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Storm Babet shows climate crisis taking place ‘here and now’ – Angela Constance

The Justice Secretary said the Scottish Government would support the affected areas.

The Independent UK

Care home residents like ‘exhibits’ due to Covid visiting rules, inquiry told

The Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry began in Edinburgh on Tuesday where lawyers gave opening statements on behalf of core participants.

The Independent UK

Call for clarity over concerns child asylum seekers 'housed in Scottish hotels'

URGENT clarity is needed about whether unaccompanied children seeking asylum in the UK have been placed in Scottish hotels, MSPs have said.

The National (Scotland)

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Scotland’s fire service ‘in crisis’ claims report from Fire Brigades Union

SCOTLAND’S fire service is in “crisis” according to a new report, which found that low morale, underinvestment and budget cuts are impacting…

The National (Scotland)

Scotland has ‘by far the lowest rise’ in destitution levels in UK

The UK has seen a “shameful increase” in destitution, though Scotland has had “by far the lowest” rise in the numbers suffering from this, a…

The National (Scotland)

Scotland’s Covid-19 inquiry to begin

The Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry will explore the Scottish Government’s response to the pandemic.

The Independent UK

Body recovered by police searching for man trapped in vehicle amid Babet floods

The storm has claimed seven lives across the UK.

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Tributes to man who died after van hit by tree during Storm Babet

John Gillan, 56, was from Arbroath.

The Independent UK

Scottish Tory 'spin' on foreign students dismissed as 'xenophobic and wrong'

TORY “spin” about the number of international students at Scottish universities has been dismissed as “xenophobic” and wrong.

The National (Scotland)

'Long road to recovery' for places hit by Storm Babet, First Minister warns

First Minister Humza Yousaf has said there will be a “long road to recovery” for those impacted by Storm Babet.

The National (Scotland)

Scots urged to share thoughts on new winter payment for pensioners

Views are being sought on the introduction of the Pension Age Winter Heating Payment, a new benefit to replace the UK Government’s Winter Fuel…

The National (Scotland)

First Minister predicts a ‘long road to recovery’ for flood-hit town

Humza Yousaf said the council would receive the funding needed to recover from the flooding.

The Independent UK

Home Office slammed for 'reprehensible' plan to use MRI to age assess asylum seekers

THE Scottish Government has hit out at the Home Office for using children as “pawns” over plans to use MRI scanners to determine the age of…

The National (Scotland)

Plans to limit land ownership in Scotland given seal of approval by public

PROPOSALS to place a presumed limit on how much land the ‘super rich’ can own in Scotland have been given the seal of approval in a consultation.

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Shona Robison reveals 'late decision' on council tax freeze

DEPUTY First Minister Shona Robison has revealed a decision to freeze council tax next year was only taken in the 48 hours leading up to Humza…

The Independent UK

‘Real anger’ at Scottish Government decision to freeze council tax – Cosla

The announcement attracted the ire of Cosla leaders who are due to meet the Deputy First Minister on Wednesday.

The National (Scotland)

'Absolutely no agreement' on council tax freeze, says Cosla

LOCAL government body Cosla has said there is “absolutely no agreement” on Humza Yousaf’s announcement to freeze council tax next year.

The Independent UK

Council tax freeze is ‘electioneering at its worst’, says union body

The Scottish Greens and Cosla have said they were not made aware of the policy before it was announced.

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Top economist Richard Murphy gives reaction to Humza Yousaf's bond plans

A TOP economist has said that Humza Yousaf’s announcement that the Scottish Government will take steps to issue its first-ever bonds should be…

The Independent UK

Humza Yousaf pledges to freeze council tax for Scots next year

The First Minister announced the move to the SNP conference in Aberdeen – but council leaders said they were not told in advance of the freeze.

The Independent UK

Yousaf pledges to fund infrastructure by issuing Scottish Government bonds

The First Minister said it would said it would ‘raise Scotland’s profile’ and attract investors.

The National (Scotland)

Five key things we learned from Humza Yousaf's speech to SNP conference

FIRST Minister Humza Yousaf placed a distinct emphasis on the NHS, the economy and helping people through the cost-of-living crisis in his speech to…

The Independent UK

Key points in Humza Yousaf’s speech to the SNP conference

The SNP leader froze council tax, announced a new Scottish financial bond and called for a Gaza refugee programme.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government to issue first ever bond in SNP's 'most ambitious proposal yet'

The Scottish Government will take steps to issue its first ever bond to finance key infrastructure in Scotland, the First Minister has announced.

The Independent UK

Council tax to be frozen in Scotland next year, says First Minister

The Scottish Government had consulted on plans that could see council tax rise by between 7.5% and 22.5% on the most valuable properties.

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