Holyrood’s Social Security Committee has raised deep concerns with Universal Credit in its latest report into in-work poverty. The report warns that people due to move from Tax Credits to Universal Credit face significant issues and a dramatic culture change. Continue reading Holyrood’s Social Security Committee expresses ‘deep concerns’ over Universal Credit
Scotland’s Social Security Committee has launched an inquiry into whether the social security system adequately supports tenants in both the private rented sector and social housing. Continue reading Holyrood committee to investigate the impact of Social Security on rented housing
Budget proposes an extra £2 billion spend
Greens secure extra funding for local government
The Scottish Government’s budget was passed last night with the support of the Scottish Greens. A last minute deal ensured the minority government got their programme through parliament, but the Budget has been criticised by both the Conservatives and Scottish Labour. Continue reading Scottish Budget: “Additional spending on public services”
Proposals to increase the use of electronic tags and reduce the period that people with prior convictions must disclose convictions for have received the backing of MSPs on the Scottish Parliament’s Justice Committee. Continue reading Measures to reduce reoffending backed by MSPs
Paediatric inpatient services in St John’s Hospital will begin to be restored in March, it was announced yesterday. NHS Lothian will reinstate the service from Monday to Friday each week to provide 24-hour services to children in West Lothian. Continue reading Partial reinstatement of children’s services at St John’s
The SNP government’s Finance Bill is facing defeat tomorrow unless Finance Minister Derek Mackay can negotiate a last ditch deal with the Scottish Greens. Continue reading Scotland’s Budget: Greens hold the key as Government defeat looms large
A Holyrood Committee has supported a Bill to reduce fuel poverty in Scotland – but the Committee has called for additional measures to put an end to thousands of people lacking the means to keep their homes warm. Continue reading Holyrood committee backs beefed-up Fuel Poverty Bill
Funding increase will help deliver affordable housing
Continue reading Budget promises more affordable homes for Scotland
Student film-makers are being encouraged to enter a nation-wide competition to produce a short film on the impact the Scottish Parliament has had in their area. Continue reading Twenty years of Holyrood: short film competition launched
Finance Secretary urges MSPs to back the Scottish Budget
