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Edinburgh holiday flats crackdown torn up by judge

EDINBURGH’S plans to crack down on AirBnB-style holiday flats has been ripped up by a judge – less than four months before they were due to come…

The National (Scotland)

Edinburgh council short term let policy ripped up by judge after review

The ruling has been hailed by landlords as "a victory for law and common sense" but housing campaigners described the decision as "disgusting".

Edinburgh Live

Tories jeer as Douglas Ross told to 'reflect' on attack on Pride month drag event

THE Tories heckled and jeered as a Scottish Government minister called on party leader Douglas Ross to “reflect” and “apologise” for…

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New £55 payment this winter to help 400,000 people in Scotland with higher heating bills

Social Security Scotland has announced the qualifying period for the 2023/24 devolved winter payment.

Daily Record

Deposit Return Scheme delayed for a fourth time

Scottish Government forces to push start date back to coincide with a similar initiative from the UK Government

Insider UK

'Misinformation' row as Labour MSP launches bid to limit land ownership

A LABOUR MSP has accused Scottish Land and Estates (SLE) of spreading misinformation about her plans to place a limit on how much land the…

The National (Scotland)

Scotland’s deposit return scheme delayed for fourth time

Scottish circular economy minister Lorna Slater said it will not now begin until October 2025 ‘at the earliest’.

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Perth-based Scottish Gamekeepers Association recommends snares be replaced with humane traps

The SGA claims the new device allows an animal to break free and represents a “major step-change” in animal welfare

Daily Record

Questions over Tory DRS block as Scotland Office minister whisky shares revealed

A SCOTLAND Office minister who has backed calls for glass to be taken out of the Scottish Government’s deposit return scheme is a major…

The National (Scotland)

More questions over Tory DRS block as Scotland Office minister whisky shares revealed

A SCOTLAND Office minister who has backed calls for glass to be taken out of the Scottish Government’s DRS is a major shareholder in a whisky…

The National (Scotland)

Warning of 'seismic' impact on Scottish Government reputation amid DRS debate

THE firm contracted to deliver logistics for Scotland’s deposit return scheme (DRS) has delivered a fierce warning against scrapping it, claiming…

The National (Scotland)

Success in net zero push 'will depend on ability to innovate' - Yousaf

First Minister says his government has no problem with business prosperity, so long as economic growth has a purpose

Insider UK

Scotland 'set precedent for UK to follow', top charity says of food bank plans

SCOTLAND has set “a precedent for other governments around the UK to follow”, a leading charity has said ...

The National (Scotland)

People making a claim for Adult or Child Disability Payment can now use new supporting information option

The new service is only available to disability benefit claimants in Scotland.

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BBC rapidly deletes tweet after Scottish Government minister makes complaint

The BBC (rapidly) deleted a tweet after a Scottish Government minister made a complaint...

The National (Scotland)

Timeline: How the row over including glass in the deposit return scheme developed

RECYCLING has become the latest fault line in the battle to protect Scottish devolution - but how did we get here?

Daily Record

Grieving families demand Humza Yousaf hands over Nicola Sturgeon's pandemic messages

Solicitors acting for bereaved families have demanded that the communications of the former First Minister, clinical director Jason Leitch and other key government figures are handed over.

The Independent UK

Long Covid forced more than 2,600 NHS staff to take time off, figures show

The figures were released to the Scottish Liberal Democrats.

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Coffee giant criticised for 'outrageous' lobbying over drive-throughs

Costa was condemned for their offer to help the Scottish Government with their guidance surrounding the future of drive-through restaurants.

The Independent UK

DRS may be scrapped next week if UK Government does not back down, Yousaf hints

The scheme has descended into a battle between the UK and Scottish governments.

Daily Record

Humza Yousaf warns UK Government putting deposit return scheme 'in grave danger'

The First Minister has written to PM Rishi Sunak today urging a rethink of plans to exempt glass from the scheme in Scotland.

The National (Scotland)

Humza Yousaf calls on Rishi Sunak to revoke DRS glass exemption by Monday

Scotland’s First Minister has accused the UK Government of placing the deposit return scheme (DRS) in “grave danger” and called for conditions…

The Independent UK

UK Government putting deposit return scheme ‘in grave danger’, Yousaf claims

The lack of a full exemption to the Internal Market Act for the scheme has created another constitutional spat between governments.

Daily Record

Campaigners urge for ban of 'barbaric' snares after gruesome badger death caught on video

WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGES: The badger was caught in a trap, which remains around its abdomen despite the desperate animal somehow tearing it from its anchor on the ground.

Daily Record

IT costs for devolved Social Security Scotland to soar to £277m

EXCLUSIVE: Labour MSP Paul O'Kane has accused the Scottish Government of a "botched" implementation of benefits.

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