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400 Jobs at Risk in 'Deeply Worrying' Move to End Scottish Bus ...

John Swinney · Falkirk

400 Jobs at Risk in 'Deeply Worrying' Move to End Scottish Bus ...

54% Left coverage: 13 sources

Over 400 jobs are now at risk after Alexander Dennis announced it is entering into a consultation on a new strategy for its UK manufacturing operations which will see it move to a single base in Scarborough.See the Story

Northern Ireland Riots Explained: What Sparked the Violence in Ballymena?

Nigel Farage · Ballymena

Northern Ireland Riots Explained: What Sparked the Violence in Ballymena?

70% Left coverage: 10 sources

The Northern Irish town has so far seen three days of unrest See the Story

John Swinney Carries Out Mini Reshuffle of His Top Ministerial Team

First Minister · Edinburgh

John Swinney Carries Out Mini Reshuffle of His Top Ministerial Team

43% Left coverage: 7 sources

The First Minister made the new appointments less than a week after the SNP suffered a by-election defeat See the Story

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Northern Ireland Riots Explained: What Sparked the Violence in Ballymena?

We will do everything we can to save Alexander Dennis jobs, vows Swinney

60% Left coverage: 5 sources

Scottish Government · Falkirk See the Story

Coatbridge Couple Lose Court Case to Overturn Winter Fuel Payment Cut

67% Center coverage: 6 sources

A COATBRIDGE couple have lost their legal challenge against the UK and Scottish Government decisions to axe winter fuel payments.Alex Salmond · Scotland See the Story

Colleges say two years is too long to wait for important reform

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

A Colleges Scotland official calls on the Scottish Government to implement recommendations from the Withers Report, published two years ago.Scottish Government · Scotland Read Article

Glasgow residents claim landlords neglecting buildings despite high rents

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

A community group are taking the fight to the Scottish Government, with some saying they are living with long-standing repair issues despite paying £900 a mont in rent.Scottish Government · Glasgow Read Article

West Lothian councillor questions school bus costs

Pupils in West Lothian could be asked to use public bus routes to get to school, after questions were raised over the cost of providing special transport. The council pays £1, 245 per pupil to provide ‘free’ school transport – but with the Scottish Government also providing free bus passes to under 22s, one councillor questioned […] The post West Lothian councillor questions school bus costs appeared first on The Edinburgh Reporter.Scottish Government · West Lothian Read Article

Scotland appoints new drugs minister - Drink and Drugs News

Maree Todd has been appointed as the Scottish Government’s minister for drugs and alcohol policy, following the death of Christina McKelvie earlier this year. Todd is the MSP for Caithness, Sutherland and Ross. Maree Todd The Scottish Drugs Forum (SDF) said the appointment was to a ‘crucial role’ at a pivotal time. ‘We look forward to working with the minister to improve the lives of people affected by substance use across Scotland,’ it stated. …Scottish Government · Scotland Read Article

Health Secretary Neil Gray Faces Fresh Questions over 'Limogate' Controversy

75% Left coverage: 4 sources

Health Secretary Neil Gray, who used Scottish Government limousines to travel to football games, faces new questions after it emerged he was also…First Minister · Scotland See the Story

Car use reduction plans lack vision of green transport revolution

The Scottish Government’s car reduction plan lacks vision for a green transport revolution, say Scottish Greens. Yesterday’s announcement came as a combined policy statement from the Scottish Government and COSLA with the promise of tackling the climate emergency and encouraging sustainable travel. Scottish Green spokesperson for transport Mark Ruskell says the ambitions don't go far enough to revolutionise Scotland’s transport and future-proo…Scottish Government · Glasgow Read Article

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