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Carer’s Allowance to be replaced by new payment starting at end of this year

A full rollout of the new devolved benefit is expected to begin in Spring 2024.

Daily Record

Campaign to secure Scots World Heritage Site enters new phase

THE campaign to secure World Heritage Site status for Scotland’s Flow Country has entered a new phase with the formal submission of the formal…

The National (Scotland)

Scots kids 'exposed to hardcore porn' on school laptops as council launches probe

Kids at a primary school in the Highland Council area saw the X-rated images after clicking on an ad in a webpage in their classroom

Daily Record

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Glasgow resident 'terrified' as fire safety marshals patrol Lancefield Quay apartments

The Scottish Government has organised 24-hour-a-day patrols at a block of apartments at Lancefield Quay after a report highlighted fire safety issues at the site.

Glasgow Live

Holyrood votes to back 'progressive' Scottish Government budget

MSPs have voted to back the Scottish Government’s tax and spending plans in a Holyrood vote.

The National (Scotland)

MSPs back Scottish Government budget

The Deputy First Minister told MSPs he was still dealing with an overspend of £100 million in this financial year.

The Independent UK

'Personal fire service' deployed by Scottish Government to block of flats at risk in Glasgow

Residents at Lancefield Quay by the River Clyde have been told a "walking fire patrol" has been started after developers failed to make necessary improvements.

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Budget delivers priorities of progressive government, says Swinney

MSPs are debating the Scottish Government’s budget at stage one on Thursday.

The Independent UK

West Lothian rejects MSP claim it failed to recruit teachers with £5m fund

SNP MSP claims that an additional £5m has only seen 29 teachers hired instead of 100, but senior council officials and the Labour administration insisted the money had been used properly and defended their record in education

Edinburgh Live

Labour highlights warning of 7,000 council job cuts in plea to vote down budget

The draft 2023/24 budget proposes an increase of around £570m for councils – but they have warned they need more.

The Independent UK

Scottish councils face axing 7,000 jobs over next three years due to 'SNP underfunding'

A leaked document estimated that more than 200 jobs would need to be cut from every local authority area in Scotland to meet budget short falls.

Daily Record

Edinburgh to slash roads repair budget as North Bridge costs rise by £24m

The city's transport leader admitted the budget cut would "increase the rate of decline" on the city's roads.

Edinburgh Live

Swinney urges MSPs to back ‘meaningful and progressive’ budget

Government's fiscal plans will now be debated, although the coalition has the power to pass its measures despite any opposition

Insider UK

Social media companies must take responsibility for violent videos online

Record View says children cannot be allowed to be the victims of awful abuse.

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MSPs urged to back ‘meaningful and progressive’ budget

The budget will be debated in the Scottish Parliament on Thursday.

The National (Scotland)

Stephen Flynn: Tory anti-strike bill a 'blatant attack' on devolution

STEPHEN Flynn has said the UK Government’s anti-strike bill is a “blatant attack” on devolution – and he warned it is just the start.

The National (Scotland)

Retailers claim Deposit Return Scheme will 'fail' without clarity from government

RETAILERS have warned the launch of Scotland’s deposit return scheme (DRS) will fail if ministers do not deliver a clear blueprint.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow Red Road flats and Sighthill abandoned land still without housing a decade later

A Springburn and Robroyston councillor said a brick has still not been laid after he had to leave his flat about 11 years ago.

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"Now is not the time for a blame game" says West Dunbartonshire Council leader, as budget cuts loom

During an in-depth interview with the Lennox, Labour's Martin Rooney highlighted the bleak financial picture facing the local authority - but insisted he didn't blame WDC's former SNP administration.

Glasgow Live

Hundreds gather on Buchanan Street to join largest protest for decades across UK

The Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) organised a rally in solidarity of those taking part in strike action and hundreds flocked to Buchanan Street to make sure their voices are heard.

Daily Record

River Nith fish population concerns mean that strict regulations remain

As the new fishing season approaches, warnings have been issued by the authorities

Daily Record

Scottish Government split on strikes as Greens refuse to cross Holyrood picket line

Staff employed at the Scottish Parliament are among thousands of workers who have walked out on strike in a row over pay and conditions.

Daily Record

People urged to share views on eligibility for mobility element of disability benefit in new consultation

The Scottish Government estimates Adult Disability Payment will provide support to over 510,000 people by 2025.

Daily Record

Public concern sees plans for Dumfries and Galloway windfarm scaled back

Community Windpower Limited has reduced the number of turbines proposed from 75 to 60

Daily Record

Half a million Scots expected to strike in biggest day of action in decades

Civil servants, teachers, rail workers, higher education staff, and more are to strike on February 1 in response to the UK Government's plans to limit industrial action.

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