP MSP claims that an additional £5m has only seen 29 teachers hired instead of 100, but senior council officials and the Labour administration insisted the money had been used properly and defended their record in education

The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2023

Labour highlights warning of 7,000 council job cuts in plea to vote down budget

The draft 2023/24 budget proposes an increase of around £570m for councils – but they have warned they need more.

Daily Record · Feb 2, 2023

Scottish councils face axing 7,000 jobs over next three years due to 'SNP underfunding'

A leaked document estimated that more than 200 jobs would need to be cut from every local authority area in Scotland to meet budget short falls.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 2, 2023

Edinburgh to slash roads repair budget as North Bridge costs rise by £24m

The city's transport leader admitted the budget cut would "increase the rate of decline" on the city's roads.

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Insider UK · Feb 2, 2023

Swinney urges MSPs to back ‘meaningful and progressive’ budget

Government's fiscal plans will now be debated, although the coalition has the power to pass its measures despite any opposition

Daily Record · Feb 2, 2023

Social media companies must take responsibility for violent videos online

Record View says children cannot be allowed to be the victims of awful abuse.

The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2023

MSPs urged to back ‘meaningful and progressive’ budget

The budget will be debated in the Scottish Parliament on Thursday.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 1, 2023

Stephen Flynn: Tory anti-strike bill a 'blatant attack' on devolution

STEPHEN Flynn has said the UK Government’s anti-strike bill is a “blatant attack” on devolution – and he warned it is just the start.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 1, 2023

Retailers claim Deposit Return Scheme will 'fail' without clarity from government

RETAILERS have warned the launch of Scotland’s deposit return scheme (DRS) will fail if ministers do not deliver a clear blueprint.

Glasgow Live · Feb 1, 2023

Glasgow Red Road flats and Sighthill abandoned land still without housing a decade later

A Springburn and Robroyston councillor said a brick has still not been laid after he had to leave his flat about 11 years ago.

Daily Record · Feb 1, 2023

"Now is not the time for a blame game" says West Dunbartonshire Council leader, as budget cuts loom

During an in-depth interview with the Lennox, Labour's Martin Rooney highlighted the bleak financial picture facing the local authority - but insisted he didn't blame WDC's former SNP administration.

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