In a recent meeting in Edinburgh, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Scottish First Minister John Swinney engaged in ‘helpful’ talks regarding the Scottish government’s plan to eliminate the two-child benefit cap. This cap, part of a UK-wide policy, prevents…
The Scottish government, led by Finance Secretary Shona Robison, has announced plans to scrap the controversial two-child benefit cap that limits financial support for families with more than two children. This policy, introduced by the UK Conservative government in 2017,…
The Scottish government, led by Finance Secretary Shona Robison, has announced plans to abolish the controversial two-child benefit cap affecting 15,000 children in Scotland. This move aims to lift families out of poverty and will be complemented by changes to…
Audit Scotland has issued a warning that urgent reforms are necessary for the NHS in Scotland, citing a lack of clear planning amid growing demand. Despite increased funding and staffing, patient numbers have dropped since the Covid-19 pandemic. Health Secretary…
Police Scotland’s Operation Silhouette has led to 36 arrests and significant drug seizures, including £6 million worth of cocaine and cannabis. Recent dawn raids across multiple police divisions aimed at dismantling a newly identified organized crime group also highlighted ongoing…
Scotland’s prisons are nearing crisis levels, prompting the government to consider early prisoner releases. Scottish Conservatives argue for deporting foreign criminals to ease overcrowding. Current statistics show foreign nationals make up 7.6% of the prison population, with concerns from Tory…
The Scottish government has postponed its National Care Service initiative, which seeks to centralize social care under a national body, despite Health Secretary Neil Gray’s assurances that the policy is not scrapped. This delay, attributed to financial uncertainties and opposition…
The Scottish government is embroiled in a £170 million legal dispute following the collapse of its ambitious bottle return scheme. Waste management firm Biffa is suing, claiming negligence after the project, originally set to launch in August 2023, was postponed…
