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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)

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 Independent UK

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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 National (Scotland)

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 Independent UK

'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.

The National (Scotland)

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 Independent UK

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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 National (Scotland)

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.

The Independent UK

Fire service warned of concrete collapse risk last year, emails show

The correspondence between the Scottish Government and local authority officials was revealed under freedom of information laws.

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Which schools in Scotland have Raac and are any closed?

AN urgent review ordered by the Scottish Government is underway across the entire country to determine the extent of collapse-risk concrete in…

The Independent UK

Some crimes will not be investigated in north-east pilot – Police Scotland

The Scottish Government said it was ‘vital’ the force retains trust and relationships with communities.

The National (Scotland)

Collapse-risk concrete review to take 'some months', says Humza Yousaf

A REVIEW of collapse-risk concrete in Scottish schools will take “some months”, the First Minister has said.

The National (Scotland)

Plans to connect Shetland islands through tunnels at 'advanced' stage

PLANS for four tunnels to connect a number of the Shetland islands through tunnels or a ferry service are now at an “advanced stage”, the…

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Coastal communities urged to consider bid to become next national park

A CONSERVATION charity is appealing to Scotland’s seaside communities to help fulfil “the dream”

The National (Scotland)

Check Scottish social housing for collapse-risk concrete, ministers urged

HOUSING campaigners are calling on the Scottish Government to review all social housing stock in the country amid fears homes were built using a…

The National (Scotland)

Tourism champion claims short-term let restrictions are 'sexist'

A TOURISM champion has claimed the Scottish Government’s restrictions on short term lets are discriminatory against women.

The National (Scotland)

Lord Foulkes to challenge Scottish Government spending abroad

LABOUR peer George Foulkes is plotting to challenge Scottish Government spending on international offices as he ramps up his efforts to frustrate…

The National (Scotland)

Humza Yousaf to unveil measures to 'unleash Scottish economy', says minister

SCOTLAND’S economic potential will be “unleashed” when Humza Yousaf unveils his political vision this week, a senior minister has said.

The National (Scotland)

No plans to close Scottish schools 'at this stage' due to crumbly concrete

Scottish ministers have no plans to close Scottish schools affected by collapse-risk concrete “at this stage”, Humza Yousaf has said.

The National (Scotland)

Conference motion aims to ‘reset' SNP relationship with rural areas in wake of HPMAs

A CALL has been made for SNP members to back a “resetting of the relationship” with rural Scotland following the controversy over Highly…

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