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Scottish Government to financially punish councils that fail to maintain teacher numbers

The Record first revealed how Glasgow City Council was considering reducing teaching posts by 800 in a bid to fill a massive financial black hole.

Daily Record

Councils to have government funding STRIPPED if they cut teacher numbers

FUNDING for maintaining teacher numbers in schools is set to be stripped from councils if they do not comply with the Scottish Government's…

The National (Scotland)

Striking teachers to hit Nicola Sturgeon constituency in Glasgow with 'targeted' action

The EIS has escalated an industrial dispute with the Scottish Government over pay and conditions.

Daily Record

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Sturgeon and Swinney constituencies to be hit in ‘targeted’ teacher strikes

The Education Secretary, Scottish Greens education spokesman and Cosla finance spokeswoman will see their constituencies hit by strikes.

The Independent UK

Teachers to target strikes in Sturgeon and Swinney's constituencies

The largest teaching union in Scotland has announced targeted strike action in schools within the constituencies of key decision makers such as…

The National (Scotland)

Delay to benefits powers handover as DWP retain control of disability payments

PLANS to transfer control of some types of benefits to the Scottish Government will be delayed for another three years, it has emerged.

The National (Scotland)

LibDems in plot to torpedo SNP's National Care Service plan

MINISTERS are being urged to “change course” and abandon plans to create a new National Care Service (NCS) for Scotland, with the Liberal…

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Scottish benefits system delayed again as DWP agrees to handle some payments until 2026

The Scottish Government was handed powers over a range of benefits but the creation of a new devolved system has been hit by repeated delays.

Daily Record

West Lothian Council considered using storage containers to solve housing shortage

Housing officers were asked to investigate options including homes created out of storage containers and modern prefab housing

Daily Record

Dumfries and Galloway Council facing fresh strike threat after unions submit 12 per cent pay claim

Unison, GMB and Unite have submitted a joint claim for 2023/24 and warned the Scottish Government and Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA) not to use staff as a “political football”

Daily Record

Strikes announced at 11 Scottish airports

Security staff, baggage handlers, ground crew and firefighters are set to walk out later this month

Insider UK

Glasgow woman with MS calls Scottish Government disability assessment 'cruel'

Catriona Halket, 65, suffers from MS and believes the Government's intoduction of the 20 metre rule could really hamper her sense of independence and leave many feeling vulnerable.

Glasgow Live

Employers 'should invest in mental wellbeing and flexible working' to boost Scottish economic activity

Covid-19 Recovery Committee report criticises government for failing to learn lessons from the pandemic

Insider UK

Strikes to take place across 11 Scottish airports this month - full list

The latest industrial action will affect some of the nation's remotest communities.

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Strikes to hit 11 Scottish airports as workers demand pay rise

STRIKE action has been announced at 11 Scottish airports over several days in February.

The National (Scotland)

Derelict land across Scotland to be transformed with £10m of funding

FUNDING from the Scottish Government is set to transform vacant and derelict sites across Scotland.

The National (Scotland)

Nicola Sturgeon responds to popularity rating drop amid trans prisoner row

Over the weekend, a YouGov poll reported the First Minister’s personal approval rating had dropped and the gender reform row was blamed

Edinburgh Live

No quick fix for West Lothian's housing shortage as temporary schemes ruled out

Temporary housing no cheaper than permanent homes and subject to the same building controls, Holyrood forbids council using the money allocated to tackle the homeless crisis to finances housebuilding

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Insider UK

Sturgeon vows to ‘carefully consider’ issues in alcohol advertising consultation

First minister insists there is evidence that adverts which glamorise drinking could lead to 'over-consumption of alcohol'

Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon insists 'nobody is telling Scots not to drink' as ministers consider booze ads ban

The First Minister was warned a crackdown on alcohol advertising could damage Scotland's world famous drinks industry.

Insider UK

15 projects share £10 million funding to transform derelict land

The Govan Graving Docks are among the sites being regenerated using Scottish Government money

Insider UK

Drinks firms make plea over advertising ban

Open letter to MSPs warns that current proposals under consultation would destroy the industry

Daily Record

Councils fear SNP/Green Government 'sanctions' on £145m funding for extra teachers if numbers fall

EXCLUSIVE: A document by council umbrella group COSLA suggests the Government may opt for a financial punishment.

The National (Scotland)

Gender critical rally met with counter-protest from trans rights activists

PROTESTERS on both sides of the gender recognition reform debate gathered in Glasgow city centre on Sunday.

The Independent UK

Hundreds join rally against gender recognition reforms

But a counter-protest in Glasgow’s George Square also attracted a large crowd of supporters.

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