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The Latest Breaking News from Scottish Government

Sturgeon ‘convinced’ Scots would vote for independence despite poll downturn

Council elections will take place on Thursday.

The Independent UK

New disability payment replacing PIP will open for applications in three council areas next month

Decision making guidance for Adult Disability Payment is now available online.

Daily Record

Scottish Government accused of 'staggering inconsistency' in business policies

Ardtornish Hydro has lost a fifth of its workforce because of 'government’s intransigence' over state aid rules, says its boss

Insider UK

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Both governments leaving people ‘economically vulnerable’ -Sarwar

Data from the Office of National Statistics revealed that 30% of Scots were spending less on food or essentials

Insider UK

Scotland's criminals 'let off more than 650,00 hours of community service'

The unfinished work, issued by judges as part of a Community Payback Order (CPO) and as an alternative to prisons, equates to around 76 years. Eight criminals convicted of homicide were given CPOs.

Glasgow Live

Ministers under 'cross-party pressure to discharge hospital patients to care homes'

Swinney has said ministers were under pressure to discharge patients from hospitals to care homes from “all political parties”

The National (Scotland)

Councils spent almost £300m on private firms ‘profiting from misery’ of homeless

COUNCILS have been accused of a “moral failure” to provide decent housing to homeless people and of overseeing a “fiscal disaster” as new…

The National (Scotland)

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What does my council do? Your questions answered ...

Councils, governments, boards….it can be very confusing why these things are different and what each is responsible for.

The National (Scotland)

‘Putting calorie counts on menus could kill people like me'

AN emotional plea against calories on menus has been made by a 17-year-old woman who is recovering from an eating disorder.

The National (Scotland)

Nicola Sturgeon refuses to say if government sought legal advice on discharging covid patients to care homes

She claimed the Ministerial Code prevents her from answering the question asked by the Sunday Mail.

Daily Record

Scottish Government ban on Firth of Clyde 'ruining generations of business', fishermen say

An 11-week ban was implemented in February to protect cod stocks but it affected all boats in the area, not just larger trawlers

Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon accused of leaving broken promises a year on from SNP's election win

The party vowed to bring in major schemes such as free laptops for children and bikes for poorer youngsters but this is yet to happen.

Daily Record

Minimum alcohol pricing has cost Scots £270m, think tank claims

The Institute of Economic Affairs said the policy has had little positive impact on public health.

The Independent UK

'Abortion protesters made me feel patronised,' says woman as buffer zone pressure mounts

IT was October 2019 when Alice Murray unexpectedly fell pregnant aged 20. She had just returned to the University of Edinburgh for her third year…

The National (Scotland)

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Professor warns census delay risks worsening impact of politicisation

A WARNING has been given that Scotland’s census is in danger of becoming even more politicised because the deadline has been postponed on the eve…

The National (Scotland)

UK Government must act to avoid widespread rail strikes, says Scottish minister

A SCOTTISH minister has written to the UK Government urging it to do more to avoid a widespread strike by rail workers.

Daily Record

Minimum alcohol pricing in Scotland 'has cost drinkers £270m' since introduction

The flagship policy was introduced by the Scottish Government in May 2018 as a way of reducing the appeal of cheap high-strength drinks.

The National (Scotland)

'Serious' indyref2 risk posed by Michael Gove's new elections watchdog role

FEARS have been raised Michael Gove's new "supervisory" role over the elections watchdog poses a barrier to indyref2 being held on time.

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Daily Record

Changes to visiting at Paisley's RAH as covid restrictions ease

The health board has announced visiting will change at the Corsebar Road hospital from tomorrow morning.

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer condemns Scottish and UK Governments over ‘pittance’ of help

The Labour leader insisted Governments in Edinburgh and London could do more to tackle the cost of living crisis.

The National (Scotland)

Covid is not over despite the rules changing, Nicola Sturgeon cautions

NICOLA Sturgeon has warned Scotland is not at the end of the coronavirus pandemic despite significant rule changes to self-isolation this weekend.

Daily Record

How long should you self-isolate in Scotland? New Covid guidance explained

The Scottish Government announced new rules on testing and self-isolation, which will come into effect by the end of this week.

Daily Record

Covid symptoms update as 10 signs included in Scotland's new 'stay at home' guidance

Scots will be advised to avoid all social contact if they have these 10 symptoms.

Glasgow Live

Lanarkshire council debt adviser on 'alarming' cases of cost of living crisis

Jim McPake, debt adviser at North Lanarkshire Council, told the committee that staff are "hanging on by their finger tips" as the service has seen a 42% increase in referrals since the start of the year.

Insider UK

Ex-Ferguson Marine staff can speak to watchdog about ferries - Sturgeon

First Minister and Scottish Conservative leader clash over ferries fiasco latest

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