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Council tax debt in West Dunbartonshire hits £8m, as cost of living soars

New information obtained under Freedom of Information revealed that in 2020/21 alone, almost 15,000 cases in the region were referred to sheriff officers.

Daily Record

Scots poverty hotspots 'being failed by ministers' drug and alcohol policies'

Audit Scotland said 'long-standing inequalities' remain in poorest neighbourhoods because of a lack of action by the Scottish Government.

Daily Record

SNP MSP accuses Westminster of ‘council tax swindle’ over cost of living cash

Kenneth Gibson made the comment amid a row between the Scottish and UK Governments on funding

Daily Record

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Holyrood Finance Committee convener slams Westminster ‘council tax swindle’

SNP MSP Kenneth Gibson hit out at the UK Government.

The Independent UK

Huge cash boost for Stewartry community groups aiming to boost mental health

Castle Douglas IT Centre and Local Initiatives in New Galloway are among the organisations receiving grants from the Scottish Government’s communities, mental health and wellbeing fund

Daily Record

Dozens of library closures across Scotland blamed on SNP 'underfunding' local councils

There are fears the impact of the coronavirus pandemic could force cash-strapped councils to close even more cultural facilities.

Daily Record

Scottish parents 'forced to give up their children' in historic adoption urged to share experiences

New support for those affected by historic adoptions were announced as a fresh appeal was made for women and families affected by historical adoption practices to share their experiences to the Scottish Government.

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Cancer diagnostic tests 'spiralling out of control' as almost 11,000 patients waiting to be seen in Ayrshire

According to Public Health Scotland, 10,934 patients were waiting to be seen as of December 2021.

Daily Record

MSP hits out over 'completely unacceptable' backlog of dental appointments in Lanarkshire

BDA Scotland has accused the Scottish Government of “falling asleep at the wheel”.

Daily Record

Glasgow nightclub boss accuses government of 'insidious micromanagement' over covid rules

UK Hospitality director Leon Thompson said many businesses felt "picked on" when the Scottish Government was deciding to introduce or reimpose restrictions.

Glasgow Live

Majority of care workers considering quitting due to cost of living crisis

The Scottish Government have promised care workers to expect at least £10.50-per-hour from next month but unions have warned it isn't enough

Daily Record

Hospitality feels there was a ‘vendetta’ of coronavirus restrictions, industry says

UK Hospitality boss Leon Thompson said the sector was an ‘easy target’ for restrictions.

The Independent UK

Scotland records more than 9,500 cases of coronavirus and 24 new deaths

The figures were published by the Scottish Government.

The Independent UK

Perth nightclub boss wins Covid closure fund appeal after Hogmanay parties cancelled by Omicron restrictions

John Bryden thanked the Scottish Government for approving five-figure compensation

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Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh housing developers appeal to Scottish Government in bid to demolish old cinema

The City of Edinburgh Council rejected the bid to demolish the old cinema and bingo hall in Portobello at the start of January but Edinburgh Live can reveal the developer appealed to the government.

Insider UK

Edinburgh University has more than £1m invested in sanctioned Russian bank

Government seeks advice on the “maximum possible action” it can take against individuals and organisations linked to Putin’s Russia

Edinburgh Live

New £4 million Scotland energy bills support fund available to help with heating costs

People in Scotland who are struggling to afford their energy bills amid soaring prices have been urged to apply for a newly opened fund from the Scottish Government

The Independent UK

Sturgeon seeks urgent advice on taking action against Russians linked to Putin

The First Minister said she wants to know the ‘maximum possible action’ the Scottish Government can take.

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The Independent UK

Scotland records almost 10,000 Covid-19 infections as 36 die with virus

There were 1,272 people in hospital on Wednesday with a recently confirmed case of Covid-19, Scottish Government statistics showed.

Daily Record

Scottish Government confirms 36 deaths and 9,491 covid cases in last 24 hours

The latest coronavirus figures have been released by the Scottish Government.

Insider UK

Scottish Government urges businesses to stop trading with Russia

Open letter to business community asks for all financial links to be cut immediately

The Independent UK

Sturgeon leads calls for donations to help Ukrainians enduring ‘horror’ of war

The First Minister confirmed £2 million of Scottish Government cash is being given to the Disasters Emergency Committee appeal.

Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon refuses to say why boss of Scottish National Investment Bank suddenly resigned

Eilidh Mactaggart quit her £235,000-a-year position last Friday but the Scottish Government will not explain the circumstances.

The Independent UK

Social care improvements needed well before National Care Service, MSPs told

Auditor General Stephen Boyle said problems with the recruitment and retention of staff must be urgently addressed.

Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon covid briefing backdrop changed as logo resembles Russian naval flag

The reverse saltire used at Scottish Government briefings is also the traditional symbol of the Russian navy.

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