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More than 3,000 West Lothian residents claiming unemployment benefit

Jobless figures higher than elsewhere in south east Scotland but government backed schemes run by the council are having success

Edinburgh Live

Humza Yousaf insists Sean Hogg sentencing is a matter for the courts after rapist dodges jail

The new First Minister said it was important the Scottish Government does not "intervene or interfere in decisions made by our judiciary."

Edinburgh Live

Humza Yousaf insists Sean Hogg sentencing is a matter for the courts after rapist dodges jail

The new First Minister said it was important the Scottish Government does not "intervene or interfere in decisions made by our judiciary."

Daily Record

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Renfrewshire school meal costs set to rise for first time in five years

The change - which has been criticised for being implemented during times of "extreme poverty" - will kick in from Monday, April 17.

Daily Record

Perth College principal joins calls urging the Scottish Government to save 80 counselling roles at risk of redundancy

The roles, including some at the Crieff Road Campus, have been funded since 2018 and allow students to access vital mental health support

Daily Record

Angus Robertson speaks out as Westminster 'plots crackdown on global Scotland'

ANGUS Robertson has spoken out amid reports the Foreign Office was planning a crack down on his foreign activities promoting Scotland.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government faces 'gender-critical discrimination' challenge

A FORMER civil servant is raising funds to take the Scottish Government to an employment tribunal, claiming he was discriminated against for his…

The National (Scotland)

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Westminster 'planning further crackdown on Scottish Government global activities'

THE UK Government is reportedly planning to further crack down on the Scottish Government's international activities over fears SNP ministers are…

The National (Scotland)

Highly Protected Marine Areas and the storm brewing in Scotland's coastal waters

IT is one of the many issues that divided the SNP leadership candidates – although it is perhaps the one the public know the least about.

The National (Scotland)

Five supermarket giants urge Scottish Government to ditch drinks recycling scheme

Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and Waitrose have expressed their concern for the scheme.

Daily Record

Glaswegians could be entitled to more money as 12 government benefit rates increasing

There's a number of benefits included in the 10.1 per cent increase which comes into effect from Saturday, April 1, and they include the adult disability payment and winter heating payment

Glasgow Live

Peer tells Chancellor to step in to end 'illegal' Minister for Independence position

A UNIONIST peer asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer to block Humza Yousaf’s new administration’s “illegal expenditure” on a Minister for…

The National (Scotland)

Humza Yousaf urged to make Scots shameful drug death crisis a priority

Critics believe Humza Yousaf and other leadership candidates placed too little focus on the enduring drug emergency.

Daily Record

Humza Yousaf to reset government relationship with local authorities

FIRST Minister Humza Yousaf has confirmed the Scottish Government’s commitment to resetting the relationship with local authorities in a meeting…

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Humza Yousaf to give 'scene setter' statement on priorities to MSPs after recess

It comes as Humza Yousaf held his first Cabinet meeting and charged his ministerial team to take a "bold approach" ...

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Tories bring top civil servant into independence minister row

A TORY MSP has written a letter to the Scottish Government’s top civil servant demanding answers over Humza Yousaf’s appointment of a minister…

Insider UK

First Minister considering pause on Deposit Return Scheme

During his leadership campaign, Yousaf pledged to exempt small firms from the scheme for its first year

The National (Scotland)

Unionists fume at appointment of independence minister in Scottish Government

UNIONISTS have fumed at the appointment of a minister for independence as the Tories branded him a “taxpayer-funded nationalist campaigner”.

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Beaver who was discovered by Scots roadside after being shot in the face released back into the wild

A beaver who was found by a Perthshire roadside with a gunshot wound to his face has been released back into the wild after recovering from his "appalling" injuries.

The National (Scotland)

Record level of renewable electricity generated in Scotland during 2022

Renewable electricity generation in Scotland during 2022 reached record levels, Scottish Government figures show...

Daily Record

Two Ayrshire MSPs to take on new roles as junior ministers within the Scottish Government

The Ayrshire MSPs were thrilled with the appointments and spoke of their pride at landing the roles.

Daily Record

Former Dumfries and Galloway Council leader calls on replacement to complain about Scottish Government funding

Linda Dorward believes one of Gail Macgregor's priorities should be demanding a fairer funding settlement

The Independent UK

Who is in Yousaf’s first Scottish Cabinet?

The new First Minister has appointed his top team.

Glasgow Live

Finnieston foundry to be demolished and replaced with flats after Scottish Government ruling

The Scottish Government has ruled that a historic foundry in Finnieston can be demolished and replaced with a 10-storey block of flats after objections were raised about plans.

The National (Scotland)

'Deep scar': Call for talks to start over 'replacing M8' though Glasgow

THE council is seeking to open talks with the Scottish Government over the M8 and other main routes through Glasgow ...

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