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Ukrainian refugees living on Edinburgh ship moved to alternative accommodation

After the contract with Forth Ports ran out, the Scottish Government had to find alternative accommodation for more than 1,000 Ukrainians seeking refuge from the Russian invasion.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh retailer slams Scottish Government after closing half of its stores across the country

The clothing store Wilkies has been a fixture on Scottish high streets for over 100 years, but was forced into administration last week as boss Karen Forret blamed the Scottish Government's lack of support for businesses.

Edinburgh Live

Ukrainian refugees disembark from Leith cruise ship as accommodation contract ends

Ukrainian refugees housed temporarily on an Edinburgh cruise ship have been supported into alternative accommodation, the Scottish Government has…

The National (Scotland)

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Social care sector 'struggling to recruit and hold onto staff'

Research reveals an average of 52% of staff who moved jobs last year left the sector

Insider UK

Funding to help East Lothian families during summer holidays cut by two-thirds

Last year the Scottish Government gave East Lothian Council more than £161,000 to provide support to families during the school holidays, this year they have been give just over £64,000

Edinburgh Live

Loss of Glasgow night buses sparks safety fears as First urged to reconsider

First has announced plans to end 11 services from July 31 due to low passenger numbers, but Glasgow councillors want them to be reformed instead.

Glasgow Live

SNP MP slams Tories for 'undermining' Scottish drug decriminalisation plans

Glasgow South West MP Chris Stephens told Tory minister Michael Gove there was no "no reasonable, rational, evidenced" reason for the UK Government to reject the proposals.

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East Kilbride MSP welcomes £500 fine to deter fly-tippers

The new measures have been brought in under the Scottish Government's six-year National Litter and Fly-tipping Strategy

Daily Record

Ayrshire councils welcome agreement that could free up funds for local priorities

East and South Ayrshire Councils have reacted to the new agreement between the Scottish Government and COSLA that commits to reducing ringfencing and giving greater budgetary control to councils

Daily Record

Scottish Government creates £20 million fund to decarbonise public sector

Money will be available to public bodies with borrowing powers, but requires a commitment of 20% match funding

Insider UK

Outgoing climate tsar slams SNP and Tories' record on environmental targets

Lord Deben, who has just finished a 10-year term as chair of the Climate Change Committee, slammed both governments for failing to hit their green targets.

Daily Record

Decriminalisation of drugs possession would 'save lives', insists Dundee SNP MP

THE decriminalisation of all personal possession of drugs in Scotland would “save lives”, a Dundee MP has said.

The National (Scotland)

Former assistant to Margaret Thatcher accused of campaign to thwart shock collar ban

A FORMER assistant to Margaret Thatcher has been running an alleged astroturf campaign lobbying governments to prevent a ban on the use of electric…

The National (Scotland)

Tories failure to back Scottish Government's radical drug policy 'shameful'

The Scottish Government's reform of outdated drug laws is a 'hisotric moment,' says Record View

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Tory MSP calls for ministerial code probe into republican 'rant' by Patrick Harvie

A TORY MSP has written to the Scottish Government’s permanent secretary calling for a probe into republican comments made by Patrick Harvie –…

Nottingham Post

Scottish government says it wants to make drug possession legal

But the UK government has already poured cold water on the idea

Wales Online

Scottish government wants to decriminalise drug possession

But the UK government has already poured cold water on the idea

The National (Scotland)

The Worst of Westminster: Keir Starmer U-turns again and Mercer put in place

Good evening! The latest edition of The Worst of Westminster is here as we look at Rishi Sunak turning down Scotland's drug decriminalisation plan…

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Behind the Headlines: Why is it so hard to find out the cost of royal events?

This week's Behind the Headlines comes from chief political reporter Judith Duffy.

Manchester Evening News

Police investigate major cyber attack at university

It is thought next week's graduation ceremony will not be affected

Daily Record

Junior doctor strikes suspended after new pay deal offered

A three-day walkout, which was due to start on July 12, has been averted to allow the union to ballot its members.

The National (Scotland)

Police investigate cyber attack at Scottish University

Police are investigating after the University of the West of Scotland was hit by a cyber attack which has affected many of its systems.

Daily Record

'Stars align' for young carers as further education support bid launched

Councillor Julie Dettbarn said the 'stars aligned' at carers event as she brought the motion to extend bursaries for care experienced young people to young carers.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Greens back proposal to decriminalise personal drug use

THE Scottish Greens have welcomed the Scottish Government’s proposed drug law reform’s.

The Independent UK

Scottish reforms to decriminalise personal drug use knocked down within an hour

Scottish drugs minister Elena Whitham said ‘criminalisation increases the harms people experience. Criminalisation kills’.

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