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Calls to increase ‘uniquely Scottish’ benefit for more than 300,000 children

THE families of more than 300,000 under-16s are benefitting from the Scottish Child Payment, as calls are made for the payment to be increased.

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Union calls for summit with Robison after public sector job comments

The Deputy First Minister said the size of the public sector workforce would have to reduce.

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It is the Highlands’ turn for a major infrastructure project, says Fergus Ewing

FORMER Scottish minister Fergus Ewing has said it is the “Highlands’ turn” for a major infrastructure project as he called for funding to…

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Campaigners frustrated with Yes parties and believe independence papers do nothing

YES activists are frustrated with independence parties and feel the Scottish Government’s series of papers on the topic are failing to shift the…

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Hopes pinned on green future for Grangemouth to save 400 at-risk jobs

HOPES to save jobs at Scotland’s only remaining oil refinery are pinned on the potential for new green projects to employ workers at risk of…

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Oil boss presiding over COP28 climate talks on ending use of fossil fuels

CAMPAIGNERS have warned there can be no more “snake oil solutions” over tackling climate change ahead of the UN COP28 summit...

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Humza Yousaf pledges 'robust' defence against Alex Salmond's legal action

THE First Minister has said the Scottish Government will “robustly” defend itself in the legal case brought by Alex Salmond ...

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‘Day of reckoning’ coming for Scottish Government in legal action, warns Salmond

The ex-first minister has accused Nicola Sturgeon and former permanent secretary Leslie Evans of ‘misfeasance’, his lawyer said.

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Alex Salmond breaks silence on legal action against Scottish Government

FORMER first minister Alex Salmond has released a statement addressing the legal action he is taking against the Scottish Government ...

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Teachers say pupil violence is increasing in Scotland's schools

TEACHERS across Scotland are seeing a “significant amount of violence”, according to a new report, which says pupil violence has increased over…

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Alex Salmond launches legal action against Scottish Government

THE former first minister Alex Salmond is taking legal action against the Scottish Government over its investigation into sexual misconduct claims…

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Clyde Tunnel tolls explored amid fresh calls for maintenance funding

A GLASGOW councillor is calling on the Scottish Government to provide more funding to maintain the city's Clyde Tunnel — or tolls could be…

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Record expansion of trainee doctor jobs will 'relieve pressures' in Scotland

MORE than 150 new trainee doctor posts are set to be created in Scotland next year in what will be the largest annual expansion on record.

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Scotland 'like turkey voting for Christmas' in agreeing to new UK fiscal deal

“NOT many turkeys get the chance to vote for Christmas twice: but the Scottish Government has managed it ..."

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Jack urges Scottish Government to use cash ‘wisely’ and not raise income tax

But Scottish Finance Secretary Shona Robison said the autumn statement had not provided the funding devolved governments need.

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New anti-vaping campaign to be launched by Scottish Government

A NEW campaign warning parents and schoolkids about the dangers of vaping is set to be launched by the Scottish Government.

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Funding announced for farmers hit by floods

FARMERS hit by severe flooding in Scotland this autumn will be eligible to apply for grants of up to £30,000 to help repair man-made flood banks.

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On the Picket Line: Will the Autumn Statement help workers?

The Chancellor of the Exchequer is set to announce the Autumn Budget statement on Wednesday, with tax cuts on income, inheritance and business…

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Scottish Government blames 'Westminster austerity' for budget cuts

The Scottish Government announced £680 million in cuts ahead of the UK Government Autumn Budget statement on Wednesday.

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Independence white paper sets out opportunities for Scotland's marine sector

THE opportunities for Scotland’s marine sector have been set out in the latest independence paper published by the Scottish Government.

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Almost one in five care homes close in past decade, figures show

Almost one in five care homes in Scotland has closed its doors in the past decade while the number of residents has fallen by just 6 per cent, new…

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Police still investigating after Scottish council hit by cyber attack

A Scottish council remains unable to access some of its data after a cyber attack locked workers out of operational and back-up servers.

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Scotland 'would be welcomed back to EU with open arms', says German MEP

AN independent Scotland would be “welcomed back with open arms into the European Union”, according to a German member of the European Parliament.

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How Scotland could lead on a resettlement programme for Gaza refugees

THE Scottish Government has been putting pressure on the UK Government to step in and help rehome refugees from war-torn Gaza...

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Sexual abuse of women with learning disabilities in Scotland ‘ignored for too long’

36-YEAR-OLD Amelia – not her real name to protect her anonymity – says she has been abused throughout her life.

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