Tayside and Fife is ‘right in the track’ of Storm Ali
Tayside and Fife is "right in the track" of Storm Ali, which is forecast to batter Scotland with 75mph and cause widespread travel disruption on Wednesday.
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Adoption decisions not made ‘hastily’, research finds
Adopting a child in Scotland takes approximately two to three years, despite the Scottish Government having made an “explicit commitment” to making permanent arrangements for such children as early as possible, an academic has said.
Teachers reject ‘derisory’ 3% pay rise offer
Teachers’ organisations have rejected the offer of a 3% pay rise, branding it “derisory”.
MSPs back wild kelp dredging ban
Petitioners against wild kelp dredging are “delighted” after a Holyrood committee voted to ban the practice.
Swinney urged to ‘listen and learn’ from vote on P1 testing
Educatin Secretary John Swinney needs to call an “immediate halt” to assessments of P1 pupils if Holyrood votes against the controversial tests, opposition politicians have insisted.
Scotland-specific immigration system ‘not justified’ – report
Scotland’s economic situation does not justify having a “very different” migration policy to the rest of the UK, according to a UK-government commissioned report.
Storm Ali: Flights, trains and ferries could be cancelled as police and Scottish Government issue travel warning
Police and the Scottish Government have told people to prepare for travel disruption as the country braces for Storm Ali.
Police response to Brexit should be delivered at UK level, chiefs say
The policing response to Brexit should be delivered at UK level while recognising Scotland’s “distinct constitutional arrangements”, police chiefs have agreed.
Railway police merger legislation might not be enacted – Justice Secretary
Controversial legislation to merge the British Transport Police and Police Scotland might never be enacted, the Justice Secretary has said.
NHS waiting time target missed for more than half of musculoskeletal patients
NHS waiting time targets are being missed for more than half the people in Scotland who need services such as physiotherapy or occupational therapy, official figures show.