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Police chiefs warn budget cuts could hit officer numbers on West Lothian streets

The number of staff could be cut by 4, 500 by 2026 to meet budget demands

Daily Record

UK Government branded ‘increasingly draconian’ for blocking Holyrood gender Bill

Scottish Social Justice Secretary Shona Robison said the ‘democratic will’ of the Scottish Parliament must not be frustrated.

The Independent UK

Gender recognition bill: Why and how has the UK Government blocked it?

Scottish MPs passed the bill in December to allow people to obtain a gender recognition certificate without a medical diagnosis

Evening Standard

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Scotland’s employment rate reaches record high

Scotland now has the highest employment rate of the four UK nations, at 76.1%

Insider UK

Scottish employment rate hits record high, new figures show

SCOTLAND’S employment rate has reached a record high despite new figures showing a small rise in the number of people out of work.

The National (Scotland)

Nicola Sturgeon urged to explain why she has not joined Beyond Oil alliance after COP26 vow

EXCLUSIVE: First Minister faces questions after saying it was 'highly likely' Scotland would sign up to an international green push on fossil fuels.

Daily Record

"Heartbreaking" death toll of homeless Scots in Glasgow reaches 160 sparking demands for nationwide probe

The death toll of homeless Scots living in temporary accommodation in the city over the last five years was branded 'heartbreaking'.

Daily Record

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Tories caught trying to pass off Scotland's green energy targets as their own

THE UK Government has been caught out after it tried to use sleight of hand to claim Scotland’s renewable targets as its own ...

The National (Scotland)

UK Government uses ‘nuclear option’ in Gender Bill block – Stonewall

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack said he will make an order under Section 35 of the Scotland Act 1998 to block the Bill.

The Independent UK

Glasgow teachers warn colleagues are struggling to feed families as strike begins

A protest was held in George Square as teachers in Glasgow went out on strike on Monday in a dispute over pay, with many saying they felt they had no choice except strike action due to the current cost of living crisis.

Glasgow Live

UK Government decides to BLOCK Scotland's gender reforms

THE UK Government has blocked the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill from becoming law after it was passed overwhelmingly by MSPs.

The National (Scotland)

Scotland can be leader in green hydrogen exports – if UK gets on board, minister says

SCOTLAND could become an international leader in green hydrogen exports – if the UK Government gets on board, the Scottish Energy Secretary has…

The National (Scotland)

What is Section 35 order? The UK 'nuclear option' to block gender recognition law

WESTMINSTER has its finger hovering over a “nuclear option” button which would trigger a major constitutional showdown over Scotland’s gender…

The National (Scotland)

West Lothian police warn budget cuts could hit staff numbers

Senior officer outlines increasing demands on depleted force numbers as cost of living crisis hits all public services

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Daily Record

Housing estate gets green light despite fierce opposition from locals

West Lothian Council's Planning Committee threw out the proposal by Hallam Land Management - but the Scottish Government has backed it

Daily Record

West Dunbartonshire teacher's union reps speak out after last week's strikes

All primaries and additional support needs facilities were closed on last Tuesday, with secondary schools across the region closing their doors the following day.

Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon calls for ‘compromise on both sides’ to end pay dispute with teachers

Teaching unions Scotland began a rolling 16-day programme of strike action on Monday in a long-running dispute over pay and conditions.

Daily Record

Mother of Cameron House blaze victim calls for action following public inquiry

Six recommendations aimed at hotel owners and operators, the Scottish Government and Scottish Fire and Rescue Service have been made.

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Daily Record

Whisky expert shocked at 'ignorant' Scottish Government review on alcohol advertising

SNP ministers are considering a crack down on alcohol advertising but there are fears it could damage Scotland's famous whisky industry.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh woman in upmarket area loses battle with council over 'energy saving windows'

The resident said the plastic window frames were "almost indistinguishable" from the original timber ones, adding it would be "wasteful" to replace them again.

Bristol Post

DWP makes 8 changes to Universal Credit and benefits in 2023

Working hours, meetings with work coaches, benefit caps and more people moving over to Universal Credit are some of the changes for the next 12 months

The Independent UK

Sturgeon calls for ‘compromise on both sides’ to end teachers’ pay dispute

The First Minister spoke out as a fresh wave of industrial action in Scotland’s schools got underway.

The National (Scotland)

Petition to strip royal loopholes from Scottish laws becomes Holyrood's most popular

A PETITION demanding the Scottish Government abolish royal exceptions and adaptations to legislation has become the most popular on Holyrood's…

The National (Scotland)

Hospitals told to review discharge plans as NHS comes under ‘severe’ pressure

The First Minister said that NHS boards have until the end of this month to review their discharge plans.

Edinburgh Live

The full list of Edinburgh school closure dates as teachers begin strike action

Scottish primary and secondary teaching staff across East Lothian will be walking out of work on Monday, January 16, amid ongoing industrial action - here is the full list of strike dates.

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