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Scottish budget build-up: John Swinney warned efficiency savings can only go so far
Councils are expected to bear the brunt when the Scottish Government outlines the most bracing public spending cuts for a generation today. (...)
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MoD spending provides hint of RAF Leuchars' survival
Campaigners believe the pendulum is swinging in favour of retention of RAF Leuchars after figures revealed the Ministry of Defence has recently pumped almost £3 million into the base. (...)
Rallying cry sounded by Sir Menzies Campbell in battle to save RAF Leuchars
With a decision on the future of RAF Leuchars less than two months away, members of the public have been told there is "still all to play for." (...)
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Hopes that under-threat coastguard station at Fife Ness may earn reprieve
News that the UK's closure-threatened coastguard stations, including Fife Ness, could be in line for an 11th hour reprieve has been hailed as a "victory for common sense." (...)
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Holyrood candidates for Fife battleground clash at Glenrothes hustings
Candidates vying for the Mid Fife and Glenrothes seat in the Scottish Parliament were given a grilling by the Glenrothes public as The Courier's latest hustings ensured another healthy debate between the area's politicians. (...)
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Blow to Labour's Holyrood hopes as Brian Cox backs SNP
Labour's Holyrood election campaign has suffered a major blow, with Dundee movie star Brian Cox switching allegiance to the SNP. (...)
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Battle to save RAF Leuchars taken to No 10
As jets from RAF Leuchars flew to Libya, campaigners fighting for the future of the closure-threatened base took their case direct to Number 10 Downing Street. (...)
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RAF Leuchars petition to be taken to No. 10
Members of the Save RAF Leuchars campaign — Residents Action Force Leuchars — will present a petition to 10 Downing Street today which opposes any threat to the future of RAF Leuchars. (...)
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RAF Leuchars campaigners take fight to David Cameron at Tory conference
Campaigners fighting for the retention of RAF Leuchars hope to put their case directly to Prime Minister David Cameron during the Scottish Conservative party's conference in Perth. (...)
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Alternative military use 'hugely likely' should RAF leave Leuchars
The military will almost certainly retain a presence in Leuchars — although whether it survives as an RAF base remains to be seen. (...)
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David Cameron told of RAF Leuchars' 'absolutely huge significance'
Scottish Tory leader Annabel Goldie has told The Courier she had left both Prime Minister David Cameron and defence secretary Liam Fox in no doubt as to the crucial role fulfilled by closure-threatened RAF Leuchars. (...)
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Campaigners for RAF bases left in 'cold limbo'
Ongoing uncertainty over the future of Britain's RAF bases is "unfair, unnecessary and unacceptable," the shadow Scottish secretary has claimed. (...)
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Grim day looms for Fife as council prepares to set its budget
Cuts, council tax and care homes will no doubt be among the main talking points as Fife Council decides its budget for the coming financial year. (...)
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Leaked policy email reveals SNP 'chaos' — Labour
First Minister Alex Salmond was facing embarrassment after a leaked email appeared to reveal details of several hastily drawn up new policies. (...)
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Losing RAF Leuchars would cost Fife £60m
Fife's economy would suffer a blow to the tune of £60 million if RAF Leuchars was axed as part of government spending cuts, and the closure would put up to 1900 jobs at risk. (...)
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Housing benefit cuts could force thousands out of their homes
Thousands of people in Tayside and Fife could be forced out of their homes because of new caps being introduced to housing benefit payments, the Scottish Government has warned. (...)
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Prison officers' union prepares business plan to save Noranside
Scotland's largest prison workers union is developing a business plan it hopes will save Noranside Open Prison. (...)
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Snow blamed as double-dip threat looms
Heavy snow before Christmas has been blamed for leaving the UK economy teetering on the brink of recession once again. (...)
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John Swinney announces public sector cash freeze
Scotland's public sector needs "fundamental reform" if it is to cope with a cash freeze over the next four years, the Scottish Government claims. (...)
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Prison officers against HMP Noranside's closure
The Prison Officers' Association Scotland has committed itself to campaigning against the closure of Noranside Open Prison. (...)
