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'Insulting bile': Tory MSP slammed for dismissing wellbeing economy as 'meaningless'

A SCOTTISH Conservative MSP has been strongly criticised for dismissing the idea of a wellbeing economy in Scotland as “almost totally…

The National (Scotland)

Michael Gove: It was 'wise' for Westminster to block Scottish gender recognition law

MICHAEL Gove has claimed it was “wise” for the UK Government to block Scottish gender recognition reforms.

The National (Scotland)

Michael Gove: Blocking Scottish gender law was ‘wise and proportionate’

The Communities Secretary said the Scottish Government’s plans to reform gender recognition laws had been ‘folly’.

The Independent UK

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West Lothian councillors reject proposal to limit their pay increase

Councillors pay is set by Holyrood but pay for senior members who chair committees is agreed by the council. Councillors rejected a proposal by the SNP that all but the Provost and Leader take only the minimum

Edinburgh Live

Sturgeon’s emotional apology for forced adoption welcomed by campaigners

In one of her final acts as Scottish First Minister, she condemned the practice which forced women to give their babies up.

The Independent UK

Glasgow social care cuts of over £20m agreed despite calls to send a 'distress flare'

Members of the IJB have passed budget plans to plug a £40m funding shortfall, but they will write to the Scottish Government to raise concerns over the 'severity' of cuts needed.

Glasgow Live

Report warns Scotland could face £10bn budget shortfall in 50 years

OUTGOING Deputy First Minister John Swinney has said a major new report shows “Scotland lacks the full range of powers required to manage the…

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Scotland could face £10 billion budget shortfall in 50 years

Latest Scottish Fiscal Commission forecasts that health alone could account for half of all Scottish Government spending by then

Insider UK

Government's public sector pay strategy suggests 3.5 per cent increase

A public sector pay strategy published by the Scottish Government has suggested a 3.5 per cent increase...

The National (Scotland)

Britain’s biggest pumped hydro scheme in 40 years gets £100 million boost

Coire Glas could power three million homes and more than double electricity storage capacity

Insider UK

Dumfries and Galloway healthcare workers accept new pay offer

Members of the Unison and GMB Scotland unions have voted to take the latest deal on offer from the Scottish Government

Daily Record

Deposit Return Scheme administrator like ‘Frankenstein’s monster’

It was revealed that the chief executive of Circularity Scotland is on a £300,000 salary

Insider UK

Next First Minister 'must tackle persistent productivity problem'

Latest research reveals mixed progress across leading indicators

Insider UK

Next first minister must prioritise economic growth, says business leader

Dr Liz Cameron, of the Scottish Chamber of Commerce, said the country needed a credible plan to drive economic growth.

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Humza Yousaf brands Westminster a 'foreign government' in leadership debate row over gender reforms

The heath secretary and Kate Forbes clashed over whether the Scottish Government should launch a legal challenge over Tory ministers blocking the GRR bill.

The National (Scotland)

Minimum unit pricing saving 'significantly more lives than expected', says charity

Alison Douglas, chief executive of Alcohol Focus Scotland, said the results of the study were “absolutely amazing” and go way beyond what was…

The National (Scotland)

What next for this landmark Scottish castle after potential buyer drops bid?

“WHAT the hell can be done to make this castle not a liability but an asset?”

Glasgow Live

Glasgow trees 'blocking light from garden' spared chop - as they are not a hedge

Glasgow City Council had ordered the trees in Ruchill to be cut to three metres following concerns from a local resident but the Scottish Government has now stepped in.

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What is a wellbeing economy and what does it mean for Scotland?

ON Wednesday MSPs are set to hold a debate on Scotland’s transition to a wellbeing economy.

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Tory claiming 'secrecy' around DRS firm could 'find answers on Google', says Slater

The circular economy minister faced questions after it emerged the chief executive of Circularity Scotland was on a £300,000 salary.

Daily Record

Falkirk Council warns of cost of looking after young asylum seekers

The cost to the council for looking after the young people is expected to more than £350,000

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh social care services slammed in 'appalling' report

The report comes after wide-ranging inspection ordered by the Scottish Governent last year and warns that action is needed to address a 'litany of failures'.

Insider UK

'No drop in private rental properties' despite rent freeze

Estate agency claims that revenue from property taxes in Scotland has collapsed so far this year

Insider UK

Government proposes freeport tax relief

Consultation begins on changes to current Land and Buildings Transaction Tax rules

Insider UK

NHS strikes averted as nursing and midwives unions accept pay deal

Meanwhile, Scottish Parliament staff will earn a minimum of £15 an hour after a 'landmark' agreement

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