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Political instability is biggest threat to Scotland's net zero transition, study says

POLITICAL instability is the biggest threat to Scotland’s net-zero transition, a report has revealed.

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Head teacher warns Welsh schools could ‘crumble overnight’ due to funding crisis

'It is not right that our children are being educated in schools that are falling down around them'

Wales Online

Calls to sack Yousaf over nurse strikes are 'political games', says Nicola Sturgeon

OPPOSITION parties are playing "political" games with their calls to sack Scotland's Health Secretary, Nicola Sturgeon has said.

The National (Scotland)

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Sturgeon welcomes demand for Scottish Child Payment as website struggles to cope

The benefit was expanded to include more than 400,000 eligible children, and increased to £25, on Monday.

The Independent UK

FM urges families to check if they qualify for 'life saving' expanded child payment

The First Minister encouraged those living in Scotland to check if they qualify for the benefit as it was increased to £25 per week

The National (Scotland)

Teacher strikes more likely after Welsh Government refuses to budge on 5% pay offer

Inflation in Wales is currently over 10% and anything below that would constitute a real terms cut in pay

Wales Online

UK Government urged to follow Scotland's child poverty strategy by think tank

The Scottish Child Payment is now available to all eligible households with under 16s

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Ministers across UK told to ‘take notice’ as Scottish Child Payment expanded

The benefit for low-income families has now been rolled out to those with children under 16.

The Independent UK

Union leader accuses UK Government of ‘deliberately running down’ NHS amid pay row

Christina McAnea, general secretary of Unison, said she fears the path is being laid for an “organisation” to be appointed to take over the NHS

The National (Scotland)

Health ministers in Wales and Scotland call on UK government to fund bigger NHS rises

"We all need to do all we can to avert industrial action in any form," argue Eluned Morgan and Scotland's Humza Yousaf

Wales Online

Taoiseach and NI Secretary lay wreaths at Remembrance ceremony in Enniskillen

The event took place 35 years on from an IRA bomb at the commemoration.

The Independent UK

UK has 'moral obligation' to give devolved nations more cash to fund NHS pay rises

The Health Secretary told the BBC: "I don't have more money."

The National (Scotland)

Humza Yousaf asks Tory UK Health Secretary for more money to avert strike action

Ambulance workers in Scotland on Friday voted to take strike action for one day on November 28.

Daily Record

Joint Scottish and Welsh calls for additional NHS funding to avert strike action

Humza Yousaf and his Welsh counterpart have written to the UK Health Secretary calling for additional funding to avert strike action over the winter.

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'More than double': Contaminated blood inquiry finds much higher rate of HIV infection in children - and new evidence 'vindicates' Jesmond campaigner

The ongoing Infected Blood Inquiry has seen shocking new figures released about the number of children thought to have been infected with HIV.

Daily Record

State Pension increase next April could see 500,000 more people in retirement paying tax

A significant increase in the number of over-65s paying tax is expected in 2023.

The National (Scotland)

Teacher strikes not inevitable says minister as enhanced pay offer indicated

Shirley-Anne Somerville said the Scottish Government is “absolutely determined” to find alternative funding for the teacher pay deal.

Daily Record

Teacher strike in Scotland could be prevented if 'additional funding' is found, claims SNP minister

Education secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville has insisted school closures caused by strikes were "not inevitable".

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Insider UK

Sturgeon sets out hopes for ‘good relationship’ with Sunak

The new Prime Minister held his first official meeting with the First Minister yesterday

Daily Record

Financial expert predicts State Pension Triple Lock pledge will be scrapped at Autumn Statement this week

Speculation is mounting on whether State Pensions and benefits will rise in line with 10% inflation next April.

Daily Record

Scotland risks 'grinding to a halt' as teachers join nurses and train drivers in voting for strikes

Ministers being urged to get round the table with trade unions to prevent the country from sliding into "strike chaos" this winter.

The National (Scotland)

Are Unionists right to say the Scottish Government's budget is not 'fixed'?

IS the Scottish Government budget fixed, or could they do as Unionist politicians demand and find more money?

Edinburgh Live

Nurses' strike in Edinburgh and what the historic vote means for you

Nurses around Scotland has said "enough is enough" and have voted to strike for the first time ever. It comes after a dispute over pay as the Scottish Government says there is 'no new money' left.

The National (Scotland)

Norway halts new oil field in Arctic – could Rosebank be next to be scrapped?

NORWEGIAN state-owned energy company Equinor has announced it is postponing an investment decision on a new oil field in the Arctic.

Daily Record

Proposal to increase State Pension to £380 each week for people over 60 considered for debate in Parliament

An online petition has received more than 105,300 signatures of support from people across the UK.

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