New Hate Crime laws come into force in Scotland
New measures to tackle the harm caused by hatred and prejudice come into force today (1 April 2024)...
Monday, 1 April 2024 00:01
Social security payments go up in Scotland
All Scottish social security benefits are increasing by 6.7% in April, providing more support for disabled people, unpaid carers and people on low incomes...
Monday, 1 April 2024 00:01
Labour publishes dossier of childcare chaos as nursery places plummet across the country
Labour’s Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson today slammed the Conservatives’ “childcare pledge without a plan” after a new dossier published by the party revealed...
Sunday, 31 March 2024 13:37
Flynn: End arm sales to Israel now
The SNP has said "the UK government is on the wrong side of history" - following reports they have been told by their lawyers that Israel has breached international humanitarian law in Gaza...
Sunday, 31 March 2024 13:34
UK artists on course for royalty windfall down under
British artists will now earn new royalties when their artwork is resold in Australia, thanks to the UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement (FTA)...
Sunday, 31 March 2024 08:11
Scottish Government: Long term rent controls proposed
Housing Bill measure to help tenants stay in their homes...
Sunday, 31 March 2024 00:01
Boosted GP practice access for patients thanks to new phone tech
More patients will be able to get through to their GP surgery for an appointment, thanks to upgraded phone technology rolled out across the country...
Sunday, 31 March 2024 00:01
Scottish councils can charge up to double the full rate of council tax on second homes
New powers enabling councils to charge up to double the full rate of council tax on second homes come into force this week...
Sunday, 31 March 2024 00:01
New rules come into force to tackle littering and fly-tipping
New rules ringfencing the money raised from fixed penalty notices for fly-tipping and littering to be spent on local clean-up and enforcement come into force from tomorrow...
Sunday, 31 March 2024 00:01
Labour pledges to put water companies under special measures as hospital admissions for waterborne diseases skyrocket by two-thirds under the Tories
The number of people admitted to hospital for water-borne diseases has skyrocketed under the Tories as sewage continues to pollute Britain’s rivers, lakes and seas...
Saturday, 30 March 2024 14:24