Holyrood’s Finance and Constitution Committee is not in a position to recommend legislative consent to the EU Withdrawal Bill, says a parliamentary report published today. Continue reading Brexit: no deal, says Holyrood committee
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No big deal? Communities must be involved in City Deals, says Holyrood committee
There are significant issues with Scotland’s City Region Deals that must be addressed, according to a Holyrood Committee’s Deal or No Deal report. In the report published today, the Local Government and Communities Committee recognises that these Deals are in their infancy but outlines a number of concerns on the economic growth projects. Continue reading No big deal? Communities must be involved in City Deals, says Holyrood committee
Keeping Scotland in Europe: next few months offer “window of opportunity,” says FM
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said today that the first few months of 2018 are a window of opportunity for all those working to protect Scotland’s place in Europe and particularly our membership of the European Single Market. Continue reading Keeping Scotland in Europe: next few months offer “window of opportunity,” says FM
Wightman: Government must act on housing repairs to tackle fuel poverty
Fuel poverty will not be eliminated in Scotland until the government takes action to fix the one in two homes that have issues with weather-tightness and structural stability, says a Green MSP. Continue reading Wightman: Government must act on housing repairs to tackle fuel poverty
Home truths: Edinburgh’s housing stock depleted by short-term lets
Capital-ism: Edinburgh landlords fill their boots while waiting lists grow longer
More than 30 landlords are operating lucrative short term letting businesses in Scotland’s capital, a new report reveals, adding to the pressure on Edinburgh’s housing stock. Continue reading Home truths: Edinburgh’s housing stock depleted by short-term lets
“Staggering”: £100 million a year to plug welfare gap
More than £100 million is spent each year to help relieve the worst impact of UK Government welfare cuts and support those on low incomes, the Scottish Government has said. This includes mitigating the bedroom tax for over 70,000 people, saving them an average of £650 a year, and providing £33 million support through the Scottish Welfare Fund, which has helped over 265,000 households since 2013, providing goods such as nappies and food. Continue reading “Staggering”: £100 million a year to plug welfare gap
Prime Minister Theresa May’s Christmas Message 2017
Prime Minister Theresa May wishes a Happy Christmas to everyone celebrating in the UK and all around the world.
Continue reading Prime Minister Theresa May’s Christmas Message 2017
Making maths fun: John Swinney launches Christmas Maths Challenge
Primary pupils across Scotland received a series of festive-themed maths puzzles to take home for the school holiday as part of a drive to encourage more positive attitudes towards numeracy and maths. The five puzzles are aimed at Primary Six pupils and their families to complete over the holidays as a fun way of exploring maths outside the classroom. Continue reading Making maths fun: John Swinney launches Christmas Maths Challenge