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Mass school strikes to go ahead across Scotland as unions rejects ‘final offer’

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Mass school strikes to go ahead as unions reject 'final offer'

Unions have rejected COSLA's last ditch effort which demanded a suspension of strike action.

Schools across Scotland are set to shut down next week after one of the country's largest unions recommended rejecting a "final offer" of a pay increase for staff in a bid to avert action. More

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Humza Yousaf accused of 'talking down Scotland' during New York trip

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Rangers open Europa League campaign with win over Real Betis

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Rangers open Europa League campaign with win over Real Betis

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Aberdeen fan arrested for throwing flare during match in Frankfurt

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Humza Yousaf accused of ‘talking down Scotland’ during New York trip

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