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West Lothian budget debate sparks political row over 'dire finances'

As councillors face tough decisions on spending next month a row erupts between parties over the funding settlement the Labour minority led council will have to work with

Edinburgh Live

Scottish Labour embroiled in civil war over blocking of gender reform bill

DIVISIONS amongst the Labour Party are beginning to show after the UK Government decided to issue a Section 35 order and block gender reform…

The National (Scotland)

West Lothian council rejects 'nonsense' bid for school placement appeals

Plans by Holyrood to take centralised control of school placing appeals branded undemocratic, impractical and expensive nonsense

Edinburgh Live

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8 DWP changes to Universal Credit and benefits in the UK for 2023

UK residents will see 8 changes to the system - although not all will impact Notts residents

Nottingham Post

Nicola Sturgeon says row over gender bill will 'inevitably end up in court'

NICOLA Sturgeon confirmed the Scottish Government will seek a judicial review to appeal the UK Government’s decision to veto gender reforms.

The National (Scotland)

East Lothian council workers get extra holiday to mark King's coronation

It is estimated the cost of the extra public holiday in May will be £150,000 mainly in extra payments to staff who work on the day

Edinburgh Live

Nicola Sturgeon accuses Tory Government of stoking 'culture war' after blocking gender reforms

The First Minister made the allegation after Scottish Secretary Alister Jack used the original devolution legislation to stop Holyrood’s Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill from receiving Royal Assent

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A history of the UK Government blocking Scottish legislation

ALISTER Jack's use of Section 35 is not the first time the UK Government has acted to block Scottish laws from being passed ...

The National (Scotland)

East Lothian councillor asks if £3.4m Cosla fee 'value for money' in cost of living crisis

Councillor Lachlan Bruce says the amount East Lothian pay under Cosla's current funding formula is equivailent to 5% of its council tax revenue branding it 'mind boggling'

Edinburgh Live

Energy-saving home improvement funding of up to £5,000 could help Scots reduce fuel bills this year

The Scottish Government recently announced changes to the eligibility criteria for Warmer Homes Scotland.

Daily Record

East Renfrewshire leader backs calls to pause National Care Service plans

COSLA has said funding should be directed to frontline care services instead and Cllr Owen O'Donnell said more money would be 'very, very welcome'.

Glasgow Live

SNP MSPs criticise Scottish Government over second home tax rise proposal

Under draft Budget plans, the Government intend to increase the Additional Dwelling Supplement from 4 per cent to 6 per cent.

Daily Record

East Ayrshire school staff face axe as council plot devastating £8m budget cuts

Education, health and social care set to bear the brunt with focus falling on council workforce proposals.

Daily Record

River Tay salmon season open but fish number decline a cause for concern

A chilly morning of speeches, toasts and casting was enjoyed in Meikleour, Perthshire on Monday 16 for the opening of the 2023 salmon fishing season on the Tay.

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Police chiefs warn budget cuts could hit officer numbers on West Lothian streets

The number of staff could be cut by 4, 500 by 2026 to meet budget demands

The Independent UK

UK Government branded ‘increasingly draconian’ for blocking Holyrood gender Bill

Scottish Social Justice Secretary Shona Robison said the ‘democratic will’ of the Scottish Parliament must not be frustrated.

Evening Standard

Gender recognition bill: Why and how has the UK Government blocked it?

Scottish MPs passed the bill in December to allow people to obtain a gender recognition certificate without a medical diagnosis

Insider UK

Scotland’s employment rate reaches record high

Scotland now has the highest employment rate of the four UK nations, at 76.1%

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Scottish employment rate hits record high, new figures show

SCOTLAND’S employment rate has reached a record high despite new figures showing a small rise in the number of people out of work.

Daily Record

"Heartbreaking" death toll of homeless Scots in Glasgow reaches 160 sparking demands for nationwide probe

The death toll of homeless Scots living in temporary accommodation in the city over the last five years was branded 'heartbreaking'.

Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon urged to explain why she has not joined Beyond Oil alliance after COP26 vow

EXCLUSIVE: First Minister faces questions after saying it was 'highly likely' Scotland would sign up to an international green push on fossil fuels.

The National (Scotland)

Tories caught trying to pass off Scotland's green energy targets as their own

THE UK Government has been caught out after it tried to use sleight of hand to claim Scotland’s renewable targets as its own ...

The Independent UK

UK Government uses ‘nuclear option’ in Gender Bill block – Stonewall

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack said he will make an order under Section 35 of the Scotland Act 1998 to block the Bill.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow teachers warn colleagues are struggling to feed families as strike begins

A protest was held in George Square as teachers in Glasgow went out on strike on Monday in a dispute over pay, with many saying they felt they had no choice except strike action due to the current cost of living crisis.

The National (Scotland)

UK Government decides to BLOCK Scotland's gender reforms

THE UK Government has blocked the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill from becoming law after it was passed overwhelmingly by MSPs.

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