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Income thresholds to be removed from healthy food payments from 2024

Payments to help parents buy healthy food will no longer be means-tested, the Scottish Government has confirmed.

The Independent UK

Union leaders warn workers have 'little faith' in Scottish Government energy strategy

EXCLUSIVE: Critics of the Scottish Government plan believe a rushed transition away from fossil fuels could leave thousands of workers on the scrapheap.

Daily Record

Scottish Government challenged to oppose Rosebank oil field before UK sign-off

THE Scottish Government has been challenged to publicly oppose the controversial Rosebank oil field amid expectations that it will be given the…

The National (Scotland)

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Nationalising TransPennine services must mean real change – Scottish minister

Scottish transport minister Kevin Stewart said the service had been ‘unacceptably poor for too long’.

The Independent UK

Scottish Government ‘caved in’ to rail union demands – UK Transport Secretary

Mark Harper said the government in Edinburgh had not offered value to taxpayers when it agreed to demands from the rail unions for a pay rise.

The Independent UK

FMQs: Scottish Labour accuse SNP of 'campaigning for a Tory government'

ANAS Sarwar claimed the SNP had “launched a campaign for another Tory government” during a fiery exchange with Humza Yousaf at FMQs.

The National (Scotland)

Students fear degrees could be ‘devalued’ as lecturers stage marking boycott

University and college staff are taking action short of strike, which means they will no longer carry out duties out-with their contract.

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Over 20,000 sign petitions to save Howden Park and three swimming pools

Protests were held at a meeting of West Lothian Council’s executive committee on Tuesday

Daily Record

Scotland urged to follow as Ireland sets out plans for sovereign wealth fund

SCOTLAND should follow the example of Ireland in setting up a sovereign wealth fund by putting away any windfall money for the future, an expert has…

The National (Scotland)

Humza Yousaf defends National Care Service cost after call to fund junior doctors

HUMZA Yousaf has defended the £14 million spent on the National Care Service (NCS) amid looming junior doctor strikes and delays to the…

The National (Scotland)

More than 20,000 sign West Lothian petitions to save sports venues and theatre

Council and Leisure trust under fire over planned cuts to pools, gyms and theatre. No consensus among politicians of best way to solve funding crisis

Edinburgh Live

Ukrainians on Edinburgh cruise ship set to be moved into new homes

Officials have said not all Ukrainians currently on the ship will be able to remain in Edinburgh due to housing pressures.

Edinburgh Live

Humza Yousaf launches net zero blueprint for clean energy but vows to back oil workers

In his first major business speech as First Minister at Glasgow's All-Energy conference, Yousaf set out plans to invest in renewables and 'green hydrogen'.

Daily Record

'Moral imperative' to move away from fossil fuels and ensure just transition, says FM

Speaking at the All-Energy Conference in Glasgow on Wednesday, Humza Yousaf drew parallels with the Thatcher government’s move away from coal and…

The National (Scotland)

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'I don't agree': Humza Yousaf rejects calls to END free tuition fees in Scotland

FIRST Minister Humza Yousaf has rejected calls from a prominent university principal for “calm consideration” of charging graduates for their…

The Independent UK

Yousaf: Just transition away from oil and gas is a moral imperative

The Scottish First Minister also said his Government will ‘rise to the challenge’ of decarbonisation.

Insider UK

Interest in sale of Prestwick Airport but no ‘going offers’ on table

Wellbeing Economy Secretary Neil Gray tells Economy and Fair Work Committee that discussions are ongoing

Daily Record

Falkirk Council criticise Scottish Government for lack of communication on Deposit Return Scheme delay

The delay mean the council needed to extend its contract for black box collections so residents could keep recycling easily, and councillors criticised the lack of communication from the Scottish Government.

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Ending free university tuition for wealthy should be 'considered' says principal

CHARGING Scots graduates for their university education should be given “calm consideration”, the principal of Edinburgh University has…

Daily Record

Scottish Government responds to concerns about its rollout of free school meals in Perth and Kinross primary schools

It is unclear when free school meals will be offered to primary six and seven pupils but the Scottish Government has pledged to fulfil its programme for government

The National (Scotland)

Scots will lose out on green scheme if UK fails to back it, says Humza Yousaf

FIRST Minister Humza Yousaf has warned that Scotland risks losing transformational opportunities for renewable energy without an urgent change of…

The National (Scotland)

Home Office refused to fund mental health project after stabbings in Glasgow

THE Home Office failed to fund a project aimed at improving mental health amongst asylum seekers in the wake of a stabbing in a Glasgow hotel, a…

Daily Record

Protests over plans to shut down 'beating heart' of community

Howden Park Centre is at risk, along with three swimming pools

Edinburgh Live

Protests at West Lothian plans to close down 'beating heart' of local community

Protestors are calling for the planned closure of the Howden Centre in Livingston, and three local leisure centres, to be stopped - and councillors have voted to call for extra funding from the Scottish Government.

The National (Scotland)

Labour-led council had 'heads in the sand' as arts centre faces threat of closure

SCOTTISH Greens co-leader Lorna Slater is among those backing a petition to save an arts centre in Livingston after the Labour-led administration…

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