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Yousaf: No plans to close Scottish schools with Raac ‘at this stage’

The Scottish Government has said 35 schools have reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac).

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Collapse risk concrete present at 35 schools in Scotland

THE Scottish Government has confirmed Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (Raac) has been found in 35 schools across Scotland.

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Scottish Government confirms collapse risk concrete present at 35 schools

The Scottish Government confirmed on Friday evening the material was present at 35 schools in Scotland following a review of public buildings.

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Worst of Westminster: Foulkes wages war on 'elected dictatorship'

Welcome to this week’s Worst of Westminster newsletter, brought to you by political reporters Steph Brawn and Hamish Morrison.

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Almost two-thirds of short-term let landlords claim they are considering closing

ALMOST two-thirds of short-term let landlords have claimed they are considering shutting up shop ahead of the licensing scheme deadline.

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Scottish schools to be checked for dangerous concrete after English closures

The presence of collapse-risk concrete in Scottish schools is being assessed by ministers after the UK Government confirmed it will close more than…

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Scottish schools to be assessed for presence of collapse-risk concrete

Figures obtained by the Scottish Lib Dems in May found at least 37 schools had reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete.

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Over 200 patients harmed by Dr Sam Eljamel, campaigner claims

ROGUE doctor Professor Sam Eljamel may have harmed more than 200 patients, a woman campaigning for a public inquiry into the surgeon has said.

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Humza Yousaf offers to help UK Government end junior doctor strikes

HUMZA Yousaf has reiterated the Scottish Governments offer to mediate talks’ between the UK Government and junior doctors and consultants after a…

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College lecturers warn of escalating industrial action without improved pay offer

College lecturers have warned they will escalate ongoing industrial action unless “definitive action” is taken to put forward a fair and fully…

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College lecturers could escalate industrial action if no pay award put forward

Members of the EIS-Fela union said industrial action could escalate if there is no progress in talks over pay.

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Vehicle tax and right to roam review could help combat 'staycation explosion'

A VEHICLE-based levy for tourists visiting Scottish beauty spots in rural areas should be introduced instead of taxing people to stay in paid…

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NHS board put patients at risk by ignoring warnings about Eljamel, report finds

A health board “put patients at risk” from a surgeon after ignoring external warnings he was a “poor doctor”, a report found.

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SNP president backs Labour MSP in call for major change to land reform bill

THE Scottish Government must take a “much more radical” approach to land reform, an expert has said after SNP president Michael Russell…

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Anas Sarwar backs Westminster control over Scottish drugs laws

SCOTTISH Labour leader Anas Sarwar has said he does not support the devolution of drug laws following a report from a Westminster committee…

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No short-term let applications have been rejected by Scottish Government

NO short-term let licence applications have been rejected so far by the Scottish Government, fresh statistics have shown.

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Labour peer to 'intensify' bid to stop Scottish Government spending on independence

LABOUR peer George Foulkes has said he will be “intensifying his campaign to stop illegal spending” by the Scottish Government when recess ends.

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Safe drug consumption facilities should be piloted in the UK, MPs say

If Westminster remains unwilling to support a Glasgow pilot, the power to establish it should be devolved to the Scottish Government, MPs said.

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‘Minor updates’ made to alcohol report following review by statistics watchdog

Public Health Scotland and the Scottish Government has amended a summary document published in June after a complaint by the Tories.

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Scottish Government urged to bring in tough new green laws to combat climate change

ENVIRONMENTALISTS have demanded the Scottish Government introduce tough new green legislation when it unveils its new priorities next week.

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Just 9% of firms believe Scottish Government understands business, poll suggests

The results come as First Minister Humza Yousaf has attempted to be more business friendly.

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Alcohol deaths would have been higher without minimum unit pricing – minister

The figures showed 1,276 people died from alcohol last year, the highest since 2008.

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Humza Yousaf ‘fundamentally disagrees’ with criticism of proposed legal reforms

First Minister Humza Yousaf has said he “fundamentally disagrees” with recent criticism of proposed reforms to how the legal sector is regulated.

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Scottish Government criticised at UN meeting on rights of disabled people

THE UN has been told of a “lack of progress” in improving the lives of disabled Scots – as human rights champions accused the Scottish…

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Scottish Government slams Tory plans for King Charles portrait in schools

THE Scottish Government has criticised Tory plans to hang portraits of the King in public buildings like schools and nurseries, with the First…

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