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The Latest Breaking News from Scottish Government

Springfield Property blames government for falling profits

House builder's revenue still rose last year, due to acquisitions and strategic land sales

Insider UK

Scottish councils to receive extra £100 million Budget boost

The windfall came from extra Barnett consequentials and a forecasting error

Insider UK

Call for more support after drop in number of people trying to quit smoking

THE number of people trying to give up smoking in Scotland has fallen, prompting demands to improve support for those wanting to stub out cigarettes…

The National (Scotland)

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More than half of students skip meals due to lack of cash, study finds

Seven in 20 students are also unable to pay their rent, while 9 in 20 can't pay an energy bill and four in 20 miss classes due to travel costs

Daily Record

Last minute deal saves Midlothian jobs as council tax goes up by 5% in council budget

The council has used new powers to extend its loans to reduce debt payments and claw back overpayments to help plug its £14m budget gap but warns unpopular decisions could still be taken when savings proposals are reviewed in June.

Edinburgh Live

New First Minister will need to ‘eat humble pie’ over gender reforms – SNP MP

Joanna Cherry was speaking at an online event organised by think tank Reform Scotland.

The Independent UK

John Swinney U-turns on culture cuts as councils get 11th hour cash boost

JOHN Swinney has announced a U-turn on plans to slash cultural funding as he unveiled a last-minute cash boost of £100 million.

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Scottish councils to receive extra £100m boost, reveals John Swinney

The Deputy First Minister revealed the additional money had come from the UK Government because of a forecasting error.

The Independent UK

John Swinney announces £100m funding for councils to help settle pay disputes

Cash-strapped local authorities will be able to charge Scots higher fees for parking infringement penalties as part of the Scottish Government budget plan.

Daily Record

Health union recommends members back pay deal for NHS staff in Scotland

SCOTLAND'S largest health union has recommended its members accept a record pay deal offered to NHS workers north of the border.

The National (Scotland)

People of faith must be respected in any conversion therapy ban, says Kate Forbes

THE views of people of faith must be respected in any legislation which seeks to ban conversion therapy in Scotland, according to SNP leadership…

The National (Scotland)

Support package announced for drinks producers after Deposit Return Scheme criticism

THE Scottish Government has announced a multi-million-pound support package for drinks producers in response to criticism of a major new recycling…

The National (Scotland)

Stagecoach unveil new £15.7m electric bus fleet for Ayrshire routes

Communities can experience the latest technology when the buses hit the roads next month.

Daily Record

Scottish families affected by DWP benefit cap urged to apply for new financial support from local council

An estimated 4,000 eligible households could be £2,500 better off on average per year.

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The Independent UK

Kate Forbes says campaign ‘not over’ as MSPs withdraw support amid backlash

Ms Forbes, Humza Yousaf and Ash Regan are running to become SNP leader and First Minister.

Insider UK

Stagecoach expands Ayrshire electric bus routes with £15.7 million investment

The fleet of 27 new vehicles has been provided by Volvo and Alexander Dennis

Insider UK

Trade associations unite against alcohol advertising ban

Meanwhile, Conservatives warn of business 'armageddon' should the Deposit Return Scheme go ahead as planned

The National (Scotland)

MSPs urged to back Budget putting 'limited resources where most needed'

THE Deputy First Minister has urged MSPs to approve tax and spending plans for the coming year which will see the “limited resources” of the…

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Swinney: Scottish budget uses ‘limited resources’ where they are needed most

The Deputy First Minister spoke out on the ‘progressive choices’ made in the Scottish Government’s budget for 2023-24.

Daily Record

Falkirk council rents set to rise in April with steeper increases recommended for future years

Councillors will make the decision on this year's increase on Thursday

Daily Record

Who is Kate Forbes? The finance secretary aiming to replace Nicola Sturgeon as SNP leader

Kate Forbes is one of three candidates to become the next First Minister.

Daily Record

John Swinney calls for industrial action in schools to be called off

Schools in John Swinney's constituency are set to close on Wednesday for three days as part of targeted strikes

Daily Record

Teaching strikes latest across Ayrshire as schools to close again for two days

Councils have laid out their plans ahead of the closures.

The National (Scotland)

What are the SNP leadership candidates' views on key social issues?

There is disagreement between Kate Forbes, Ash Regan and Humza Yousaf.

Insider UK

Women in entrepreneurship report published

Government-commissioned review identifies 31 ways to reduce gender gap and boost the economy

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