Council leader urges local people to "make their voices heard" on library consultation Tuesday, 26 November, 2024 Moray Council leader Kathleen Robertson is urging local people to “make their voices” heard over the future of library services across the region. The Conservative councillor has highlighted that a current consultation on how library services will be delivered going forward will finish on Sunday 1 December. The proposals have been drawn up by council officers, rather than the Conservative... Local News
Earn 24k - pay more under the SNP 3rd November 2017 Earn 24k - pay more under the SNP The Scottish Conservatives have hit out at SNP proposals to increase taxes on those earning over £24,000. At First Minister’s... Holyrood News
Scottish Government must take action on housing 1st November 2017 Scottish Government must take action on housing Speaking at today’s Homes for Scotland Conference, Scottish Conservative housing spokesman Graham Simpson joined... Holyrood News
SNP u-turn on anti-poverty group welcomed 1st November 2017 SNP u-turn on anti-poverty group welcomed The SNP has finally u-turned on its objection to creating a new anti-poverty group that would be directly accountable... Holyrood News
Huge rise in people treated for eating disorders 1st November 2017 Huge rise in people treated for eating disorders The number of Scottish patients treated for eating disorders has increased by two-thirds in the space of a... Holyrood News
New blow for named person as committee tells SNP to go back to the drawing board 27th October 2017 New blow for named person as committee tells SNP to go back to the drawing board The SNP’s plan to appoint a state guardian for every young person in Scotland... Holyrood News
SNP's health record: Fewer GP practices, larger patient lists, longer waiting times 27th October 2017 SNP's health record: Fewer GP practices, larger patient lists, longer waiting times Figures referenced by the recent Audit Scotland report show that the... Holyrood News
Swinney's STEM money should support science teaching in primaries 26th October 2017 Swinney's STEM money should support science teaching in primaries Bursary money to boost teachers in STEM subjects should also be used to encourage more... Holyrood News
Sturgeon owes GPs an explanation over funding pledge 26th October 2017 Sturgeon owes GPs an explanation over funding pledge Nicola Sturgeon owes GPs an explanation over an “unequivocal” funding pledge which they say hasn’t been... Holyrood News
Audit Scotland report blasts state of NHS 26th October 2017 Audit Scotland report blasts state of NHS A report released by Scotland’s public services watchdog has blasted the state of the NHS north of the border. Audit... Holyrood News
How our Bounce Back Loans will boost small businesses affected by coronavirus 28th April 2020 Small businesses will benefit from a new fast-track finance scheme providing loans with a 100% government-backed guarantee for lenders, the Chancellor announced... National News
Boris Johnson: If we keep going, we will beat coronavirus together 27th April 2020 The Prime Minister has returned to Downing Street to lead the country in tackling coronavirus. He lays out the five tests for when we are moving to phase two of... National News
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
