Andy Robertson in Steve Clarke to Celtic verdict as Liverpool star reveals his 'committed' belief

backed the idea and have called for Nicola Sturgeon to introduce a national subsidy for companies which switch to a 32-hour working week with no loss of pay. They point to a pilot scheme in Spain where similar proposals have been backed by 50 million euro of government funding.

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.

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

workers in their own homes using webcams.Staff say the installation of cameras for remote workers is a “Big Brother” tactic and fear the technology could be open to abuse.Webcams are being sent out this Thursday to ­thousands of Scottish staff who work for Teleperformance –the largest contact centre company in the world.Teleperformance will be able to access live footage of an employee’s home work station – potentially a living room kitchen or bedroom.In a statement, ­Teleperformance said

Odsonne Edouard to hone his killer instincts if he wants to join the list of world-class strikers.Despite being the top scorer in the Premiership, the Frenchman has failed to recapture the striking form that saw him bag 28 goals in all competitions last term.That dip in front of goal has mirrored the Celtic's fall from grace and the caretaker boss insists it is time to start cashing in on chances created ahead of next Saturday’s Scottish Cup clash with Rangers.Kennedy insists Edouard must start

Get the latest Scottish parenting news sent straight to your inbox each week with our newsletter.Children and staff bid a fond farewell to head of centre Jane Forey after almost 20 years at Ferryfield Nursery.Jane’s career within early education and childcare has extended to supporting and managing the establishment of Renton early learning and childcare centre (ELCC) and Balloch ELCC.Her career began straight out of school when she went to college to study her National Nursery Examination Board

Kieran Tierney will miss the next four to six weeks with a knee injury, his club Arsenal have confirmed. The left-back was forced off in the recent loss to Liverpool with manager Mikel Arteta calling it a potentially “serious” issue.

Scotland's most awe-inspiring natural wonders.The footage taken by Nick Ray, 57, who is based on the nearby Isle of Mull, offers a much more intimate view of Fingal's Cave on the Isle of Staffa than many will have seen before.Taking a video from his kayak inside the enigmatic cave, which is found on the uninhabited island which lies just off the west coast of Mull, Nick wrote: "There are many times when the wonders of the world take my breath away."Yesterday, kayaking into Fingal’s Cave, the

State Pension payments will rise by just £4.40 per week from April 6, which should be reason enough for elderly Scots to check if they are eligible to claim Attendance Allowance to boost their monthly income. The benefit increase is the smallest rise allowed by legislation under the 'triple lock' guarantee and means an annual increase of £228.80 for those on the full, ‘new’ State Pension, which will rise from £175.20 to £179.60 each week.

Celtic boss as he sets his sights on a dream double. Rangers set up a blockbuster last 16 Scottish Cup tie after a 4-0 stroll against Cove Rangers at Ibrox just hours after learning the Hoops lay in wait in the next round.

Rangers are set to collide in the Scottish Cup fourth round - if the Ibrox side see off Cove. Steven Gerrard 's men host the Aberdeen underdogs in the third round at Ibrox on Sunday night.

Kieran Tierney is driving him on to become a Celtic star.The young Parkhead centre-back trained with Tierney before his £25million move to Arsenal in 2019 and was blown away by his attitude in both training and games.He was in awe of KT again last week after his trio of superb displays in Scotland’s World Cup qualifiers.Welsh, getting his chance to shine in Celtic’s first team under interim boss John Kennedy, believes that Tierney is the perfect role model for any aspiring youngster.He said:

James Forrest says he’s desperate to impress Scotland boss Steve Clarke and cement his place in the squad for the Euro Finals. The Parkhead star returned to the starting line-up yesterday for the first time since September and scored in the Hoops’ 3-0 Scottish Cup win over Falkirk.

Loch Lomond beauty spots were 'verbally and physically abused' amid parking frustration. Stirling Council have hit out at those responsible after workers were targeted at Ben A'an and Balmaha.

James Forrest is set to make his first Celtic start since September against Falkirk. The Scottish Cup holders begin their defence of the trophy against the League 1 leaders at Parkhead on Saturday evening.

Dundee United chairman Stephen Thompson which denied him a Scottish Cup winners’ medal in 2010. Whatever the reason - and despite the quip about his former Tannadice paymaster - the frustration of missing out on the final with a broken toe sustained in the semi still resonates heavily.

motorist who ran over a stab victim lying on the road turned Good Samaritan when he stopped and rushed the man to hospital.Salam Ibrahim, 33, was at the wheel of his VW Golf when he drove over Steven Cartwright, 35, who was lying on his back on the road at George Street, Paisley, in the early hours of May 1, last year.Ibrahim quickly phoned an ambulance to report the accident and joined witnesses in rushing to Mr Cartwright’s aid as he lay suffering from severe crush injuries and stab wounds ,

Falkirk may not have got the lads’ holiday they were hoping for when they stunned Celtic in the Scottish Cup 24 years ago, although they still made the most of the party.The Bairns will square up to Celts again on Saturday at Parkhead with memories still fresh of the epic 180 minutes in 1997 when Alex Totten’s men shocked the Hoops at Ibrox in the semi-finals.Kevin James nabbed a leveller to set up a replay before Paul McGrillen struck to secure a famous triumph and send the Brockville men into

Gary Hooper according to the former striker's agent but "it just didn't quite work out". The Englishman spent three seasons at Parkhead between 2010 and 2013, scoring 82 goals in 138 games.