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Leaked video shows Nicola Sturgeon's civil servant joke about 'breaking up' UK

Ken Thomson's remarks, obtained by the Record, have been criticised by opposition parties

Daily Record

Civil service is getting dragged in to the independence debate

The Ken Thomson row will fuel calls for Scottish Government civil servants to no longer work on independence-related matters

Daily Record

Scotland 'must follow Welsh example' on national energy company, campaigners say

WALES is showing Scotland the way forward on creating a nationally owned energy company, the think tank behind the original blueprint for the idea…

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Forth Valley NHS board to 'do everything possible' to address problems that led to special measures

Chief executive Cathie Cowan says her priority is to address issues including 'patient experience, patient safety and staff wellbeing'.

Daily Record

Edinburgh Council dismisses claim 37,000 new homes target within 10 years is 'unrealistic'

If approved, City Plan 2030 will introduce a raft of new planning policies aimed at tackling Edinburgh's affordable housing crisis and encouraging sustainable development.

Edinburgh Live

Rent in Glasgow has risen by almost 50 per cent since 2010

Private renters in Greater Glasgow are paying almost 50 per cent more than they were in 2010, with a 7.7 per cent rise in the past year alone, according to the new research from the Scottish Government.

Glasgow Live

Ministers 'squandered' £200 million on nationalising shipyard

Jim McColl has written to the Holyrood committee investigating the overdue CalMac ferries

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Martin Lewis: BBC came close to looking like a 'state mouthpiece' during Covid

THE BBC got close to parroting the Government line on Covid restrictions, Martin Lewis has said.

The National (Scotland)

Government vows to oppose 'Grangemouth nuclear reactor plans'

ANY plans to power Scotland’s last remaining oil refinery with a nuclear reactor will be blocked by ministers, the Government has confirmed.

The National (Scotland)

West Dunbartonshire teachers are set to strike again at the start of next year

The Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) has announced that there will be 16 continuous days of strike action in January and February, spread throughout every council in the nation.

Daily Record

'Need for long-term rent controls' highlighted by latest rent rise stats

THE average rent price for a two-bedroom property has soared above inflation levels in seven Scottish areas, statistics have revealed.

The National (Scotland)

Further Perth and Kinross school closures likely after more teacher strikes announced

Meanwhile, rail workers, ambulance service staff and NHS Scotland staff have paused planned industrial action after negotiations with management resumed

Daily Record

Ban zero hour contracts in health and social care jobs in Scotland, SNP ministers told

The social care sector in Scotland is facing a recruitment crisis and campaigners believe it's being caused by poor pay and conditions.

Daily Record

Chief civil servant urged to check legality of spending £20 million on indyref2 push

Scottish Conservative MSP accuses the Scottish National Party of using public funds for 'propaganda'

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Daily Record

Feasibility study to be carried out into upgrading key Dumfries and Galloway road

UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced funding – potentially as much as £5 million – for an analysis to be carried out in his autumn statement.

Daily Record

Scottish Government ministers 'squandered' £200m on nationalising shipyard

Jim McColl has written to the Holyrood committee probing the Glen Sannox and the as-yet unnamed hull 802 following Nicola Sturgeon's evidence earlier this month.

Daily Record

More should be done to halt decline of town centres across Scotland, say MSPs

A new report calls for every town in Scotland to have their own plan and a long-term strategic vision for the future, recognising their histories and the community that brings them together

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MSPs call for action to halt decline of town centres

Publication of inquiry report lays out various recommendations to tackle the problems

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Edinburgh Live

Families urged to apply for £260 Christmas payment before deadline this week

Applications for the payment that was created to help families that receive Free School Meals must be made by November 30 to qualify for the December payment.

The National (Scotland)

Alister Jack reveals UK civil service could block Scottish indyref2 preparation

THE head of the UK Civil Service will look into whether Scottish officials should still be allowed to work on indyref2 preparation, according to…

The National (Scotland)

Independent Scotland must enshrine basic income in law, campaigners say

SCOTS must enjoy a guarantee to a basic income provided by the state as one of their fundamental rights after independence, campaigners have said.

The National (Scotland)

Holyrood elections can never deliver mandate for indyref2, Alister Jack suggests

ELECTIONS to the Scottish Parliament can never deliver a mandate for an independence referendum, Alister Jack has suggested.

The Independent UK

Role of civil service in Scotland being re-examined after IndyRef case – Jack

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack told MPs that discussions were ongoing with senior civil servants in the UK and Scottish Governments.

The National (Scotland)

JK Rowling slates Scottish Labour over gender recognition reform support

JK Rowling has attacked Scottish Labour over its support for the Scottish Government’s plans to help Scots to change their legal gender –…

The National (Scotland)

‘No support’: Minister faces criticism at relaunch of Ukraine host family scheme

THE Scottish Government has faced criticism after renewing calls for Scots to open their homes to displaced Ukrainians.

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