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'It was not handled well': Greens co-leaders open up on council tax freeze

THE SNP’s announcement council tax would be frozen next year “was not handled well”, the Greens co-leaders have said, as they expressed their…

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Scotland-to-Germany hydrogen pipeline plan accelerated by Scottish Government

THE Scottish Government is accelerating plans for a hydrogen pipeline connecting Scotland to Germany.

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Scottish Government needs 'legal basis' to disclose certain WhatsApps to Covid probe

THE Scottish Government has said it needs a “legal basis” to release certain WhatsApps to the Covid-19 inquiry after a row over what had been…

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Firefighters protest outside Holyrood as cuts lead to ‘crisis’

FIREFIGHTERS have staged a rally outside the Scottish Parliament demanding the government takes urgent action to end a decade of cuts they say have…

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Watching Douglas Ross is like guilty-pleasure TV ... only less entertaining

SHORTLY before First Minister's Questions (FMQs) got under way, we learned that the Scottish Government has not handed over any WhatsApp messages…

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Cross-party MSPs call for free bus travel for asylum seekers in upcoming Budget

CROSS-PARTY MSPs have called on the Scottish Government to extend free bus travel to all asylum seekers in the upcoming Budget to allow them to…

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Humza Yousaf rejects Douglas Ross 'secrecy' claim amid row over Covid WhatsApps

THE First Minister has rejected Douglas Ross’s claim that the Scottish Government is being “secretive” and is refusing to hand over Whatsapp…

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Yousaf to ‘fully investigate’ concerns messages not handed to UK Covid Inquiry

He was speaking after inquiry counsel Jamie Dawson KC said correspondence requested from the Scottish Government is still awaited.

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Greens councillors urge MSPs to 'strongly oppose' council tax freeze at conference

SCOTTISH Greens councillors have urged their MSPs to “strongly oppose” a freeze on council tax with an emergency conference motion.

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Labour bid to 'immediately' reverse Creative Scotland funding cut rejected by MSPs

A SCOTTISH Labour bid to reverse the £6.6 million funding cut for Creative Scotland was rejected by MSPs.

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Jamie Hepburn responds to Cabinet Office independence information block

THE Minister for Independence has issued a response after the Cabinet Office refused to “confirm or deny” if it holds any information on…

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Humza Yousaf ‘does not recognise reports of move away from progressive tax’

Scotland’s First Minister has said he does not recognise reports he may move away from the principle of progressive taxation, but said no decision…

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No more funding for school staff pay offer, says Yousaf as strikes planned

Unison announced another wave of action on Wednesday.

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Schools in more council areas to be impacted by support staff strike action

MORE council areas in Scotland are set to be impacted by disruption in schools following the announcement of further walkouts by support staff.

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Humza Yousaf unveils plans for payment to support young people leaving care

YOUNG people leaving care will receive a one-off payment of £2000 to support them to move into independent living, under Scottish Government…

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Endometriosis campaign could be 'game-changing' if funded 'properly'

A NATIONWIDE campaign to raise awareness of endometriosis and speed up recognition could be “game-changing” if the Scottish Government “fund…

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'Scared' Cabinet Office refuses to reveal independence information

THE Cabinet Office has refused to “confirm or deny” what information it holds regarding the role of Minister for Independence or related…

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Lower flight fares in 'lifeline routes' contract for Barra, Tiree and Campbeltown

LOGANAIR are to offer residents of Barra and Tiree cheaper fares for flights to and from Glasgow in a contract supported by the Scottish…

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Storm Babet shows climate crisis taking place ‘here and now’ – Angela Constance

The Justice Secretary said the Scottish Government would support the affected areas.

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Care home residents like ‘exhibits’ due to Covid visiting rules, inquiry told

The Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry began in Edinburgh on Tuesday where lawyers gave opening statements on behalf of core participants.

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Scotland has ‘by far the lowest rise’ in destitution levels in UK

The UK has seen a “shameful increase” in destitution, though Scotland has had “by far the lowest” rise in the numbers suffering from this, a…

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Scotland’s fire service ‘in crisis’ claims report from Fire Brigades Union

SCOTLAND’S fire service is in “crisis” according to a new report, which found that low morale, underinvestment and budget cuts are impacting…

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Call for clarity over concerns child asylum seekers 'housed in Scottish hotels'

URGENT clarity is needed about whether unaccompanied children seeking asylum in the UK have been placed in Scottish hotels, MSPs have said.

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Scotland’s Covid-19 inquiry to begin

The Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry will explore the Scottish Government’s response to the pandemic.

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Body recovered by police searching for man trapped in vehicle amid Babet floods

The storm has claimed seven lives across the UK.

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