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
The Government's Coronavirus support package for the self-employed 27th March 2020 The Chancellor has announced a new Self-Employed Income Support Scheme – helping many of our country’s self-employed workers. National News
Your NHS needs you – how to become an NHS Volunteer Responder 25th March 2020 The NHS has issued a call for volunteers to support the 1.5 million extremely vulnerable people in our society. Here’s how to take part. National News
Support packages for businesses affected by Coronavirus 24th March 2020 The Chancellor has announced a number of temporary, timely and targeted measures to support businesses in this time of national need. National News
Stay at Home, Protect the NHS, Save Lives 23rd March 2020 Boris Johnson's speech to the nation to send us into lockdown: getting everyone to stay at home to protect the NHS to save lives. National News
How we’re helping people affected by Coronavirus 20th March 2020 We’re providing a coordinated, comprehensive response to coronavirus so every person in this country has the support they need in the coming months. National News
How we are supporting small businesses during COVID-19 19th March 2020 We’re providing a £330 billion package of loans and guarantees to keep businesses afloat in critical times. National News
