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Views being sought on plans to improve support for Scotland’s unpaid carers via new benefit

The Scottish Government is asking for views on plans for a new benefit for unpaid carers called Scottish Carer's Assistance, which will replace the DWP's Carer's Allowance.

Glasgow Live

Scottish Government calls for ‘maximum pressure’ on Putin

External Affairs Secretary Angus Robertson backed the expulsion of Russian diplomats from the UK and said more should be done to aid Ukraine refugees.

The Independent UK

NHS dental recovery plan needs polished up, say Ayrshire MSPs

They have been joined by the British Dental Association Scotland who claimed ministers have ‘fallen asleep at the wheel’ on the issue.

Daily Record

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Scottish Government announces 11 deaths and 5,484 covid cases in last 24 hours

There are currently 1,093 people in hospitalconfirmed to have the virus with 11 being treated in intensive care.

Daily Record

Bill to close fox hunting loopholes introduced

The Scottish Government had pledged to bring in the legislation in its Programme for Government.

The Independent UK

Scottish Government reprimanded for privacy concerns over covid vaccine passport app

The Information Commissioner urged the Government and NHS National Services Scotland to act swiftly on the findings.

Daily Record

Data watchdog raps Scottish Government over Covid Status app privacy issues

The Information Commissioner’s Office has also reprimanded NHS National Services Scotland.

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Ivan McKee 'perplexed' at Green opposition to freeports

Trade minister defends Scottish Government's new plans for environmentally-friendly trade zones

Insider UK

Edinburgh building lit up in solidarity with Ukraine amid Russian invasion

The Scottish Government has joined other countries to light up their special landmarks and buildings in a bid to show their support with Ukraine. It comes as the President of Russia, Vladimir Putin and Russian troops, launched their anticipated attack on Ukraine today.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh's council tax and parking costs to increase this year

The council's 2022/23 budget included spending plans of more than £1 billion, with investment in roads, parks and pavements, but there are also price hikes for parking and allotment hire.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian private nurseries fear being frozen out by council providers

A pledge to deliver 1140 hours of free childcare to every family has been welcomed, but private nurseries warn that councils are not engaging with them over the roll-out.

Edinburgh Live

Scottish Government confirms 16 deaths and 7,195 new cases in last 24 hours

There are currently 1,041 people in hospital confirmed to have the virus with 11 being treated in intensive care.

Daily Record

Edinburgh Airport's Hilton by Hampton to reopen after operating as a quarantine hotel

The Scottish Government had six such quarantine hotels but the Hampton by Hilton are now delighted to once again be able to take booking from clients looking for a short stay

Edinburgh Live

Sturgeon gives full backing to NHS recovery plan despite ‘unsustainable’ claim

Watchdog Audit Scotland released a report on Thursday which said the NHS in Scotland was ‘not financially sustainable’.

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Glasgow Live

Man threatened to blow up COP26 politicians and 'make a dent in Glasgow'

Paul Roberts stole a security pass and gained repeated access to a Scottish Government building and other sites across the city, claiming to be employed by the Ministry of Defence. The court heard he was "testing Glasgow's response to a security breach".

The Independent UK

Government in no financial danger over smelter deal, MSPs told

The Scottish Government’s director of economic development, Colin Cook, told MSPs they were ‘more than covered’.

Daily Record

Scotland's top councillor says local government at 'breaking point' over SNP Green Government cuts

EXCLUSIVE: Alison Evison also said there is no "parity of esteem" between councils and Scottish Government

Wales Online

Legal requirement to isolate with Covid-19 comes to an end in England

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Edinburgh’s councillors back plans to control short-term lets in capital

The Scottish Government will now need to agree with Edinburgh’s city council before the plans are implemented.

The Independent UK

Tory MSP accuses Scottish Government of secrecy over education system reports

Oliver Mundell said the Government had withheld draft versions of reports by the OECD and by Professor Ken Muir.

Daily Record

Key dates in Scotland's Covid roadmap - changes to face mask and vaccine passport rules

Nicola Sturgeon announced details of the Scottish Government strategic framework - which has implications on the legal requirements to wear face coverings and show Covid vaccine passports.

The Independent UK

Call for Scots convicted and executed for witchcraft to be pardoned

A campaign is asking the Scottish Government to pardon people wrongly accused of being witches between 1563 and 1736.

Daily Record

Destruction of Iron Age Milton fort for quarrying "seems likely" say councillors

A Scottish Government reporter said that he was minded to grant an application from William Thompson and Son to expand the Sheephill quarry.

The Independent UK

Scottish GDP falls in December after arrival of Omicron

Figures from the Scottish Government showed a drop of 0.4% in GDP in the last month of 2021.

Daily Record

Dumfries and Galloway residents struggling to get smoke alarms more than three week after new legislation comes into force

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has also been hit by the supply as homeowners try fit inter-linked systems

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