The Scottish Government is calling on the UK Government to make radical changes to tackle poverty and inequality in the UK. Continue reading Scottish Government: Westminster must heed UN and reverse harmful policies
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Scotish Government starts process for a new independence referendum
The Scottish Government has published legislation to set the rules for any referendum within the competence of the Scottish Parliament. The SNP, supported by the Scottish Greens, want to hold a referendum before the end of next year – but they need Westminster’s permission, and it’s unlikely that the current UK government will give their assent. Continue reading Scotish Government starts process for a new independence referendum
Funding to support vulnerable EU citizens in Scotland
- Up to £9 million has been made available for voluntary and community sector organisations to support vulnerable EU citizens
- More than 600,000 people have now applied to the EU Settlement Scheme
Continue reading Funding to support vulnerable EU citizens in Scotland
Turning the Tide on Plastic Pollution
“Today I am taking action to turn the tide on plastic pollution, and ensure we leave our environment in a better state for future generations” – Environment Secretary Michael Gove. Continue reading Turning the Tide on Plastic Pollution
Scottish Secretary welcomes latest Labour Market Statistics
Latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that Scotland’s overall labour market provides a positive picture. Scotland’s unemployment rate at 3.2% is the lowest on record and below that of the UK as a whole at 3.8%. Continue reading Scottish Secretary welcomes latest Labour Market Statistics
Defence Secretary calls for veteran-led support to be at the heart of mental health services
Defence Secretary Penny Mordaunt has announced a new package of measures to boost mental health support for ex-service personnel. Continue reading Defence Secretary calls for veteran-led support to be at the heart of mental health services
Further £25 million committed to Holocaust Memorial
Prime Minister Theresa May has been joined by the four living former Prime Ministers to back the new Holocaust Memorial and Learning Centre in London. Continue reading Further £25 million committed to Holocaust Memorial
Government acts to safeguard UK elections
- New laws will bar people from running for office if found guilty of intimidating or abusive behaviour
- Online election material must clearly show who has produced it
- Consultation to strengthen laws on foreign donations will be launched
Revenue crackdown on black market puppy dealers
More than £5 million has been raised by a HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) taskforce tackling dishonest dog breeders selling pups on the black market. Continue reading Revenue crackdown on black market puppy dealers
Charity calls for end to Universal Credit five week wait as food bank demand soars
New data released today shows April 2018 to March 2019 to be the busiest year for food banks in the Trussell Trust’s network since the charity opened.
During the past year, 1,583,668 three-day emergency food supplies were given to people in crisis in the UK; more than half a million of these (577,618) went to children. This is an 18.8% increase on the previous year. Continue reading Charity calls for end to Universal Credit five week wait as food bank demand soars