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Scottish schools will close during three-day staff strike, unions warn

Workers including cleaners, caterers and janitors will walk out from September 26 to 28.

The Independent UK

UK officials BLANK Scottish requests for 'new' Raac risk evidence

UK officials have repeatedly failed to explain to the Scottish Government why entire schools in England have closed, The National can reveal.

The National (Scotland)

Number of Scottish schools impacted by Raac concrete rises, FM confirms

THE number of Scottish schools impacted by Raac concrete has risen to 40, the First Minister confirmed.

The National (Scotland)

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College staff strikes to go ahead as union hits out at Scottish government’s lack of intervention

More than 2,000 workers across Scotland’s colleges will walk out on Thursday in a dispute over pay

The Independent UK

Strike action by Scottish college workers ‘deeply disappointing’, say bosses

College Employers Scotland said strike action will ‘only cause disruption and anxiety for students’.

The Independent UK

Financial sustainability of colleges at risk, warns watchdog

Audit Scotland said the sector’s funding has been cut by 8.5% in real terms while costs have increased.

The Independent UK

College staff strikes to go ahead as union hits out at Scottish Government

More than 2,000 workers across Scotland’s colleges will walk out on Thursday in a dispute over pay, terms and conditions.

The Independent UK

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Humza Yousaf says 'ludicrous' draconian football bus plans will likely be ignored

FIRST Minister Humza Yousaf has described proposed draconian football travel guidance as "ludicrous", insisting the guidance will likely…

The National (Scotland)

List of Scottish schools with collapse-prone concrete to be published this week

First Minister Humza Yousaf said the Scottish Government will ‘spend what we need to spend’ to ensure affected buildings are safe.

The Independent UK

Four countries which have a four-day work week as Scotland set to trial system

IT’S been announced that the Scottish Government plans to bring in a four-day working week for some public sector workers with trials due to begin…

The National (Scotland)

Rangers fillet 'draconian' fan proposal as they outline massive scale of issue

Rangers have moved to criticise the UK government's actions.

The National (Scotland)

Traffic Commissioners 'fail to involve' Scottish Government in bus consultation

Richard Turfitt, the Senior Traffic Commissioner for Great Britain on the UK Government, brought the motion forward.

The National (Scotland)

Yousaf plans are a ‘timid step forward’ on tackling poverty, says charity

The First Minister laid out his first Programme for Government on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

No UK cash to fix crumbling concrete in Scottish schools – as two more found

THE UK Government has ruled out sending cash to fix problems with crumbling concrete in Scottish schools as two more were confirmed to have the…

The National (Scotland)

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Humza Yousaf has 14 Bills planned in first Programme for Government

The programme outlines the legislation ministers plan to bring forward over the court of the coming year at Holyrood.

The National (Scotland)

Opposition say Programme for Government 'not bold enough' and attack A9 timeline

ANAS Sarwar has said Humza Yousaf’s Programme for Government is “not bold enough” as the Tories dug in over a lack of timeline for dualling…

The Independent UK

Yousaf sets sights on ‘scourge of poverty’ as he outlines Government’s plans

The Scottish First Minister revealed the Programme for Government as Holyrood returned after the summer recess.

The National (Scotland)

'Scared of i word': Humza Yousaf criticised by Alba for lack of independence policies

HUMZA Yousaf has been criticised for a lack of policies on Scottish independence in his first Programme for Government.

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Scottish ministers knew of Raac school risks last summer, Somerville says

The Social Justice Secretary said she will be as open as possible with the public on the risk to public buildings.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government to trial four-day working week by end of 2023

THE Scottish Government will bring in a four-day working week for some public sector workers – with trials beginning this year.

The National (Scotland)

Scotland to consider ban on disposable vapes, Humza Yousaf says

SCOTLAND could potentially ban disposable vapes under new plans unveiled by the First Minister.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government confirms plans for rent controls and new tenants' rights

THE Scottish Government has confirmed plans to introduce “long-term” rent controls in a raft of new housing policies aimed at tackling…

The National (Scotland)

Short-term let campaigners stage Holyrood protest over licensing scheme

The Scottish Government has been accused of “demonising” the operators of short-term letted accommodation, with campaigners against new…

The National (Scotland)

Anas Sarwar accuses Humza Yousaf of falling into 'Green extremism', echoing Tory jibe

ANAS Sarwar has accused the First Minister of falling into “Green extremism” and emulating Nicola Sturgeon before the Programme for Government…

The Independent UK

Sarwar compares Yousaf to Sturgeon and ‘Greens extremism’ ahead of agenda

The Scottish Labour leader said the First Minister lacked his own vision for the Scottish Government’s programme for government.

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