The beginning of January is always an opportunity for reflection. We remember the highs and lows of the year just ended. Hopefully we are able to appreciate the many things
48 Organisations Back Letter Raising Concerns Scottish public sector and voluntary organisations have come together to raise concerns at the impact of the impending increase to employer National Insurance contributions.
SNP Calls Out Threat to Child Poverty Alleviation Graeme has warned that Anas Sarwar’s New Year pledge to cut spending on tackling child poverty would be “devastating” for children and
First Minister John Swinney has pledged solidarity with Syrians in Scotland following the collapse of the al-Assad regime. In an open letter, the First Minister acknowledged the hope that many
Climate Action Hubs in every area of Scotland. Communities across Scotland are being supported to take climate action, thanks to the realisation of a nationwide network of Climate Action Hubs.
(Nearly) All Labour U-turns in one place. It’s hard to keep up. Despite claiming to be the party of working people, Labour now endorses the Tories’ economic policy, social security
National Flood Advisory Service to be Established A National Flood Advisory Service will be established to improve Scotland’s flood resilience and embed best practice on a nationwide scale. The service
Supporting the Ambulance Service Over Festive Period Health Secretary Neil Gray visited the Scottish Ambulance Service’s (SAS) Edinburgh City Station ahead of the busy festive period to express gratitude for
UK Government Ignores Compensation Recommendation The SNP has slammed Labour for betraying a generation of women, after DWP Secretary Liz Kendall confirmed the Labour Government will ignore the recommendation from
Tackling the housing emergency. The Scottish Government is taking significant steps to address the housing emergency, with plans in the draft Budget for next year to increase funding for the
