Leading Economists to Give Expert Advice Members of an expert panel providing advice to the Scottish Government as part of its Emergency Budget Review (EBR) have been confirmed. Sir Anton Muscatelli, Professor Frances Ruane and Professor Mike Brewer will assess the impact on Scotland of
New ‘One Stop Shop’ Website for Advice & Information A new website providing information on the wide range of advice and financial support available to people in Scotland has been launched. Developed by the Scottish Government as a ‘one stop shop’ to help those struggling
Tailored Migration Solution Needed A proposal for a bespoke rural visa pilot scheme for Scotland, endorsed by the Scottish Parliament, has been published. This community-driven and employer-based migration proposal has been jointly developed by the Scottish Government, local authorities and key representatives from employers and
Climate Week Sees Consultation Launched The Scottish Government has launched a 12-week consultation on the new draft Cycling Framework for Scotland. The published document sets out the draft strategic priorities for everyday cycling to 2030 – supporting the Active Travel vision of communities shaped around
All you need to know While families face a brutal cost-of-living crisis, the UK Tory government’s ‘mini budget’ was a big handout for the very richest. Liz Truss and Kwasi Kwarteng made the decision to increase bankers’ bonuses and give those earning over £150,000 a
Rural Scotland ‘Hung Out to Dry’ The SNP has condemned the UK Government’s lack of support with energy bills for households not connected to the energy grid. The UK Government previously announced it would offer just £100 in total to households across the UK who
Over the past couple of weeks, many of us will have felt the keen sense of living through a moment in history. The passing of the Queen was an event few had truly contemplated, despite her advanced years. As we have heard amongst the many reflections
Applications Open to Join Lived Experience Experts Panel Adults with first-hand experience of social care services in Scotland are being invited to help design the new National Care Service (NCS) from today. Applications are now open for both the Lived Experience Experts Panel (LEEP) and
New marketing campaign launched to encourage further take up With over 21 million free journeys having been made since January 2022, the Scottish Government has launched a new marketing campaign, encouraging more people under the age of 22 to take up free bus travel. With
Liz Truss is the new UK Prime Minister It comes after the Conservative Party spent over two months tearing itself to shreds over the leadership contest – completely ignoring the devastating cost-of-living crisis they’ve helped to create. So who is Liz Truss? Here’s a summary