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Tourist tax for councils looms as new bill published

A BILL allowing local councils to bring in a tourist tax to raise funds for local services has been published.

The National (Scotland)

Reversing Tory welfare policies 'would lift 70,000 Scots out of poverty'

REVERSING welfare reforms implemented by the UK Government since 2015 could lift 70,000 Scots out of poverty, the First Minister has said.

The National (Scotland)

Humza Yousaf pledges 'transparency' on investigation into Ferguson Marine ferry fiasco

The First Minister said his government will “stand up” and “take scrutiny” as he faced questions from MSPs today.

Daily Record

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West Lothian heart attack survivor in emotional plea to save pool

SNP opposition accuse Labour of casting pools adrift by rejecting funding plan after hearing appeal to save Broxburn as a centre for health and community well-being

Edinburgh Live

Seven things we learned from the poll putting independence support at 53 per cent

A NEW poll has found support for independence at 53 - but what else did it reveal?

The National (Scotland)

‘Huge number’ of care home closures without government action

Industry body has been in talks with local government on the money for the 70% of residents who receive state funding

Insider UK

£30m rebuild of school 'cheapest' option to deal with crumbling concrete

Council officers say partial demolition and rebuild of St Kentigern's the cheapest and fastest way to solve dangerous roof problems

Daily Record

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Need to wear facemasks in Dumfries and Galloway health and social care settings lifted

It marks a return to pre-pandemic guidance where mask use will be based on clinical need, based on infection prevention and control advice

Daily Record

MSPs unanimously welcome ambition to strengthen Scotland's global diaspora

IN a rare moment of unity in the Scottish Parliament, MSPs have unanimously welcomed the publication of a framework which seeks to strengthen ties…

The National (Scotland)

West Lothian school faces £30m rebuild to tackle crumbling concrete

Council officers say partial demolition and rebuild of St Kentigern's the cheapest and fastest way to solve dangerous roof problems. It's the biggest bill the council will have faced since the faulty building material was found in council buildings in 2021

Edinburgh Live

Why GDP doesn't work, and what Scotland should replace it with

LAST week the Beyond Growth Conference, the biggest European conference to discuss an alternative economic model, took place in Brussels. Over…

The National (Scotland)

Closure threatened Howden Park Centre is thrown a lifeline - but only until next year

The council will support the theatre until the end of March next year

Daily Record

Lorna Slater refuses to be drawn on compensation amount if DRS scrapped

LORNA Slater has declined to say how much compensation will have to be paid out to businesses if the deposit return scheme (DRS) is scrapped, adding…

The National (Scotland)

West Lothian villagers say huge industrial developments 'destroying countryside'

The village of Seafield is facing developments on surrounding open land, after losing two Scottish Government appeals

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Aamer Anwar accuses Government of ‘arrogantly’ ignoring views of legal profession

THE Scottish Government has been accused of “arrogantly” ignoring the views of the legal profession as it considers plans to reform rape trials.

Daily Record

Carer’s Allowance set to be replaced by new devolved payment before end of this year

A full rollout of the new benefit is expected to begin across Scotland in Spring 2024.

Insider UK

Former minister urges Scottish Government to 'reset relationship' with business

Ivan McKee talks up the benefits of 'lived experience' for those taking business briefs

Daily Record

Union members 'unanimously support' no confidence vote in Perth College management after redundancies announcement

A total of 50 jobs will go at the college as a result of a £3 million funding black hole - with more potentially to follow

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Violence in Scotland's schools branded 'national scandal' amid calls for 'comprehensive plan' to tackle problem

Stephen Kerr MSP, education spokesperson for the Scottish Conservatives, has said the escalation of violence in schools is "nothing short of a national scandal".

The Independent UK

Judge to consider legal challenge over scallop dredging in Scottish waters

Campaign group Open Seas raised a petition for a judicial review.

The National (Scotland)

Top civil servant brushes off Douglas Ross's questioning on Independence Minister

DOUGLAS Ross's questions were brushed off by the Scotland Office’s top civil servant as he sought to draw out criticism of the Minister for…

Daily Record

SNP slams Alister Jack after he claims Scottish Government want to 'destroy' UK

Pete Wishart said the Tory Scotland Secretary's comments were 'not the least bit constructive'.

Daily Record

UK and Scottish Governments clash over compensation payments if deposit return scheme scrapped

The Scottish Secretary insisted it would have "nothing to do" with Westminster if firms are left out of pocket as a result of the deposit return scheme being halted.

Glasgow Live

East Renfrewshire care home plan on church land can go ahead after appeal

Councillors had rejected the plan for Greenbank Church in Clarkston but the developers appealed to the Scottish Government.

The Independent UK

Legal challenge over scallop-dredging in Scottish waters gets under way

The case brought by campaign group Open Seas is being heard at the Court of Session in Edinburgh.

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