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Second-home owners in Scotland set to see council tax doubled

Local authorities could be given the power to double council tax rates for second homes from April, under new proposals to be put before Holyrood.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government will not back down on short term lets licensing, says Neil Gray

WELLBEING Economy Secretary Neil Gray has insisted that the Scottish Government will not back down on pushing ahead with the short term lets…

The National (Scotland)

Humza Yousaf popularity UP since SNP leadership race, poll suggests

Humza Yousaf’s popularity UP since

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Frankie Boyle joins voices telling SNP to 'get off fence' over North Sea oil field

SCOTS comic Frankie Boyle is among the campaigners urging Humza Yousaf to “get off the fence” and oppose plans for the Rosebank oil field in…

The National (Scotland)

Rishi Sunak slammed for refusing funds to devolved governments for concrete repairs

It is unsustainable for the UK Government to refuse to provide new funds for devolved administrations to replace potentially dangerous concrete,…

The National (Scotland)

Tourist turn-off or cash cow? Charging non-Glaswegians for city museums sparks debate

PROPOSALS to charge “non-Glaswegians” access to the city’s museums have divided opinion – with supporters saying they can ease the…

The National (Scotland)

Sunak urged to provide funds to devolved governments for concrete repair work

The Scottish Social Justice Secretary said it would be a ‘dereliction of duty’ if the Prime Minister and Chancellor do not pass on more cash.

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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)

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.

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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 Independent UK

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 National (Scotland)

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.

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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 Independent UK

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 National (Scotland)

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 Independent UK

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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