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Social Justice Secretary to announce Scottish Budget will eradicate child poverty

The Social Justice Secretary is to pledge to eradicate child poverty through warm safe homes, sustainable jobs and benefits.

The National (Scotland)

Social Justice Secretary to announce Budget will eradicate child poverty

Shirley-Anne Somerville will make the announcement later on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

Scottish Government to test for bird flu after 20 'headless' birds found

A NUMBER of birds were found dead on the shore in Alloa, with nearby witnesses claiming they were 'headless'.

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Scottish Labour pledge 'fundamental restructure' of Holyrood government if elected

Labour will enact a “fundamental reorganisation” of the Scottish Government and its public bodies should the party win power in 2026, Anas…

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Patrick Harvie: Scottish Government must not welcome Donald Trump

THE Scottish Government must make it clear Donald Trump is not welcome in the country, Greens co-leader Patrick Harvie has said.

The National (Scotland)

Scots think Scottish Government should take stake in renewable energy projects – poll

THE vast majority of Scots believe the Scottish Government should own part of any new renewable energy developments in Scotland, according to a new…

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'Parents are experts': Home education myths debunked as figures increase

'PARENTS are the experts in their own children", Stacy Matheson tells me, adding, "and know what they need to thrive".

The National (Scotland)

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Scottish organisations join John Swinney to raise National Insurance fears

NEARLY 50 Scottish organisations have backed a call from John Swinney for Labour to reverse the “highly damaging” increase to employer National…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government urged to introduce 'robust' licensing scheme for vapes

THE Scottish Government has been urged to introduce a licensing system for vapes to help prevent the “huge amount of damage” they cause to…

The National (Scotland)

Vast majority of Scots back ending all arms exports to Israel – new poll

THE vast majority of Scots believe the UK Government should end all arms sales to Israel, new polling for The National has found...

The National (Scotland)

Review of the year: What happened in Scottish politics in 2024?

AT the start of 2024, Humza Yousaf was the first minister, the SNP and Greens were partners in the Scottish Government, the SNP had 48 MPs at…

The National (Scotland)

'Shameful': Labour told to listen as Scots back end of arms sales to Israel

THE UK Government has been urged to “listen to the will of the people” as a new poll for The National found the vast majority of Scots want to…

The National (Scotland)

Doctors’ union warns NHS will struggle to last another year without reform

99% of doctors surveyed by the British Medical Association (BMA) Scotland said they are concerned about increased pressure on the NHS over winter.

The Independent UK

The Scottish political year in review

With a new First Minister, a general election, and the death of a ‘monumental’ political figure, it has been a memorable year in Scottish politics.

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Pupils trekking miles for lessons shows need for more teachers, Lib Dems say

Last year nearly 1,600 pupils were affected by consortia arrangements, which enable pupils to travel to other schools for lessons.

The National (Scotland)

SNP 'managerialism' risks undermining case for independence, Green co-leader says

A “SLIMMED down” Government programme and “managerialism” from the SNP risk hindering the case for independence and helping Reform UK rise…

The National (Scotland)

Trade union calls for ‘immediate mitigation’ of two-child cap in Scotland

Ministers are facing calls to speed up plans to effectively scrap the two-child cap on some benefits in Scotland.

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Watchdog tells SNP to act on 'long overdue' rewrite of freedom of information laws

SCOTLAND needs urgent reform of freedom of information laws which have failed to keep pace with the times, the nation’s information commissioner…

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SNP pressured after 10-month silence on plans for fish farm in national park

THE Scottish Government has insisted it will rule on a controversial application to build a fish farm in the waters of a national park “as soon as…

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Scottish Government urged to bring empty homes back into use

The Scottish Government has been urged to “make good on its promise” to introduce new powers that would bring thousands of empty homes back into…

The National (Scotland)

‘Ignorant’: Reform UK MP condemned after calling Scottish devolution a ‘scam’

A REFORM UK MP has been condemned after calling Scottish devolution a “scam” ...

The Independent UK

Nature restoration in Highlands facing long-term challenges, communities warn

Funding and depopulation are putting a strain on projects that could take years if not decades to yield meaningful change.

The National (Scotland)

'Deep concerns' over lack of urgency to replace soon to be switched off meters

SCOTS could be faced with major problems with their home heating systems if it is not switched over, as watchdog and charities express “deep…

The National (Scotland)

'Abhorrent' two-child cap is ‘cancelling Christmas for vulnerable children’, say SNP

THE two-child benefit cap is effectively “cancelling Christmas for Scotland’s most vulnerable children”, the SNP have said.

The Independent UK

Programme to tackle gender-based violence only running in third of schools

The Equally Safe at School programme has been adopted at 116 out of 361 state-funded secondary schools.

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