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Sturgeon reported to statistics watchdog over claims she ‘twisted’ data

The Scottish Liberal Democrats have accused Nicola Sturgeon of misrepresenting coronavirus figures.

The Independent UK

Homeowners who fail to comply with new fire alarm rules will not face penalties

A joint statement from the Scottish Government and councils said ‘no one will be criminalised’ over new requirements to have linked alarms.

The Independent UK

Lanarkshire MSP welcomes planned Scottish Government ban on 'glue traps'

Airdrie and Shotts MSP Neil Gray welcomes legislation to end the harmful practice

Daily Record

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£16m lost to fraud and error in Covid business support schemes

Just over £1m has been recovered and 150 fraud recovery cases are under way

Insider UK

Scottish Government guard raped woman he'd met just hours earlier during Edinburgh Festival while she slept

Khalid Alsrooji, 35, took his victim to a pal's flat in the city's Cowgate where he raped her.

Daily Record

12 places face masks must still be worn in Scotland - from pubs and stadiums to supermarkets

Face mask rules currently have no end date in Scotland.

Daily Record

Scottish Government confirms TWO deaths and 433 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 809.

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Scottish Government announces 27 deaths and 8,262 covid cases in last 24 hours

There are currently 1,514 people in hospital confirmed to have the virus with 43 being treated in intensive care.

Daily Record

Lawyers fear ‘irreparable’ damage without more legal aid investment

The president of the Law Society of Scotland has raised his concerns with the Scottish Government.

The Independent UK

West Lothian funding 'worst ever' as council faces slashing services

West Lothian Council is facing £12m of cuts and has joined the 31 other local authorities to call for a meeting with the First Minister and a rethink on the Holyrood spending plans.

Edinburgh Live

South Scotland MSP calls for Scottish Government to delay smoke alarm legislation for second time

Colin Smyth believes many people are unaware of the changes due to come into effect in February

Daily Record

Auditor General demands 'urgent' action from Scottish Government on skills planning

SNP criticised for a lack of joined-up approach with relevant development agencies

Insider UK

Glasgow Airbnb owners to require licences to rent out their properties in future

The Scottish Government is introducing the licensing scheme for Airbnb-style properties across Scotland in a bid to achieve a greater balance between the concerns of communities, and the economic and tourism benefits.

Glasgow Live

Tax rises ‘inevitable’ unless council funding goes up

The Scottish Government has been accused of cutting £371 million in real terms from council budgets.

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Daily Record

Further cuts at Falkirk Council after 'disappointing' Scottish Government grant

The council is also bracing itself for a massive increase in energy costs, which are expected to hit everyone.

Daily Record

Scottish Government confirms ONE death and 462 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 807

Daily Record

Scottish Government announces 29 deaths and 8,495 covid cases in last 24 hours

There are currently 1,571 people in hospital confirmed to have the virus with 44 being treated in intensive care.

The Independent UK

Ministers ‘looking carefully’ at allowing more workers back to office

Finance Secretary Kate Forbes said this could be the next step in the Scottish Government’s phased easing of Covid restrictions.

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MSP calls for delay in fire alarm scheme that is due to start in a fortnight

Neil Bibby says inter-linked smoke detector demand is a "fiasco"

Insider UK

Matheson warned not to allow private firms to 'squander' ScotWind benefits

The Scottish Government expects to get roughly £1bn for every GigaWatt that comes on stream from the new offshore wind farms

Glasgow Live

Glasgow neighbours ordered to tear down fences that added common land into their gardens

The residents have launched an appeal with the Scottish Government over the council decision - saying the land was full of rubbish

The Independent UK

Unions call for pay deal to address rising inflation and energy prices

Unite, Unison and GMB have submitted a joint pay claim to local authority body Cosla.

Glasgow Live

Everything Nicola Sturgeon said today as easing of restrictions announced for Scotland

Today (January 18) First Minister Nicola Sturgeon set out how the Scottish Government will ease the restrictions in the hospitality sector and stated that the worst of the 'omicron wave' could be over.

Glasgow Live

Scotland's working from home guidance to change from February

Nicola Sturgeon said the Scottish Government will engage with businesses about a 'hybrid' approach to working from home and the office at the start of next month.

Daily Record

Scottish Government confirms three deaths and 288 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 806

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