It comes as members of Scotland’s biggest local government union Unison rejected the offer on Tuesday.

It comes as members of Scotland’s biggest local government union Unison rejected the offer on Tuesday.

Glasgow is set to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games with Scotland's government on the verge of accepting a vital funding offer from Australia.

Scottish Finance Secretary Shona Robison said she was ‘disappointed’ members of Unison had voted against the local government pay deal.

Scottish Finance Secretary Shona Robison said she was ‘disappointed’ members of Unison had voted against the local government pay deal.

The Educational Institute of Scotland union had advised its members to back the 4.27% increase.

The Educational Institute of Scotland union had advised its members to back the 4.27% increase.

Standing on the picket line outside Boeing’s Everett plant on Friday, Phil Westburg said not much has improved for aircraft machinists in the Puget...

Standing on the picket line outside Boeing’s Everett plant on Friday, Phil Westburg said not much has improved for aircraft machinists in the Puget...

But the Scottish Secretary said the UK Government has no public cash it can use to help pay for the sporting contest.