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Alister Jack could block Scotland's deposit return scheme

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack has urged the Scottish Government to pause its deposit return scheme.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish secretary Alister Jack calls for Scottish Government to drop recycling scheme

The flagship SNP/Greens initiative is aimed at increasing recycling via a 20p deposit on single-use drinks bottles and cans.

Daily Record

Pause deposit return scheme for 18 months, says SNP MSP

An SNP MSP is calling on the Scottish Government to postpone the launch of the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) by at least 18 months.

The National (Scotland)

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Four in 10 Scots think Sturgeon should stand down, poll finds

More than three-quarters expressed safety concerns about the Scottish Governments gender recognition reform plans.

The Independent UK

Nicola Sturgeon 'standing at the Rubicon' on indyref2, Alex Salmond says

ALBA Party leader Alex Salmond has said the First Minister is “standing at the Rubicon” and must focus on independence rather than gender…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish students needing financial support skyrocketing, FOI data reveals

THE number of students seeking financial support from their universities has skyrocketed in recent years, analysis by the Sunday National has…

The National (Scotland)

Expert rubbishes claims Scots man who murdered mum can remain as executor of will

Roderick Paisley, Professor of Scots Law at the University of Aberdeen, teaches the law of succession and has said it prohibits killers from controlling the estates of people they have killed.

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Taxpayer-funded firm set up by Nicola Sturgeon to help children in care splurged £100k on SNP-linked lobbyists

The Promise Scotland is facing claims it has failed to make “any tangible difference” for disadvantaged youngsters despite handing the huge sum to controversial PR consultants Charlotte Street Partners.

Daily Record

Over 60,000 cases of fly-tipping recorded in Scotland last year as calls made for new laws

Almost a third of all cases recorded happened in the Glasgow City Council area.

Daily Record

UK Government 'failing to take child poverty seriously' claims SNP MP

A Glasgow MP has called for Tory ministers to follow the example of Holyrood and introduce a UK-wide version of the Scottish Child Payment.

Daily Record

Alba to call for special Holyrood election in update to independence strategy

ALEX Salmond’s Alba party is set to update its independence strategy at the weekend by urging the Scottish Government to hold a special Holyrood…

The National (Scotland)

Edinburgh Granton to Little France tram line 'will open in 2035 at the latest'

The council's transport chief has said the next phase, known as 1b, will go out for consultation later this year, while calls have been made for an extension to Newbridge and Ratho Station

Edinburgh Live

Scotland's global reputation at highest ever recorded level

The Nation Brands Index (NBI) asks 60,000 adults from 20 countries what their perceptions are of 60 different nations.

The National (Scotland)

East Lothian motocross track saved after council miss removal deadline by five days

Planners and objectors used social media posts and YouTube clips to try and prove the track was not completed in time to avoid the enforcement action but the Scottish Government Reporter ruled it was not 'firm evidence'

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Daily Record

One million Scots 'living in serious financial difficulty' as food and fuel costs soar

An estimated one in five households - equivalent to 1.2 million Scots - are struggling to make ends meet as the cost of living continues to rise.

Insider UK

Relaxation of rules on outdoor seating expected from end of March

The changes have all been backed in a consultation by the Scottish Government

Daily Record

First-time homebuyers in Scotland urged to apply for discount scheme to help buy property

Full list of everyone who can apply for the Scottish Government scheme including people over 60 and those with a disability.

Daily Record

Improvement in Ayrshire's A&E waiting times will be 'cold comfort' to patients still facing long delays

More patients are being treated within the Scottish Government's four-hour target, but many more still face significant waits.

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Daily Record

West Lothian Council will build almost 400 homes in five years

£27m will be used to build new houses and more than £100m will be used to upgrading existing

Daily Record

Council calls for "adequate" funding following Scottish Government's sanctions threat

Cabinet secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville threatened councils with financial sanctions if they did not deliver on three specific education aims

Daily Record

Transport Minister accused of "running scared" from seeing A75 impact in Dumfries and Galloway

MSP Finlay Carson is unhappy that Jenny Gilruth has only agreed to a virtual meeting rather than coming to visit Crocketford and Springholm

Daily Record

Dumfries and Galloway councillors back fight for more funding from Scottish Government

Dumfries and Galloway Council faces a shortfall of £13m this year to provide services in the region – and nearly £40m over the next three years

Daily Record

Dumfries and Galloway councillors calls on Scottish Government to intervene and halt controversial cemetery safety work

Andrew Wood wants work to stop in cemeteries and "socketed" headstones to be restored to their original condition

Insider UK

Scottish households 'have lower financial wellbeing than the rest of the UK'

Latest research reveals a quarter of Scots find it a ‘constant struggle’ to meet their bills

The National (Scotland)

Income tax rates confirmed by MSPs as highest earners set to pay more

Public finance minister Tom Arthur said the rate was set against 'one of the most challenging periods for the economy'

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