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West Lothian leader calls on Holyrood to drop National Care Service plans

Millions wasted on consultancy fees and plans would be better spent funding care boards already providing social care for council across Scotland, says council leader.

Edinburgh Live

Tourism data reveals how many overseas visitors came to Scotland in 2022

NEW figures have shown how many overseas visitors came to Scotland in 2022 ...

The National (Scotland)

Scotland faces £1 billion spending gap next year – which could double in three years

Disposable income fell by 4.1% between 2021-22 and 2023-24 - and is not expected to recover to pre-pandemic levels until 2026-27

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Cuts warning as Scottish Government anticipates £1bn spending shortfall

THE Scottish Government will need to “reset” its spending plans against a forecast £1 billion black hole in its budget, the Finance Secretary…

The National (Scotland)

'We had no idea': Outrage as college nursery staff 'made redundant without notice'

Students and staff have expressed their outrage after New College Lanarkshire (NCL) decided to close their campus nurseries in Coatbridge and…

The National (Scotland)

Anas Sarwar 'celebrating being a loser' says Humza Yousaf in FMQs dig

First Minister Humza Yousaf jibed that Sarwar was “all style, no substance” as the two party leaders clashed following two polls

The National (Scotland)

Construction of four CalMac ferries in Turkey 'on schedule'

Keel laying and steel cutting milestones reached for ferries serving Islay, Jura and the Little Minch

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West Lothian villagers say industrial developments 'destroying countryside'

Seafield is facing developments on open land after losing two Scottish Government appeals

Daily Record

Legislation to introduce visitor levy for overnight stays published at Holyrood

If passed, the new Bill will allow councils to levy a charge on overnight visitors

Insider UK

'Girvan to Stranraer ignored' as MSP repeats calls for full electrification of rail network in south Scotland

Colin Smyth said a "long-term commitment to a rolling programme of electrification" is needed.

Daily Record

Tourist tax for councils looms as new bill published

A BILL allowing local councils to bring in a tourist tax to raise funds for local services has been published.

The National (Scotland)

Reversing Tory welfare policies 'would lift 70,000 Scots out of poverty'

REVERSING welfare reforms implemented by the UK Government since 2015 could lift 70,000 Scots out of poverty, the First Minister has said.

The National (Scotland)

Humza Yousaf pledges 'transparency' on investigation into Ferguson Marine ferry fiasco

The First Minister said his government will “stand up” and “take scrutiny” as he faced questions from MSPs today.

Daily Record

West Lothian heart attack survivor in emotional plea to save pool

SNP opposition accuse Labour of casting pools adrift by rejecting funding plan after hearing appeal to save Broxburn as a centre for health and community well-being

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Seven things we learned from the poll putting independence support at 53 per cent

A NEW poll has found support for independence at 53 - but what else did it reveal?

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‘Huge number’ of care home closures without government action

Industry body has been in talks with local government on the money for the 70% of residents who receive state funding

Daily Record

£30m rebuild of school 'cheapest' option to deal with crumbling concrete

Council officers say partial demolition and rebuild of St Kentigern's the cheapest and fastest way to solve dangerous roof problems

Daily Record

Need to wear facemasks in Dumfries and Galloway health and social care settings lifted

It marks a return to pre-pandemic guidance where mask use will be based on clinical need, based on infection prevention and control advice

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MSPs unanimously welcome ambition to strengthen Scotland's global diaspora

IN a rare moment of unity in the Scottish Parliament, MSPs have unanimously welcomed the publication of a framework which seeks to strengthen ties…

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian school faces £30m rebuild to tackle crumbling concrete

Council officers say partial demolition and rebuild of St Kentigern's the cheapest and fastest way to solve dangerous roof problems. It's the biggest bill the council will have faced since the faulty building material was found in council buildings in 2021

The National (Scotland)

Why GDP doesn't work, and what Scotland should replace it with

LAST week the Beyond Growth Conference, the biggest European conference to discuss an alternative economic model, took place in Brussels. Over…

Daily Record

Closure threatened Howden Park Centre is thrown a lifeline - but only until next year

The council will support the theatre until the end of March next year

The National (Scotland)

Lorna Slater refuses to be drawn on compensation amount if DRS scrapped

LORNA Slater has declined to say how much compensation will have to be paid out to businesses if the deposit return scheme (DRS) is scrapped, adding…

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian villagers say huge industrial developments 'destroying countryside'

The village of Seafield is facing developments on surrounding open land, after losing two Scottish Government appeals

The National (Scotland)

Aamer Anwar accuses Government of ‘arrogantly’ ignoring views of legal profession

THE Scottish Government has been accused of “arrogantly” ignoring the views of the legal profession as it considers plans to reform rape trials.

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