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Scotland reacts as Nicola Sturgeon steps down as First Minister

NICOLA Sturgeon’s announcement she will step down as First Minister has sparked tributes across the fierce political divide in Scotland.

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Unionists react to Nicola Sturgeon's resignation

UNIONISTS have reacted to the news that Nicola Sturgeon has announced her resignation as Scotland’s First Minister.

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Nicola Sturgeon dubbed ‘finest public servant’ of devolution age

Supporters of Nicola Sturgeon have paid tribute to the outgoing First Minister as she tendered her resignation at Bute House on Wednesday.

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Nicola Sturgeon resignation latest - what time is press conference and how to watch

The First Minister of Scotland is expected to step down from her position today (February 15), following the news that a Scottish Government source told media outlets of her plans.

Edinburgh Live

What time is Nicola Sturgeon's press conference as First Minister to resign

The First Minister of Scotland is set to step down from her prestigious post, after nine years in the highest ranked political post in the nation - find out more below.

Glasgow Live

How to watch Nicola Sturgeon's press conference today as First Minister to resign

The announcement is expected to be shared live from Edinburgh later this morning.

Daily Record

Parents urged to claim new child payment worth up to £627 each month to help cover extra costs

The devolved benefit is now supporting more than 54,700 children and young people across Scotland.

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Cross-party group of MSPs calls for delay to 'reckless' deposit return scheme

SNP MSPs are among a cross-party group at Holyrood warning the First Minister that bringing in a deposit return scheme (DRS) as planned in August…

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SNP MSPs join calls for Nicola Sturgeon to halt 'reckless' Deposit Return Scheme

SNP MSPs are among a cross-party group at Holyrood who have told the First Minister that bringing in the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) as planned in…

The National (Scotland)

Anas Sarwar has no regrets over supporting Scottish Government gender recognition reforms

Asked if he believed Bryson is a woman, Sarwar said: “Isla Bryson committed rape. Rape is committed by a man in Scots law and therefore should be treated as such. "

Daily Record

Scotland's teachers offered new pay deal in bid to stop strikes

Teachers earning up to £80,000 could see their pay go up by 6 per cent from April 2022, and then another 5.5 per cent from the start of the 2023 financial year.

Daily Record

Scotland’s teachers offered new pay deal in bid to stop strikes

Under the plans announced by Shirley-Anne Somerville on Tuesday evening teachers earning up to £80,000 would see their pay go up by 11.5% in April.

The Independent UK

‘Significant reduction in staff needed’ to meet Glasgow council's £60m spending gap

A SCHEME offering voluntary redundancy to Glasgow City Council staff looks set to be extended for three years as the city seeks to close a £60…

The National (Scotland)

Fuming Edinburgh gin shop owner ordered to get rid of colourful shopfront by council

The owner of the South Queensferry shop warned the decision could cost him up to £4000, despite hundreds of residents signing a petition to keep the colourful shopfront.

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Scotland's employment rate at record high but workers face wages slashed by inflation

Roz Foyer of the STUC warned "the real story of Scotland’s latest labour market figures is falling real wages".

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Scotland’s deposit return scheme: Minister says it's 'all systems go' despite warnings from drinks industry leaders

Scheme designed to reduce waste and littering has faced criticism over potential cost to businesses

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More than £130 million paid out to families through Child Disability Payment

THE Scottish Government’s Child Disability Payment (CDP) has paid out more than £130 million, it has been revealed.

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DWP called out for spike in 'callous' Universal Credit sanctions

CALLOUS sanctions handed out by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to people on Universal Credit (UC) across the UK have reached a new peak…

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Scotland's employment rate highest in UK in last quarter of 2022

Scotland's employment rate for the final quarter of 2022 was the highest of the four UK nations

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Scotland's employment rate reaches record high

Government says high employment rates for women are 'particularly welcome'

Glasgow Live

Glasgow councillors make last-minute pleas for more money before budget meeting

The council is facing a budget gap of around £100m, including health and social care services, and the city's Green group wants an emergency summit on Wednesday.

Daily Record

Scots teachers set to receive improved pay offer in 'next few days' which could halt strike action

Education secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville has appealed to teaching unions to suspend a planned wave of strikes which close classrooms across Scotland.

Daily Record

Scotland faces 'exodus of nursing staff' as thousands quit the profession

There are more than 4,600 vacant registered nursing posts in the NHS in Scotland – meaning 10 per cent of all posts across the country are empty.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian set to slash £1m from welfare payments in budget

The council backed up its allocation from the Scottish Welfare Fund with an extra £1m in the last year. As things stand a repeat of that is unlikely

Daily Record

People with stress, anxiety or depression could be due up to £627 each month in financial help

Mental health conditions including stress, anxiety or depression can be supported through PIP or Adult Disability Payment.

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