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John Swinney says he recognises scale of West Dunbartonshire's financial challenge

Deputy FM John Swinney has responded to a letter from WDC chief Martin Rooney outlining the local authority's huge budget gap.

Daily Record

"Significant shift in approach" in bid to tackle Dumfries and Galloway's bed blocking problem

People will now leave hospital when they have a start date for care at home beginning – rather than when the care is due to begin

Daily Record

'It's time': Alba launch first billboard campaign of 2023 in independence drive

THE Alba Party launched their first pro-independence billboard campaign of 2023 yesterday, with a focus on the urgency of independence.

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Here's what MSPs would have asked Alister Jack if he hadn't snubbed two committees

Alister Jack has refused to attend two separate Holyrood committees to explain his use of a Section 35 order - so MSPs wrote him a letter instead

The National (Scotland)

West Lothian homelessness surged after end of covid eviction protection

The ban on evictions was lifted in the Autumn. That, coupled with surging mortgage costs pushed up the numbers looking for a council home

Edinburgh Live

Plans for Clyde Metro to be drawn up this year, says minister

PLANS for a Clyde Metro system will be created this year, a minister has said.

The National (Scotland)

Call for ban on electric shock dog collars in Scotland which cause 'fear and pain'

The Kennel Club and Scottish SPCA are backing a motion to ban the use of shock collars and called prior regulations 'ineffective'.

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People across Edinburgh urged to check if they are eligible for council tax support

People struggling to pay their council tax during the cost of living crisis are being encouraged to check if they are eligible for money off their current bill.

Edinburgh Live

Changes to children's rights bill taking longer than hoped after Supreme Court ruling

IT is taking longer than anyone hoped to incorporate a UN treaty on children’s rights into law, a minister has said, but talks with the UK…

The National (Scotland)

Nicola Sturgeon's Government to stop councils from slashing teacher posts after Glasgow plan slammed

The announcement came after this newspaper revealed plans to cut teacher jobs by over 800 in Scotland's biggest city.

Daily Record

Weaker economic growth costing Scottish Government almost £700m

Scottish Fiscal Commission says differences in tax policy between Scotland and the rest of the UK are also to blame

Insider UK

Scottish Government to 'intervene' to stop councils cutting teacher numbers

THE Scottish Government is preparing to stop councils from cutting teacher numbers, it is being reported.

The National (Scotland)

Edinburgh Airport recovery continues, but passenger numbers still below pre-pandemic

2019 represented the busiest year ever for any Scottish airport

Insider UK

Glasgow woman who thought she had heart issue shocked after Chronic Kidney Disease diagnosis

Angela Riley, who has type 2 diabetes, was forced to take ill health retirement from her job as an addiction worker, where she helped people with alcohol and drug problems after her diagnosis.

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Daily Record

New £50 winter heating payment due to be made this month - check if you qualify

The one-off annual lump sum replaces the £25 Cold Weather Payment from DWP in Scotland only.

The National (Scotland)

Clear majority blames Westminster for crisis in Scottish NHS, poll finds

THE majority of Scots think the Tory government is most responsible for the crisis gripping the NHS, an exclusive new poll has found.

Daily Record

Scotland's new fox hunting ban hailed as key milestone towards 'end of blood sports'

MSPs backed legislation to bring in a two-dog limit for hunting, but critics claim it will make rare species more vulnerable to attack from predators.

The National (Scotland)

'Serious concerns': Scottish Tories accused of failing to follow Holyrood procedure

SNP MSP Emma Roddick raised a point of order in the Scottish Parliament ahead of two debates tabled in the name of Tory MSP Miles Briggs, on…

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Nicola Sturgeon opens conference with message on big plans for wind power

The First Minister opened the Scottish Renewables' Offshore Wind Conference at the SEC in Glasgow today.

Daily Record

Teachers in Stirling take part in latest strike over pay as national dispute continues

The rolling period of strike action organised by the EIS reached the region this week.

Daily Record

Scots mum whose son, 10, tried to kill himself three times calls for better support

Kirsty Solman, 40, and her husband Scott, 45 , went through every parent's worst nightmare.

Insider UK

Scottish Government must ‘strike right balance’ with budget plans - MSPs

Holyrood committee responds to the December fiscal plans laid out by John Swinney

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh teachers form picket lines in fresh round of strikes with more planned

Teachers across the capital have walked out today, January 25, to mark the halfway point of a 16-day programme of industrial action as unions and the Scottish Government continue to thrash out talks regarding an improved pay offer

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh rape crisis centre closes waiting list with huge backlog in funding row

The centre in Edinburgh took the decision against a backdrop of funding pressures faced by Scotland-wide charity Rape Crisis Scotland

Daily Record

Households urged to check for Council Tax savings of up to £750 during ongoing cost of living crisis

More than 455,200 people in Scotland were getting money off their Council Tax bill in November 2022.

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