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An expert explains: What does decriminalisation mean, and can Scotland DO it?

“OUR current drug laws do not stop people from using drugs,” so said Scottish Government Drugs Minister Elena Whitham when launching the policy…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Greens back proposal to decriminalise personal drug use

THE Scottish Greens have welcomed the Scottish Government’s proposed drug law reform’s.

The National (Scotland)

Glasgow Asda fights to install bottle deposit return scheme machine

The store got approval for the bottle machine elsewhere in Scotland but the council has issues with the location of the proposed facility in Maryhill.

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Drugs minister ‘terrified’ of potential impact of failure to reform policy

Downing Street re-committed to its ‘tough’ stance on drugs as the Scottish Government called for decriminalisation of personal use.

The Independent UK

Labour MSP backs drug decriminalisation plan – while Anas Sarwar refuses to

ANAS Sarwar has refused to back the Scottish Government’s drug decriminalisation bid – despite previously calling for Holyrood to examine…

The National (Scotland)

Perthshire councillor laments 'zero interest' from Scottish Government over village GP closure process

Bailie Alasdair Bailey wrote to health secretary Michael Matheson with concerns over a lack of official community consultation

Daily Record

Scottish Government independence spending being probed, email shows after denial

Advocate General Lord Stewart told Lord Foulkes he has tasked his officials ‘with examining the matter’.

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Humza Yousaf hailed by deputy for ‘rapid delivery’ in first 100 days as FM

Humza Yousaf’s Scottish Government has ensured “rapid delivery” on policy in the areas “that matter to people”, his Deputy First Minister…

The National (Scotland)

UPDATE: Scottish Government independence spending 'being probed'

Yesterday, a Westminster official stated that it is up to Holyrood how it spends the block grant in devolved areas

Insider UK

Humza Yousaf open letter on first 100 days as First Minister insists 'progress made despite challenges facing SNP'

In an open letter to Record readers, First Minister Humza Yousaf reflects on his first 100 days in office and insists progress has been made on important issues.

Daily Record

No investigation into Scottish Government independence spending

Scottish Labour peer Lord Foulkes claimed the Advocate General for Scotland was investigating at his request.

The Independent UK

Budget reconciliation will see Scottish Government funding fall by £390 million

Public finance minister says he continues to press the UK Government for greater borrowing powers

Insider UK

Seven Stirling district playparks share in £150k investment

Cash has come from the Scottish Government, Stirling Council, community fundraising and developers.

Daily Record

Alister Jack: Orkney needs fair funding amid alternative governance calls

The Scottish Secretary said he has spoken to Orkney Islands council leader James Stockan over calls for better funding.

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Daily Record

Scottish Government approves outline business case for new University Hospital Monklands

The new hospital is a hugely significant capital project with massive benefits for healthcare, the economy and local community.

Daily Record

Police fail to solve 7 out of 10 housebreakings in Ayrshire as warning issued force is at 'breaking point'

Police fail to solve 7 out of 10 housebreakings in Ayrshire

The Independent UK

Minister ‘hopeful’ strike by junior doctors in Scotland can be avoided

Social care minister Maree Todd said talks between the Scottish Government and BMA Scotland ran late into the night on Tuesday.

Daily Record

Dumfries and Galloway cancer patient waited nearly a year to begin treatment

New figures also show nearly one in five of cancer patients in Dumfries and Galloway weren’t able to start treatment within two months

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Dumfries and Galloway councillors support ban on disposable vapes

The full health consequences of the smoking devices is still unknown, stated Mid and Upper Nithsdale Councillor Tony Berretti

Daily Record

Shocking new figures show 132 deaths in Glasgow homeless hostels since 2020

EXCLUSIVE: The shock figures were also described as a "disgrace" by Labour

Glasgow Live

Glasgow councillors warn children face lasting impact of food poverty stigma

The concerns were raised as councillors called for a universal approach to be taken to providing food during the school holidays

The National (Scotland)

Rishi Sunak admits drinks industry 'raised concerns' over Scotland's DRS

PRIME Minister Rishi Sunak admitted that the drinks industry “raised concerns” about the Scottish Government’s deposit return scheme (DRS)…

The Independent UK

All medics stand with junior doctors as pay talks resume, says BMA chairman

Dr Iain Kennedy also hit out at the Scottish Government’s 6% pay award for 2023 for senior NHS staff.

The Independent UK

MSP complains over ‘misleading’ claims on minimum unit price for alcohol

Dr Sandesh Gulhane has written to the head of the UK Statistics Authority over Scottish Government

The National (Scotland)

Neil Gray calls on UK Government to scrap ‘abhorrent’ Strikes Bill

NEIL Gray has urged the UK Government to scrap its “disgraceful, abhorrent” plans for controversial strike reforms.

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