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26 MSPs employ their own relatives

More than two dozen MSPs have their own relatives on their Holyrood payroll, figures revealed. Read

400 jobs under threat at council

Hundreds of jobs face the axe at Scotland's largest council in a bid to make huge savings. Read

Scottish Water staff pay walk-out

Hundreds of workers from Scottish Water walked out in a dispute over pay which could hit services across the country. Read

Affordable housing stocks boost

Housing associations were given £9 million to boost the number of affordable homes in Scotland. Read

Social work fear after Baby P case

Social workers should not face general attack in the aftermath of the Baby P case, First Alex Salmond said. Read

25 MSPs employ their own relatives

More than two dozen MSPs have their own relatives on their Holyrood payroll, figures revealed. Read

Household fuel poverty soars

Nearly one in four Scottish households were in fuel poverty last year, official data shows. Read

Government 'taking economy action'

First Minister Alex Salmond insisted his administration was taking "effective action" to combat the economic crisis. Read

Holyrood granted more marine power

The Scottish Government has been granted powers to take greater control of coastal waters. Read

Terror fear for foreign students

Colleges fear that terrorist attacks could deter overseas students from coming to Scotland, a new report revealed. Read

Uptake worry over new qualification

Education secretary Fiona Hyslop faced concerns over a low uptake of its proposed new baccalaureate qualification. Read

100 MSP complaints in four years

More than 100 complaints against MSPs were made by unhappy constituents over a four-year period, a report said. Read

University honour for Sir Jackie

Formula One legend Sir Jackie Stewart is due to receive an honorary degree. Read

Water firm staff to strike over pay

Hundreds of workers with Scottish Water are due to begin a 24-hour walk-out in a dispute over pay. Read

Actor auctions 'beloved' motorbike

Actor Ewan McGregor is to auction one of his best-loved motorbikes for charity. Read

Baccalaureate exams unveiled

Details of advanced school exams aimed at encouraging youngsters to study science and languages have been announced. Read

Debate over free school meals plan

Measures to allow councils to introduce free school meals for five to seven-year-olds will come before MSPs in Parliament. Read

Unions want fresh pay offer

Scotland's local authorities have been urged by two unions to table a fresh pay offer. Read

MSP proposes disabled parking Bill

Cracking down on drivers who misuse disabled parking bays is the "right thing to do", MSPs have been told. Read

Whisky duty increase halved

Chancellor Alistair Darling has halved a planned 8% duty increase on Scotch whisky after protests by the industry. Read

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