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Preventing violence against women: we all have a part to play
Everyone has a role in stopping fundamental violations of human rights against women and girls Equalities Secretary, Angela Constance will tell parliament today. Continue reading Preventing violence against women: we all have a part to play
Holyrood budget: Greens pledge to protect public services
A publication by the Accounts Commission, showing the extent of the financial stress faced by councils, serves as a wakeup call to the finance secretary say the Greens. Local government spokesperson for the Scottish Greens Andy Wightman says the report’s findings make it difficult for Derek Mackay to dismiss key Green demands for the forthcoming draft budget that include protecting public services and a real terms pay rise.
Continue reading Holyrood budget: Greens pledge to protect public services
Firefighters’ appeal: Stay safe when cooking
Firefighters have appealed for the public to help them prevent tragedies while cooking in the kitchen in a new advertising campaign. Continue reading Firefighters’ appeal: Stay safe when cooking
Briggs praises Bank of Scotland’s Cancer Support initiative
Lothians MSP Miles Briggs has tabled a Holyrood motion praising a Bank of Scotland cancer care initiative. Continue reading Briggs praises Bank of Scotland’s Cancer Support initiative
Help to support the 1 in 4 local children living in poverty this Christmas
ONE IN FOUR CHILDREN ARE LIVING IN POVERTY THIS CHRISTMAS
| Please help us make Christmas special for thousands of children across Edinburgh, the Lothians and Fife this year, in partnership with B&M |
| Mission Christmas is well under way! We’re asking you to buy an extra gift and take it to B&M or one of our other drop off points across the region, so Cash for Kids can give it to a local child who could otherwise wake up to nothing on Christmas morning. Visit the website to find your nearest drop off point.
We’re also looking for organisations and schools to join in by becoming a drop off point, anyone who would like to donate and fundraise or take part in Christmas Jumper Day on Friday 8th December, as well as those who could benefit by receiving gifts and support from the appeal. Find out more at forth1.com/mission. Together we can make a difference to local children this Christmas |
Brexit fears blamed for fall in EU student numbers
Macpherson concern over Brexit uncertainty
The latest UCAS figures reveal that a record number of Scots were accepted to UK universities in 2017 and Scottish universities opened their doors to record numbers of new students. Scotland has also bucked the UK trend with increasing numbers of Scots accepted to universities here – but there is a note of concern: after years of positive growth, UCAS has cited Brexit as a possible cause for the 4.4% decline in EU applicants choosing to come and study in the UK. Continue reading Brexit fears blamed for fall in EU student numbers
Families affected by imprisonment to take part in Book Week Scotland activities
Cyrenians’ Family Visitors Centre at HMP Addiewell is hosting various activities to celebrate Book Week Scotland and Prisoners’ Week. Continue reading Families affected by imprisonment to take part in Book Week Scotland activities
One million thanks from Scottish children
The Scottish Children’s Lottery has achieved a double milestone. The charity created to support children across Scotland has reached its first anniversary – and succeeded in raising the landmark figure of £1 million! Continue reading One million thanks from Scottish children
Penny Mordaunt: Extra UK aid gives a future to persecuted Rohingya
International Development Secretary Penny Mordaunt has announced further UK aid for the Rohingya crisis, as she warns that global funding will start to dry up in 100 days. Ms Mordaunt made the announcement during a visit to Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh. Continue reading Penny Mordaunt: Extra UK aid gives a future to persecuted Rohingya