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Scottish Government to trial four-day working week by end of 2023

THE Scottish Government will bring in a four-day working week for some public sector workers – with trials beginning this year.

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Scotland to consider ban on disposable vapes, Humza Yousaf says

SCOTLAND could potentially ban disposable vapes under new plans unveiled by the First Minister.

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Scottish Government confirms plans for rent controls and new tenants' rights

THE Scottish Government has confirmed plans to introduce “long-term” rent controls in a raft of new housing policies aimed at tackling…

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Short-term let campaigners stage Holyrood protest over licensing scheme

The Scottish Government has been accused of “demonising” the operators of short-term letted accommodation, with campaigners against new…

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Anas Sarwar accuses Humza Yousaf of falling into 'Green extremism', echoing Tory jibe

ANAS Sarwar has accused the First Minister of falling into “Green extremism” and emulating Nicola Sturgeon before the Programme for Government…

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Sarwar compares Yousaf to Sturgeon and ‘Greens extremism’ ahead of agenda

The Scottish Labour leader said the First Minister lacked his own vision for the Scottish Government’s programme for government.

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Fire service warned of concrete collapse risk last year, emails show

The correspondence between the Scottish Government and local authority officials was revealed under freedom of information laws.

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Which schools in Scotland have Raac and are any closed?

AN urgent review ordered by the Scottish Government is underway across the entire country to determine the extent of collapse-risk concrete in…

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Some crimes will not be investigated in north-east pilot – Police Scotland

The Scottish Government said it was ‘vital’ the force retains trust and relationships with communities.

The Independent UK

Collapse-risk concrete review to take 'some months', says Humza Yousaf

A REVIEW of collapse-risk concrete in Scottish schools will take “some months”, the First Minister has said.

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Plans to connect Shetland islands through tunnels at 'advanced' stage

PLANS for four tunnels to connect a number of the Shetland islands through tunnels or a ferry service are now at an “advanced stage”, the…

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Coastal communities urged to consider bid to become next national park

A CONSERVATION charity is appealing to Scotland’s seaside communities to help fulfil “the dream”

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Check Scottish social housing for collapse-risk concrete, ministers urged

HOUSING campaigners are calling on the Scottish Government to review all social housing stock in the country amid fears homes were built using a…

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Tourism champion claims short-term let restrictions are 'sexist'

A TOURISM champion has claimed the Scottish Government’s restrictions on short term lets are discriminatory against women.

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Lord Foulkes to challenge Scottish Government spending abroad

LABOUR peer George Foulkes is plotting to challenge Scottish Government spending on international offices as he ramps up his efforts to frustrate…

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Humza Yousaf to unveil measures to 'unleash Scottish economy', says minister

SCOTLAND’S economic potential will be “unleashed” when Humza Yousaf unveils his political vision this week, a senior minister has said.

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No plans to close Scottish schools 'at this stage' due to crumbly concrete

Scottish ministers have no plans to close Scottish schools affected by collapse-risk concrete “at this stage”, Humza Yousaf has said.

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Conference motion aims to ‘reset' SNP relationship with rural areas in wake of HPMAs

A CALL has been made for SNP members to back a “resetting of the relationship” with rural Scotland following the controversy over Highly…

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Scottish Government's short-term lets scheme explained and false claims debunked

THE Scottish Government’s new licensing scheme has been under intense scrutiny this week.

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Yousaf: No plans to close Scottish schools with Raac ‘at this stage’

The Scottish Government has said 35 schools have reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac).

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Collapse risk concrete present at 35 schools in Scotland

THE Scottish Government has confirmed Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (Raac) has been found in 35 schools across Scotland.

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Scottish Government confirms collapse risk concrete present at 35 schools

The Scottish Government confirmed on Friday evening the material was present at 35 schools in Scotland following a review of public buildings.

The National (Scotland)

Worst of Westminster: Foulkes wages war on 'elected dictatorship'

Welcome to this week’s Worst of Westminster newsletter, brought to you by political reporters Steph Brawn and Hamish Morrison.

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Almost two-thirds of short-term let landlords claim they are considering closing

ALMOST two-thirds of short-term let landlords have claimed they are considering shutting up shop ahead of the licensing scheme deadline.

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Scottish schools to be checked for dangerous concrete after English closures

The presence of collapse-risk concrete in Scottish schools is being assessed by ministers after the UK Government confirmed it will close more than…

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