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John Swinney faces backlash over 'reckless' plans to slash Scotland's health boards

Plans to cut the number of regional health boards in Scotland from 14 to just two could be “more reckless than revolutionary”, John Swinney has…

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John Swinney is warned reform package may be ‘more reckless than revolutionary’

The Scottish Trades Union Congress’s Roz Foyer said he was ‘presenting the public with a misleading choice of cuts packaged as public sector reform’.

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Scottish Government should abandon social care cuts, says Labour hopeful Fagan

The Scottish Labour leadership candidate has also backed calls for £750 million additional funding for social care.

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AI data centre boom reveals 'democratic deficit' in Scotland's planning system

Recent proposals for AI data centres reveal a 'democratic deficit' at the heart of Scotland's planning system

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Rising online abuse from parents causing ‘significant harm’ to teachers – union

Teachers are reporting that parents and carers have been making complaints to schools using tools such as AI, covert recording and social media.

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Councils warn new care Bill ‘not deliverable’

The Bill will allow more care experienced young people to access aftercare services.

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Schools strikes suspended after ‘landmark investment’ from Scottish Government

Councils will receive £40 million to help them prepare to cut the amount of time teachers spend in classes by 90 minutes a week.

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Scottish teachers in ‘overwhelming’ vote for strike action in row over workload

A total of 85% of members of the EIS union who took part in the ballot backed strike action.

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Cosla hits out at increased ‘toxic online behaviour’ as councillors set budgets

President Shona Morrison said more abuse has been directed at councillors as authorities work on their financial plans for the coming year.

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Teacher workload ‘not sustainable’ union says as strike action ballot opens

The ballot runs until January 14.

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Teacher ballot on strike action to open over contact time dispute

The Scottish Government is ‘disappointed’ with the ballot opening, a spokesman said.

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Sturgeon: It would be unthinkable for care Promise not to be delivered

The former first minister said there was no room for complacency on the goal, launched by her in 2020, to improve the lives of young people in care.

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Teachers struggling with ‘crippling’ workload to vote on strike action

The EIS trade union say teachers work the equivalent of a day-and-a-half extra each week, unpaid

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Teachers in strike ballot over lack of action to reduce ‘crippling’ workload

The EIS trade union has called on ministers and councils to ‘at long last agree’ a way forward on cutting classroom time for teachers.

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Council leader hits out at 'toxic' misinformation spread about refugees

Glasgow’s council leader has accused Britain’s 'most far right party' of posting misinformation on social media, sparking fears about asylum…

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Teachers back strike action in ballot over class contact time

A BALOT organised by Scotland’s largest teaching union has displayed strong support for strike action, if a long awaited promise to cut…

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Council chiefs issue statement on 'growing concern' over asylum hotel protests

SCOTTISH council leaders have issued a statement voicing “growing concerns” over protests being held outside of hotels housing asylum seekers.

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Teachers back strike action in consultative ballot over class contact time

The Educational Institute of Scotland said long-promised changes to ease teachers’ workload have not been delivered.

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England can learn from Scotland's population health plan, think tank says

England can learn from Scotland’s population health framework which will “drive action and change” over the next decade, a think tank has said…

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'Devastating': Scottish councils sell off almost 2000 public assets amid budget pains

SCOTLAND’S cash-strapped councils have sold off 1851 homes, schools, community centres, civic halls and other properties in recent years amid…

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Threat of industrial action averted as council workers agree to pay deal

Unite said 77% of members backed the deal while 66% of the GMB union supported it.

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Unison members accept two-year council pay deal

Finance Secretary Shona Robison urged other unions to accept the deal.

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No changes to council tax 'in this decade', says Scottish Government

THE Scottish Government has said there will not be changes made to council tax “in this decade”.

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SNP councillor succeeds in bid to force Labour action on Israeli arms sales

A LABOUR-led Scottish council has agreed to write to the Prime Minister calling for an end to UK arms exports to Israel after a victory by the SNP…

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Council workers to be balloted on new pay offer amid threat of strikes

Unison has recommended local government workers accept the deal, which amounts to a 4% rise this year and 3.5% next year.

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