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SCOTTISH councils fear Government welfare reforms will cost the country's economy up to pound(s)600 million, put as many as 14,000 jobs at risk and hurt the most vulnerable families.
The Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (Cosla) will this week publish analysis from councils and academics which it says shows the reforms being introduced by Westminster will have a devastating impact on Scotland.See the full content of this document
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Welfare Reforms Could Cost Scottish Economy Pound(S)600m
Brought in at a time when the financial crisis means demand for services is rising because of unemployment and pressure on household budgets, the benefit changes will jeopardise c...
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