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No benefits sanctions in an independent Scotland, ministers say

BENEFITS sanctions feed into a “vicious cycle” of destitution and would not be used in an independent Scotland, government ministers have said…

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Independent Scotland would scrap two-child limit and bedroom tax, says new paper

AN independent Scotland could remove the two-child benefit limit and bedroom tax, a new Scottish Government white paper has said.

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Scottish ministers in court over refusal to disclose Alex Salmond probe details

THE Scottish Government is set to challenge a ruling that they were wrong in failing to provide information relating to an investigation into…

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Mental wellbeing in Scotland at lowest level since 2008, survey finds

MENTAL wellbeing in Scotland is at its lowest level on record, a survey has suggested.

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Councils to monitor second homes turned into short-term lets amid tax changes

Councils will monitor whether new tax changes for second homes will lead to the properties being turned into short-term lets instead, a minister has…

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Scotland's education scores decline with global trends, Pisa scores show

SCOTLAND has seen declines in performance across reading, science, and mathematics in line with global trends, according to the latest international…

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4G mast means gran on remote island can Christmas shop online for first time

Alice Arthur, 63, said mobile internet access means she does not have to make a six-hour round trip to buy presents.

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Scottish Government urged to end 'cruel' animal killings for grouse moors

THE Scottish Government is facing calls from more than 120 academics – including a Nobel laureate – to end “cruel” predator control measures…

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Reversing language decline ‘crucial’ for an independent Scotland in EU

REVERSING the rapid decline of Scots learning modern languages is “crucial” if Scotland wishes to become an independent nation within the EU,…

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Scotland could transform social security with independence, says new paper

THE Scottish Government is set to publish its ninth independence white paper on taking a new transformational approach to social security.

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Cosla warns essential services 'will cease' in funding pleas ahead of Scottish Budget

COUNCIL leaders in Scotland have warned without improvements in council funding, “tough choices” could mean essential services they provide…

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Wealth tax, council tax reform and jet levy 'could raise millions for public sector'

SCOTLAND’S largest trade union body has set out proposals they say could raise £3.7 billion for public services - including a wealth tax and…

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Humza Yousaf announces funding to fuel children's operating theatres in Africa

The Scottish Government will fund solar energy installations for 15 children’s operating theatres in Africa, Humza Yousaf has announced.

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Homeless crisis sparks call for Scotland to declare 'national housing emergency'

CHARITIES have called on the Scottish Government to declare a national housing emergency, claiming Scotland’s homeless system is at breaking point…

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Scottish Government landed with huge bill for King Charles Coronation medals

MEDALS to commemorate the coronation of King Charles which are being handed out to police officers are being funded by the Scottish Government...

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Report aims to plug 'vital' information gap for Scottish land reform policy

“BUY land,” American wit Mark Twain famously quipped, “they’re not making it anymore" ...

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Humza Yousaf announces £2m loss and damage funding for vulnerable countries at COP28

HUMZA Yousaf has announced a further £2 million in funding for loss and damage caused by climate change in marginalised communities at COP28.

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Tenants' union vows to fight 'tooth and nail' for rent controls as prices soar

TENANTS' rights campaigners have vowed to fight “tooth and nail” for comprehensive rent controls after it was revealed prices had soared above…

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‘We’re falling behind’: Scotland’s race to eliminate HIV transmission by 2030

THE UK wasn’t Monica Marques’s first choice of country to run away to.

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How this SNP MP is escaping Tory restrictions on 'global Scotland'

SCOTLAND already has a Foreign Secretary and they sit in the UK Cabinet.

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'Frustrating' Nicola Sturgeon put political angle on Covid rules, Matt Hancock claims

FORMER health secretary Matt Hancock has accused Nicola Sturgeon of putting a “political angle” on different restrictions used in Scotland…

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Humza Yousaf calls for 'radical action' on climate change as he arrives at COP28

FIRST Minister Humza Yousaf has called for “radical action” to tackle the global climate crisis as he attends COP28.

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Scottish Government announces £900k to tackle violence in schools

EDUCATION Secretary Jenny Gilruth has announced £900,000 of cash for councils to help train school staff to deal with “the new challenges in our…

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Scotland's nuclear power ban close to 'criminal negligence', claims Tory minister

SCOTLAND’S ban on nuclear power plants is bordering on being “criminally negligent”, a Conservative minister has insisted as he challenged the…

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Alister Jack accused of trying to 'silence Scotland' leading on climate change

ALISTER Jack has been accused of trying to “silence Scotland’s voice” and prevent efforts for the country to lead on climate change ahead of…

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