Parliament to Reconsider UNCRC Bill The Scottish Parliament has agreed to consider amendments to the legislation that will incorporate the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child into Scots
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Milestone Commemorated in Parliament SNP MSP Rona Mackay will today (Wednesday 13th September) lead a members’ debate in the Scottish Parliament on the opening of the first Bairns’ Hoose in
Cruel Westminster Austerity Felt Locally The SNP has warned that damaging policies shared by both the Tory and Labour parties are cutting the incomes of thousands of working families. It
Affordable Home Completions at 23-Year High The number of affordable homes completions in the past year is the highest annual figure since 2000, the latest quarterly statistics show. Almost 11,000
Hundreds of Start-Ups Supported Almost 400 of Scotland’s tech start-up businesses have been supported during the first year of the Techscaler programme. A total of 387 fledgling firms received assistance
Council Tax Premium on Second Homes Local authorities will be able to charge a premium of up to 100% on council tax for second homes under legislation aiming to increase
Meanwhile Westminster Sits on its Hands Whether it’s paralysed by Brexit conflicts, scandals or fighting, Westminster has proven itself incapable of delivering for people and communities, especially in Scotland. It
Housing & Healthcare Boost Among Commitments Graeme has welcomed the First Minister’s Programme for Government as an important demonstration of the SNP’s commitment to Scotland’s rural communities. The 2023/24 Programme
What Programme for Government Means for Business Our resilient, productive businesses are the bedrock of Scotland’s economy. Without a strong and growing economy, the Scottish Government has less to spend
£12 an Hour Pledge to Help Sector Private and voluntary sector staff working in Adult Social Care (ASC), Children’s Services (CS) and those who deliver funded Early Learning and Childcare
