EU nationals working in Scotland contribute an average of £34,400 each to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) – more than £4.4 billion a year – according to new data analysis. Evidence submitted to the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) by the Scottish Government demonstrates how the economy benefits from the presence of 128,000 workers born elsewhere in Europe. Continue reading Migrants make positive contribution, says new Scottish Government study
People are being asked to give their views on a new long-term strategy to tackle fuel poverty. The consultation will run until 1 February 2018 and will seek opinions on, among other things, ambitious targets for fuel poverty reduction – with a revised definition recommended by an independent, expert review – and the timescales for meeting them. Continue reading Have your say on Fuel Poverty plans
For more than eight decades the Edinburgh Playhouse has provided the backdrop for some of the most iconic shows and names in musical theatre and live entertainment. Now theatregoers are being given the opportunity to make their mark on the UK’s largest theatre by sponsoring a seat. Continue reading Theatregoers encouraged to make their mark at the Edinburgh Playhouse
Communities across the central belt can bring environmental and health benefits to their areas by bidding for a share of a fund worth up to £400,000. Continue reading CSGN environmental fund open for bids
Scotland is set to become the only part of the UK with statutory targets to tackle child poverty after the Child Poverty (Scotland) Bill was unanimously passed by the Scottish Parliament today. Continue reading Child Poverty (Scotland) Bill passes final stage
Advice and Support session
Royston Wardieburn Community Centre
Thursday 9 November, 10am – 12 noon
Dear Editor
Individuals and organisations of investors manipulate the economy to create maximum profits for themselves, closing down those places of work not profitable enough – regardless of the devastation caused to people’s lives. Continue reading Letters: Brutal capitalism = devastation
Every year for Book Week Scotland, national charity Scottish Book Trust releases a book of stories around a theme. As part an annual campaign to get Scotland writing, the public were asked to write pieces on ‘nourish’ and what it means to them. Hundreds of wonderful stories from across Scotland were submitted, and can be viewed here.
International chart-topper and singing sensation, Jessie J is calling on people across Scotland to join her in supporting the Stroke Association’s latest campaign: Lost for Words. Continue reading Lost for Words: Jessie J calls on Scots to add their voice to Stroke Association campaign
