Body recovered by police searching for man trapped in vehicle amid Babet floods The storm has claimed seven lives across the UK. The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023
Tributes to man who died after van hit by tree during Storm Babet John Gillan, 56, was from Arbroath. The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023
Scottish Tory 'spin' on foreign students dismissed as 'xenophobic and wrong' TORY “spin” about the number of international students at Scottish universities has been dismissed as “xenophobic” and wrong. The National (Scotland) · Oct 23, 2023
'Long road to recovery' for places hit by Storm Babet, First Minister warns First Minister Humza Yousaf has said there will be a “long road to recovery” for those impacted by Storm Babet. The National (Scotland) · Oct 23, 2023
Scots urged to share thoughts on new winter payment for pensioners Views are being sought on the introduction of the Pension Age Winter Heating Payment, a new benefit to replace the UK Government’s Winter Fuel… The National (Scotland) · Oct 23, 2023
First Minister predicts a ‘long road to recovery’ for flood-hit town Humza Yousaf said the council would receive the funding needed to recover from the flooding. The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023
Home Office slammed for 'reprehensible' plan to use MRI to age assess asylum seekers THE Scottish Government has hit out at the Home Office for using children as “pawns” over plans to use MRI scanners to determine the age of… The National (Scotland) · Oct 22, 2023
Plans to limit land ownership in Scotland given seal of approval by public PROPOSALS to place a presumed limit on how much land the ‘super rich’ can own in Scotland have been given the seal of approval in a consultation. The National (Scotland) · Oct 19, 2023
Shona Robison reveals 'late decision' on council tax freeze DEPUTY First Minister Shona Robison has revealed a decision to freeze council tax next year was only taken in the 48 hours leading up to Humza… The National (Scotland) · Oct 19, 2023
‘Real anger’ at Scottish Government decision to freeze council tax – Cosla The announcement attracted the ire of Cosla leaders who are due to meet the Deputy First Minister on Wednesday. The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023
'Absolutely no agreement' on council tax freeze, says Cosla LOCAL government body Cosla has said there is “absolutely no agreement” on Humza Yousaf’s announcement to freeze council tax next year. The National (Scotland) · Oct 18, 2023
Council tax freeze is ‘electioneering at its worst’, says union body The Scottish Greens and Cosla have said they were not made aware of the policy before it was announced. The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023
Top economist Richard Murphy gives reaction to Humza Yousaf's bond plans A TOP economist has said that Humza Yousaf’s announcement that the Scottish Government will take steps to issue its first-ever bonds should be… The National (Scotland) · Oct 18, 2023
Humza Yousaf pledges to freeze council tax for Scots next year The First Minister announced the move to the SNP conference in Aberdeen – but council leaders said they were not told in advance of the freeze. The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023
The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023 Yousaf pledges to fund infrastructure by issuing Scottish Government bonds The First Minister said it would said it would ‘raise Scotland’s profile’ and attract investors.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 17, 2023 Five key things we learned from Humza Yousaf's speech to SNP conference FIRST Minister Humza Yousaf placed a distinct emphasis on the NHS, the economy and helping people through the cost-of-living crisis in his speech to…
The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023 Key points in Humza Yousaf’s speech to the SNP conference The SNP leader froze council tax, announced a new Scottish financial bond and called for a Gaza refugee programme.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 17, 2023 Scottish Government to issue first ever bond in SNP's 'most ambitious proposal yet' The Scottish Government will take steps to issue its first ever bond to finance key infrastructure in Scotland, the First Minister has announced.
The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023 Council tax to be frozen in Scotland next year, says First Minister The Scottish Government had consulted on plans that could see council tax rise by between 7.5% and 22.5% on the most valuable properties.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 17, 2023 Scottish Labour MPs dodge vote on more devolution for Scotland SCOTLAND’S new Labour MP dodged a vote on bringing in a bill to give the Scottish Government powers over employment law.
The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023 GMB members accept schools pay deal as Unison rejection mean strikes loom A total of 62% of GMB members balloted accepted the deal.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 17, 2023 Domestic abuse victims to receive up to £1000 in new pilot scheme A new pilot scheme will offer the victims of domestic abuse up to £1000 to escape their relationships, the First Minister has announced.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 17, 2023 Buffer zones could be placed around asylum seeker accommodation in Scotland THE creation of protest-free zones around Home Office-provided accommodation in Scotland is set to be explored by the Scottish Government.
The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023 Pilot scheme will give domestic abuse victims £1,000 to escape relationships First Minister Humza Yousaf is to announce the scheme as part of a £500,000 fund for Women’s Aid organisations.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 16, 2023 SNP agree to creation of parliamentary committee on rural and island transport THE SNP have agreed the Scottish Government must create a dedicated parliamentary committee to oversee progress on improving rural and island…