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'Staff cuts, council tax hikes and services slashed' as budget black hole widens by £10m in just four months

Councillors will have to consider cutbacks in staffing, hikes in the council tax and diminished services across

Daily Record

New £50 Winter Heating Payment will only go to people claiming certain benefits during qualifying week

The one-off payment replaces the £25 Cold Weather Payment from DWP.

Daily Record

DWP £25 Cold Weather Payments triggered by Arctic blast will not be paid to people in Scotland

A new one-off payment of £50 will be made to eligible households in February, 2023.

Daily Record

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'Warm banks' are an outrage - a failure of the welfare state and the Tory government

The existence of warm banks is also a damning indictment of the UK’s 21st century welfare state. A social security system should have compassion at its core, with the needs of children and families central.

Daily Record

Heartbroken Scots mum who lost son in drowning accident abroad hails success for her campaign

Julie Love's son, Colin, died off the coast of Venezuela in 2009 - and her 13-year campaign for more support has now paid off.

Daily Record

Return of beavers to Scotland hailed as global example by Scots nature minister

EXCLUSIVE: Speaking ahead of the crucial UN COP15 summit, Green biodiversity minister Lorna Slater said 'destructive' man-made activities towards nature had to end.

Daily Record

Green party boss Slater admits scathing report is a 'wake up call' for Scot Gov on climate change

EXCLUSIVE: In an interview with the Record, Lorna Slater conceded efforts to drive down Scotland's emissions weren't going fast enough.

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Scottish Government considering income tax rate rises for middle and top earners

EXCLUSIVE: It is understood tax rates could rise in the Scottish Budget in order to address funding challenges

Daily Record

Scottish junior doctors could be set to strike following row over pay

After “reluctantly” entering into a trade dispute with the Scottish Government, junior doctors in Scotland are set to be balloted over industrial action after failing to reach an agreement over pay.

Edinburgh Live

Classrooms fall silent as teachers across Renfrewshire walk out on strike

Union members are taking action in a dispute over pay.

Daily Record

Falkirk Airbnb owners must pay for short term let licence as new rules brought in

The new rules were brought in by the Scottish Government after problems in some cities and town

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Teachers' union calls for 'peacemaker', urging Nicola Sturgeon to intervene in row

TEACHERS need a “peacemaker” to prevent further strike action with Nicola Sturgeon urged to intervene to facilitate an improved pay offer,…

The National (Scotland)

New calls to give people on Carer's Allowance £900 cost of living payment next year

The Carers Trust is also urging the UK Government to urgently increase the £69.70 weekly benefit payment.

Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon slams Tories over claims she 'attacked' NHS in other parts of UK

NICOLA Sturgeon has hit back at Douglas Ross after he claimed she spent more time “attacking” the NHS in other parts of UK rather than focusing…

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Nicola Sturgeon pledges to 'progress quickly' with abortion protest buffer zone bill

NICOLA Sturgeon has reaffirmed the Scottish Government’s commitment to passing legislation which would see buffer zones implemented around…

Daily Record

SNP/Green Government trying to avoid Kate Forbes 'resignation' over gender law, claim Tories

Tory MSP Alexander Burnett suggested the Government opposed greater scrutiny of the bill in order to protect Forbes

The National (Scotland)

Scottish teachers on second day of strike action in pay dispute

TEACHERS across Scotland will hold a second day of strike action this week in a dispute over pay.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Justice Secretary calls for MSPs to oppose Troubles amnesty bill

THE Scottish Government is against a UK-wide bill that would provide an effective amnesty for people who committed crimes during the Troubles.

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Scottish Government must 'step up to plate' and deliver for workers, says union chief

The STUC General Secretary Roz Foyer has called on the SNP to support key workers and their communities in next week’s Budget.

The Independent UK

Teachers on second day of strike action in pay dispute

NASUWT Scotland and the Scottish Secondary Teachers Association have downed tools over a ‘divisive and inadequate’ pay offer.

The National (Scotland)

New SNP Westminster chief urged to reaffirm support for trade unions

THE Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) has called on new SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn and his colleagues to “reaffirm their support for…

Daily Record

Full list of one-off payments for parents and households due to be issued before New Year

Make sure you know exactly what money you are due this month and when to expect it.

Daily Record

Scottish Labour support for gender recognition law 'very fragile' as final Holyrood vote looms

Anas Sarwar's party still intends to support the Bill later this month, but no decision has been reached and MSPs want the Government to accept amendments.

Daily Record

Stirling woman shares stroke experience in effort to safeguard 'vital' under threat service

The national thrombectomy service is facing a 50 per cent funding cut and a recruitment freeze.

The Independent UK

Teachers warn of further strikes without ‘significantly improved’ pay offer

Members of the NASUWT and SSTA trade unions are taking action on Wednesday and Thursday.

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