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Uncertainty over funding for Dumfries and Galloway flood schemes

Officials say it is "not possible" to provide "a firm indication" of the cost of the schemes for Dumfries, Langholm and Newton Stewart

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Scottish Government blew £60,000 on recruitment process for two jobs they couldn't fill

Despite the public money being shelled out no one was appointed to the roles based in Edinburgh.

Daily Record

Scots shopping basket snapshot shows price of essentials up 19%

Sky high fuel and shopping bills added to tax hikes making a poverty perfect storm and the UK and Scottish Governments are being urged to take action.

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Finance Secretary Kate Forbes urges MSPs to back ‘bold and ambitious’ Budget

Opposition parties and councils claim local government funding will be cut by £371 million in real terms – which the Scottish Government rejects.

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Call for Scottish Government to pause on gender recognition reforms

The Equality and Human Rights Commission insisted more time is needed before changes are made to the law on gender recognition.

The Independent UK

South Lanarkshire Council will launch trauma training for employees

A range of projects will be developed to educate council staff on trauma in line with Scottish Government ambitions

Daily Record

New fire alarm laws in Scotland - the systems you need to install before next week

All home must be fit with interlinked fire and smoke alarms as part of new laws coming into force from Tuesday, Feburary 1.

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East Lothian council leader accuses Scottish Government of taking power from communities

Council's Labour administration is proposing a 3% council tax rise next year but said it could have been as high as 15% if it did not have more than £7million reserves to fall back in to try and plug its budget gap

Edinburgh Live

Roll-out of free school meals for all could be scrapped as part of £12m budget cuts

The savings will need to be made as a result of the Scottish Government’s draft budget, described as “the worst ever"

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Scottish Government confirms three deaths and 385 new Covid cases in Tayside

The area's death toll - composed of people who first tested positive for the virus within the previous 28 days - rises to 822.

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Scottish Government announces 33 deaths and 8,516 covid cases in last 24 hours

There are currently 1,389 people in hospital confirmed to have the virus with 32 being treated in intensive care.

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500 pupils off school with COVID in Perth and Kinross

Perth and Kinross Council revealed the information, which marks the highest number of absences due to a COVID-related illness of the entire school year

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Rescue cash for Glasgow developments facing spiralling costs so they can carry on

Nine regeneration projects funded by the Scottish Government in line for more funding

Glasgow Live

Two major Dumfries and Galloway roads could be in line for an upgrade

The Scottish Government is proposing to improve the A75 and A77 to improve access to Stranraer and Cairnryan

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More funds needed to stop Scottish colleges from 'sliding into skills emergency'

The claim comes as the Scottish Government budget plans to cut the equivalent of more than £50 million from the education sector which is said to be damaging for colleges across the country.

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Sturgeon relaxes work from home rules

Government guidance changes due to progress in tackling the spread of Omicron

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Scottish Government confirms three deaths and 192 new Covid cases in Tayside

The area's death toll - composed of people who first tested positive for the virus within the previous 28 days - rises to 819.

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Scottish Government announces 23 deaths and 8,022 covid cases in last 24 hours

There are currently 1,392 people in hospital confirmed to have the virus with 34 being treated in intensive care.

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Scotland's new international travel rules explained - Covid tests and vaccine status

The Scottish Government announced changes to rules which will be welcome news to the tourism industry in Scotland.

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Scottish Government working culture could be improved, says civil servant

Lesley Fraser told the Finance and Public Administration Committee that a survey had found staff were mostly content but there was still ‘work to do’.

Daily Record

Unions call for West Dunbartonshire Council staff to receive £3k pay rise

Unite, Unison and GMB have submitted a pay claim to COSLA calling for a minimum wage of at least £12 per hour.

Daily Record

East Ayrshire Council tax hike could be lower than anticipated

It had been suggested that the council could be looking at a five percent increase, but finance chief says council is planning for a three percent rise.

Daily Record

South Ayrshire Council leader backs COSLA warning over funding amid service cuts fears

'Tough decisions' facing local authority as attempts are made to balance the books.

Glasgow Live

Travel Scotland: Covid tests and self-isolation requirements scrapped for UK arrivals

Last night (January 24) the Scottish Government followed suit with England and announced a travel rule change for UK and Scottish arrivals. The rules however slightly differ for those who are fully vaccinated and those who are not.

Daily Record

New fire alarm law funding for elderly has 'run out' in parts of Scotland

EXCLUSIVE: All homes have to comply with new standards by February - but critics say people need more time

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