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Scotland to cut health boards, cap bus fares at £2

First Minister John Swinney announced plans to reduce Scotland's 14 health boards to two, as part of a public sector reform programme. He also confirmed that bus journeys in the west of Scotland will be capped at £2, starting from Monday. Swinney pledged cooperation with trade unions concerning the health board cuts, guaranteeing no compulsory redundancies.

By BriefTea Editorial · 5 September 2026 at 12:29

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