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scotland

December 16, 2020

Political inaction on Scottish drug deaths 'shameful'

The Home Office must allow Scotland to adopt a health-led approach in order to tackle the crisis, say drug policy campaigners.
December 2, 2020

Scottish government provides over £540 million in benefit payments since launch of new system

Seven benefits are completely new, and the others are more generous than the UK benefits they replace.
November 19, 2020

Scotland: the threat of a good example?

In recent days devolution has once again become a contentious issue, as Brexiteer politicians in London, without any apparent sense of irony, proclaimed the benefits of being part of a politi
September 9, 2020

Scotland’s independent food banks report lockdown doubled need for food aid

Despite the Scottish Government’s ‘cash first’ approach, independent food banks in Scotland have seen the need for their services double since the start of lockdown.
July 21, 2020

More mental health support for health and social care staff in Scotland

All health and social care workers in Scotland will now have access to mental health support 24 hours a day, seven days a week through a new national helpline.
May 17, 2020

New figures reveal dangerously high levels of financial vulnerability in Scotland

On average, the charity's clients were already in deficit by £13 after paying for key costs like rent and council tax.
May 15, 2020

Ending ‘virtual Parliament’ risks locking out Welsh, Scottish and NI MPs

Democracy experts have called on the government to rethink plans to scrap virtual Parliament proceedings at the end of this month.
March 16, 2020

Covid-19: Scottish government announces £320 million package of support for businesses

The Scottish Finance Secretary has announced new measures to limit the impact of COVID-19 on the country's business community
January 4, 2020

Scottish government delivers 45,000 Baby Boxes in 2019

The latest parent survey shows 100 per cent satisfaction with the box and contents, which include a digital ear thermometer, clothes and a blanket.
December 24, 2019

Scottish government warns on plans for Australian-style immigration system

All Scotland's population growth for the next 25 years is projected to come from migration, in contrast to the rest of the UK where demographic pressures are less pronounced.