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scottish government

December 15, 2017

Proposals to reform income tax in Scotland

The Scottish government's Draft Budget proposes a new Starter Rate of tax, and would raise additional revenues for the NHS and other public services.
November 25, 2017

Campaign to exempt care-leavers from council tax wins impact award

The Children’s Society campaign to exempt young care leavers from paying council tax – which has seen 13,000 benefit so far -- has been recognised with an award.
November 17, 2017

Church of Scotland welcomes ruling on minimum pricing for alcohol

The Church of Scotland has welcomed a UK Supreme Court decision that will allow the Scottish Government to press on with plans to introduce a minimum unit price for alcohol.
October 25, 2017

Plan to make Scotland 'best place in the world' for British Sign Language users

An action plan which aims to make Scotland the best place in the world for British Sign Language users to live, work and visit has been unveiled.
October 9, 2017

Former Church of Scotland Moderator appointed to homelessness task group

A former Moderator of the Church of Scotland who used the role to demand action to end homelessness has been appointed to a Scottish Government task group.
October 6, 2017

Quakers in Britain welcome Scottish Government decision to ban fracking.

Quakers in Britain have welcomed the Scottish government announcement on 3 October 2017 that fracking is set to be permanently banned following "overwhelming" public support for outlawing the controversial process,
October 5, 2017

Shelter Scotland calls for flexible first month's rent under Universal Credit

More and more social tenants in Scotland are struggling to pay the first month’s rent in advance as a result of welfare reforms, making it even more difficult for them to find and keep a home, according to a report from Shelter Scotland.Published in collaboration with Scottish Federation of Housing Associations.
October 4, 2017

Equality Commission in Scotland announces City Deals strategy

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has launched a programme of work in Scotland to engage with Local Authorities and their partners across the country on City Region Deals.
September 22, 2017

New support for young carers in Scotland

The Scottish government has announced a new package of support for young carers who do not qualify for Carer's Allowance.
September 8, 2017

Scotland to extend free personal care to under-65s

The Scottish Government has announced that in Scotland free personal care will be available to everyone who needs it, regardless of age.