SNP MSP celebrates Age Scotland’s 80th anniversary
Kenneth Gibson MSP: we owe a debt of gratitude to Scotland’s older generation...
Wednesday, 29 November 2023 00:01
Date set for new childcare offer applications
Applications for the first wave of the rollout of the largest ever expansion of free childcare for working parents will open on 2 January, the government has announced today...
Wednesday, 29 November 2023 00:01
Charity Commission blog: Charities must not become forums for hate speech over Gaza
As aid lorries enter Gaza during the current pause in hostilities, we are reminded once again of the vital role charities play in meeting humanitarian needs...
Tuesday, 28 November 2023 16:45
MHRA instructs health organisations to prepare now for new measures to reduce ongoing serious harms of valproate
Other effective medicines are available for epilepsy and bipolar disorder and valproate should only be used if these don’t work or aren’t suitable for an individual patient...
Tuesday, 28 November 2023 16:41
Criminal Justice Bill 2023: factsheets (updated)
These factsheets provide more information about the Criminal Justice Bill which was introduced in the House of Commons on 14 November 2023....
Tuesday, 28 November 2023 16:40
Welsh Lib Dems call for more mental health support for farmers
Today (28th November) in the Senedd, the Welsh Liberal Democrats have called for more mental health support for farmers and agricultural communities in Wales...
Tuesday, 28 November 2023 16:01
Sarah Champion MP secures new law change to ban sex offenders changing name
Sarah Champion, Labour MP for Rotherham, has received confirmed today that the Government have agreed to ban registered sex offenders changing their names to avoid detection...
Tuesday, 28 November 2023 15:49
UK invests in global grassroot efforts to tackle gender-based violence
UK marks the annual 16 Days of Activism to End Gender Based Violence with renewed efforts to work with partners to prevent violence and empower women and girls around the world...
Tuesday, 28 November 2023 15:11
Ambitious step change outlined for greener and warmer buildings in Scotland
Clean heating systems will replace polluting heating systems in Scotland’s homes and buildings by 2045 under proposals published today...
Tuesday, 28 November 2023 15:10
Review of the Vagrancy Act: consultation on effective replacement (updated)
This is a response to the government consultation on effective replacement for the Vagrancy Act 1824 which covered England and Wales...
Tuesday, 28 November 2023 14:19