All school kids in Scotland to receive free meals during summer holidays under new Labour plans

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manifesto.Labour’s national recovery plan includes detailed policies for turning the country around, including a catch up plan for schools.One of the policy commitments is to strip away some of the financial support received by fee-paying schools.The manifesto states: “Scottish Labour will end all public sector support for fee-paying private schools, implementing the recommendations made by the Barclay Review to end their charitable status for rates relief as a contribution towards achieving a

Scottish Water of sitting on half a billion pounds of surplus cash and demanded the money is handed to hard-pressed families. The 38-year-old also admitted his party had not been good enough in the past and made a personal appeal for voters to back him.

police crackdown on anti-social behaviour in a Scots town. Some 15 charges were brought as officers found people allegedly drinking in public, alleged drug possession, resisting arrest and assaulting police over the weekend in Stirling.

Nick Nairn says Scottish hospitality has received a new blow from the latest government plans.Nick, who already faced a traumatic lockdown after his Cook School was flooded, said the new social distancing regulations could sound the death knell for some businesses in the trade.He said: "Everyone in Scottish hospitality planning to open on 26th needs to read @scotgov draft regs on distancing.

cop drama The Bill is getting its blue lights ready to return to our screens under the name of the police station where it was set - Sun Hill.After the show celebrated its tenth anniversary last year, writer Simon Sansome managed to secure the rights to recreate the series.And many original cast members will star in the show, which was a predecessor to shows like Line Of Duty and helped many Scottish actors on their way to stardom.According to reports by The Sun, two series are meant to have

furloughed and the most recent figures show a drop in the employment rate. Labour also aims to create 19,000 jobs through a new programme of social home building, 7,500 roles through energy efficiency upgrade work, a 10,000-strong Scottish Conservation Corps and 48,000 jobs through a kickstart scheme.

Elgin area. He was last seen leaving his home address in the North Covesea Terrace area of the town around 8.30am today when he was believed to be walking to school.

ultimately benefit from the policy, which includes NHS staff and those employed by local authorities. While the majority of those eligible should now have received the bonus, concerns have been raised about the number of council-employed care workers who are still waiting for payment.

holidays abroad this summer, Scots have been warned. The Scottish Government and the SNP responded to a UK government minister's suggestion that people can "start to think" about taking foreign trips.

the one-off sum would be offered as a reward for efforts during the coronavirus pandemic.Around 300,000 people are expected to ultimately benefit from the policy, which includes NHS staff and those employed by local authorities.While the majority of those eligible should now have received the bonus, concerns have been raised about the number of council-employed care workers who are still waiting for payment.Lib Dem leader Willie Rennie said he was aware of delays across several council areas

Holyrood election manifesto with a bold call to reduce demands on younger children outside of school so they can spend more time socialising as lockdown eases.The Greens argue that many pupils have been left isolated from their friends as a result of repeated school closures over the last year, with their social development suffering as a result.The party cites research by education experts at the University of Stirling which suggests homework can worsen inequality as it disadvantages children

Nathan Evans was wowed by a primary school pupil who performed a rendition of his hit sea shanty. Former Postie and Tik Toker turned singing star Nathan has been riding high in the charts with his Wellerman hit.

Covid-19 after her daughter contracted it at school has begged families to stick to the rules for the sake of her vulnerable child and others.Jenny Tait, from Johnstone, developed flu-like symptoms and ached all over after her daughter Amber, who has a learning disability and heart condition, was named as a close contact of a person with covid at Fordbank Primary School.And, while the covid test was too distressing for Amber to take, positive results were returned for her two siblings Lucy, 12,

Anas Sarwar this week unveiled a recovery plan to boost the post-lockdown economy.

sex beast teacher who preyed on female pupils is facing a second lengthy jail term - for abusing another young girl at least 100 times when she was in First Year.

Nicola Sturgeon announced the latest series of lockdown easing at a press conference earlier today. The First Minister revealed that the majority of school pupils will return to places of education after the Easter holiday period.

Perth -based group has called for the Countryside Code to become part of Scotland’s school curriculum. The Scottish Gamekeepers Association was the driving force behind the first Rural Workers’ Protest, which took place online last month.Organisers made five key demands delivered to parliamentarians, with one being greater education around the code.

sexual offences after a police investigation into Ballet West school. A 38-year-old has been arrested and charged following the probe at the boarding school in the Taynuilt area of Argyll.