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Consultation launched on plan to put up council tax for higher bands

Proposals would see council tax for homes in bands E, F, G and H increased on a sliding scale of 7.5%, 12.5%, 17.5% and 22.5%

Insider UK

Scots face massive council tax rises as government plans to charge highest bands more

Public finance minister Tom Arthur insisted the changes would make the council tax system "fairer".

Daily Record

‘Fairer’ council tax plans unveiled with hikes of up to £800 for quarter of homes

PLANS to make the council tax system “fairer” by increasing rates for the highest value properties have been unveiled.

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Scottish Government ordered to hand over analysis of EU timescale

The information commissioner has forced ministers to divulge any analysis by 17 August

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Dumfries and Galloway Council chiefs hoping it's "third time lucky" with national park bid

Councillors have signed off on another consultation response with Galloway being put forward as an ideal location to become the country’s third national park

Daily Record

Beware: The same old economic systems are masquerading as new frameworks

Do you know your circular economy from your just transition? How about your green growth from your degrowth? Over the summer, SCOTONOMICS will…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Green ministers accused of hypocrisy over use of chauffeur-driven cars

Labour peer Lord Foulkes of Cumnock has accused Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater of being hypocrites.

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UK Government not increasingly overruling Holyrood – Lord Offord

The Scotland Office minister said there is nothing to suggest the UK’s DRS will be delayed.

The Independent UK

‘Fiery’ meeting between Scottish and UK ministers over drug decriminalisation plans

A “FIERY” meeting has taken place between Shirley-Anne Somerville and Suella Braverman over decriminalising drugs, according to the Home Office.

The National (Scotland)

Suella Braverman slams Scottish Government plan to decriminalise drugs at 'fiery' meeting

SNP ministers last week demanded an end to people being arrested and charged for possessing small amounts of banned substances.

Daily Record

Gordon Brown backed devolution of drugs powers to Holyrood, previous comments show

GORDON Brown previously supported Holyrood being given more power over drugs policy, unearthed comments have revealed.

The National (Scotland)

Publish analysis on joining EU post-independence, watchdog orders Scottish Government

SCOTLAND’S information watchdog has ordered ministers to hand over any analysis done into re-joining the EU after independence ...

The National (Scotland)

Scottish drug proposals would do ‘untold damage’, says Braverman

Scotland’s drugs minister unveiled radical proposals on Friday, with the UK Government knocking down the plans within an hour.

The Independent UK

Scots Tories 'inflaming drugs debate with false information', top campaigner says

SCOTTISH Conservative politicians have been accused of “inflaming” the abuse aimed at one of Scotland’s most prominent drugs reform…

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SNP MP slams Tories for 'undermining' Scotland's drug decriminalisation plans

THE UK Government has been slammed for “undermining” Scotland’s plans to decriminalise drug possession for personal use.

Insider UK

Just 2% of cash to remove Grenfell cladding in Scotland has been spent

The Scottish Government received £97m from the UK Government to remove cladding from high-rise buildings

Edinburgh Live

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.

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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…

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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

Edinburgh Live

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

Glasgow 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.

Daily Record

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.

Daily Record

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

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