Struggling parents bear the brunt of rising school costs
The costs of the Scottish school day that fall on families to pay have been revealed by a parliamentary committee, as it publishes a report on what can be done to support the education of children and young people who are experiencing poverty. Continue reading Poverty-proof education: Committee reveals the financial barriers in the Scottish school day
An annual investment of £14.4m by the Edinburgh Festivals in Scotland’s cultural sector and the crucial importance of the Festivals Expo Fund are two of the key findings from reports released this week. Continue reading Edinburgh Festivals ‘key’ to Scotland’s cultural sector
Police are appealing for assistance from the public as they investigate the death of a man in the city centre. Continue reading Police appeal following Cowgate death
Scottish Secretary David Mundell hosted an EU exit roundtable in Edinburgh on Thursday, where he gave an update on the UK Government’s proposals for exiting the European Union. He hailed the government’s ‘ambitious and comprehensive’ plan but the Scottish Government says the plan ‘falls short’ and will damage Scotland’s economy. Continue reading Leaving Europe: clear road ahead?
Football fans have joined forces to raise money in memory of a young boy who tragically passed away due to a rare medical condition. Continue reading PJ Foundation on the ball with summer fundraising
