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Residents facing 7-per cent council tax hike as Stirling Council budget is approved

Stirling Council’s 2023/24 budget has been approved, including a seven per cent increase in the council tax. Among cuts to plug a £17million funding gap are the phasing out of school crossing patrols and closure of buildings including the Cowane Cen

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Caledonian Sleeper service to be taken into public ownership

THE Caledonian Sleeper service will be brought into public hands this summer, the Scottish Government has announced.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney to quit Scottish Government after record spell as Deputy First Minister

Swinney, who led the SNP from 2000-2004, has served in a variety of Cabinet positions under Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon.

Daily Record

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FMQs: Nicola Sturgeon slams Tory 'knee-jerk opposition' to Deposit Return Scheme

NICOLA Sturgeon has accused the Tories of "knee-jerk oppositon" to the Scottish Government's Deposit Return Scheme (DRS).

The National (Scotland)

Edinburgh school to be rebuilt eight years after pupil tragically died when wall collapsed

There have been growing calls to rebuild the school since a 12 year-old pupil was killed by a collapsing wall eight years ago. It is likely to open in 2025.

Edinburgh Live

Whisky distilleries face sales ban in Scotland after ignoring deposit return scheme registration

Fewer than 700 drinks firms have signed-up for the Scottish Government's flagship recycling scheme so far.

Daily Record

Humza Yousaf pledges £1 million support for community cost of living projects

HUMZA Yousaf has committed to a £1 million Scottish Government fund for “small, community-based” organisations helping people with the cost of…

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East Renfrewshire council tax will rise by 6 per cent as part of approved budget which will see jobs cut

Councillors in East Renfrewshire met on Wednesday to set a budget for 2023 to 2024 and faced an £18 million funding shortfall.

Glasgow Live

Scotland’s economy avoids recession with growth of 0.1% in final quarter

GDP in Scotland is still 0.3% below pre-pandemic levels recorded in the final three months of 2019

Insider UK

Alister Jack should resign for 'misleading' MPs on Deposit Return Scheme, claim SNP and Greens

The Scottish Secretary's claims that the Holyrood government has failed to ask for a special exemption required under UK law have been contested.

Daily Record

Scots ambulance whistleblower 'threatened with sack' after speaking out

Jamie McNamee, Unite’s Scottish ambulance convener, faced false allegations at work, which his union believe were as a direct result of him speaking about the crisis in the service.

Daily Record

Clarity needed on trade rules between Northern Ireland and UK, says Angus Robertson

THE UK Government must clarify what the rules are for trade between Northern Ireland and the UK, Angus Robertson has said.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Secretary Jack accused of trying to ‘sabotage’ deposit return scheme

Lorna Slater, the circular economy minister, hit out at Alister Jack – while Green and SNP MSPs called for him to be sacked.

The Independent UK

Falkirk council tax will rise by seven per cent in bid to stop 'financial cliff edge'

SNP and Conservative members agreed the 'most challenging budget ever' as councillors told they must reduce expenditure and increase income.

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Lorna Slater accused of 'desperate spinning' as small firms fail to register for deposit return scheme

Fewer than 700 drinks producers registered for the Scottish Government's flagship recycling scheme by the March 1 deadline despite officials expecting 4,500 sign-ups.

Daily Record

People on Carer's Allowance urged to share experiences to help design new payment starting this year

Carer’s Allowance is set to be replaced by a new devolved payment at the end of this year.

Daily Record

Stirling teachers head out on pair of strike days as pay dispute rumbles on

The national dispute has seen classes closed both yesterday and today - as pressure grows on ministers to find a resolution.

The National (Scotland)

SNP call for Alister Jack to be sacked amid claim he 'blatantly misled' Parliament

THE SNP have called for Alister Jack to be sacked after claiming that the Scottish Secretary “blatantly misled” the Westminster Parliament.

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£2 billion private finance pilot ‘a vital step in restoring Scottish woodlands’

Government nature agency partners private bank, investment manager and impact investor for new projects

The Independent UK

Teaching union warns of potential for more strikes across Scotland

Schools are closed across the country for the second day in a row on Wednesday as teachers walked out.

Daily Record

Council bosses lift pay cap on local authority top earners despite facing huge spending cuts

EXCLUSIVE: The best paid council staff will now receive a five per cent rise despite the Scottish Government funding an initial deal that curbed pay for wealthier employees.

Daily Record

Parents of children with health issues urged to claim new payment worth up to £172 each week

The devolved benefit is now supporting more than 54,700 children and young people across Scotland.

Insider UK

Reducing the age of Scotland’s ferry fleet will be ‘financially challenging’

Most recent figure to reduce the age of ferries to around 15 years was £1.4bn - but this has not been adjusted for recent inflation rises

Daily Record

New £50 heating payment set to be made to around 400,000 people before end of this month

Around 400,000 people on low incomes will be paid over £20m through a new Scottish Government benefit in March.

The National (Scotland)

Ash Regan pledges to replace 'foolhardy' independent Scottish currency plans

ASH Regan has said she will see “what steps can be taken now” to begin setting up a new Scottish currency if she is chosen as the…

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