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The Latest Breaking News from Sistema

Why did Lord Mandelson fail his vetting for US ambassador role?

Details on what issues were flagged during the vetting process remain unclear

The Independent UK

Venezuela’s Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra at 50: is it time for brickbats or bouquets?

As the feted musicians arrive in London for sold-out concerts, we look at El Sistema, the education system that spawned the world-conquering orchestra, and why some are calling for its boycott

The Guardian - UK

Council commits budget cuts u-turn as almost £400k re-allocated to services

The changes were made after extra funding was secured after the Scottish Government agreed to provide £1.5 million for Big Noise projects across Scotland.

Daily Record

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Rural Stirlingshire nurseries could face reprieve over Big Noise funding wrangle

Cuts to nurseries in Fintry and Aberfoyle have been among the controversial elements of the council's budget plans.

Daily Record

Change of tune mooted by Stirling councillors over budget cuts in wake of Big Noise funding

The funding was found by the Scottish Government after the Big Noise projects in Aberdeen and Dundee were threatened.

Daily Record

Scottish Government provides £1.5m for threatened music projects

THE Scottish Government has provided £1.5 million in funding for a music project at risk of closure because of squeezed council budgets.

The National (Scotland)

Campaigners query UK government’s ability to identify oligarchs’ assets

Transparency International says 33 properties worth £700m may be linked to sanctioned Russians

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