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West Lothian budget deficit grows by £10m in just four months

Councillors face difficult decisions as the director of finance says urgent action is essential. The finance chief has joined fellow directors across councils of all political colours in warning the Scottish Government of the impending crisis

Edinburgh Live

Red-faced Tory Culture Secretary unable to name Scottish counterpart

THE Tory Culture Secretary has been left red-faced after she was unable to name her Scottish counterpart.

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Guidance issued to Scottish schools as Strep A infections increase

HEALTH services across Scotland have been put on alert and guidance has been issued to nurseries and schools as the country braces for an increase…

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People on low incomes or certain benefits could be due cash help from local council this Christmas

Every council offers different forms of financial help for people facing hardship or an unexpected emergency.

Daily Record

Scots human rights expert dismisses call to postpone Holyrood gender reforms

A Scottish human rights expert said that women's and trans rights go "hand in hand"

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Blairgowrie doctor warns excessive workload gives GPs second thoughts about staying on

The Scottish Government needs to act to stop general practice medicine collapsing says a leading doctor based in Perthshire.

Daily Record

Staff at 11 Scots airports to take strike action in lead up to Christmas after rejecting pay offer

Members of Unite will hit the picket line on Monday, December 19 and Thursday, December 22 in 24-hour walkouts in a dispute over pay.

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Airport workers announce pre-Christmas strike dates

Walkouts in the dispute over pay are due to take place on 19 and 22 December

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Scottish airport staff confirm 24-hour strikes in run-up to Christmas

UNION bosses have demanded talks with the Scottish Government “as a matter of urgency” as they announced strike action which will hit airports…

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New inquiry launched into effective decision making by Scottish Government

A NEW inquiry into effective decision making by the Scottish Government has been launched by a Holyrood committee.

The National (Scotland)

Real living wage requirement for those seeking grant funding

Scottish Government introduces new rules for businesses, enterprise agencies and public bodies from next July

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Grants to only be given to organisations in Scotland paying real living wage

GRANTS will only be given to organisations in Scotland who pay the real living wage from next July under new requirements.

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North Lanarkshire schools issue strike updates

Some classes and year groups will be impacted by Wednesday's planned action

Daily Record

Concerns raised as Forth Valley hospital struggles under pressure

HEALTH inspectors have raised concerns that “many patients” at a Scottish hospital did “not appear well cared for” – with a report telling…

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Damning report on Scotland's protected nature areas reveals overall decline

Around 18% of land is legally protected for nature but in many areas the measures are not working, a hard-hitting environmental report found.

Daily Record

A9 road safety and memorial petition gathers 2600 names within days of launching

Five days after being launched, an online petition to the Scottish Parliament asking for action about the A9 has gathered 2600 names.

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The key policy differences between Alison Thewliss and Stephen Flynn

Alison Thewliss and Stephen Flynn are the only two contenders running for the SNP Westminster group leader job - what divides them?

Daily Record

Falkirk council buildings cull will 'take heart out of the area' says Labour

More than 100 leisure properties will close or transfer out of council ownership if local members agree

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Scottish Government warned £1 billion spending crisis could shut down local services

West Lothian is one of 32 Scottish councils which have issued blunt warnings to the Scottish Government about the £1bn squeeze on services

Daily Record

SNP government admits dodgy renewables stat could mean flagship paper needs rewritten

Ministers included the debunked claim that Scotland is home to 25 per cent of Europe's offshore wind potential in a major ten-year economic strategy report.

Insider UK

Government accused of ‘deception’ over liability for steelworks clean-up costs

Documents obtained by the Scottish Liberal Democrat's put Business Minister Ivan McKee in the frame

The National (Scotland)

Wealth tax could help raise £3.3 billion for Scottish public services, study says

AN extra £3.3billion could be raised to help fund Scotland's public services if a wealth tax was introduced, a fresh study has claimed.

Daily Record

Chiefs ‘not moving fast enough’ to fix Dargavel Primary School blunder

A mistake concerning the expected school roll at Dargavel Primary could end up costing millions.

Daily Record

Scottish Government urged to protect people being forced to switch to pre-pay meters

One campaigner claims that putting vulnerable people onto a pre-payment meter is a like disconnecting their power.

Edinburgh Live

New Midlothian 'Warm and Well' hubs offer free soup and hot drinks over winter

The two hubs are being funded with £1.36 million of Covid recovery money from Scottish Government and will be open throughout winter with free wi-fi and games available for people to pass the time when they drop in

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