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1 Feb 2013

Scottish government failing climate change targets, say critics

Scottish Greens have said the next generation is being left to compensate for the Scottish Government's failure to meet climate change targets.
29 Jan 2013

Salmond to be quizzed on tax, welfare and the environment

Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond will answer questions on tax, welfare, the environment and more as he gives the Jimmy Reid Memorial Lecture tonight.
29 Dec 2012

Bid to end six-figure salary executive culture in Scotland

The Scottish government now has a "golden opportunity" to call time on six figure salaries in the public sector, say critics of a high pay culture.
16 Dec 2012

Trump faces censure for 'sick' Lockerbie advert jibe

Controversial billionaire property developer Donald Trump faces a complaint with the Advertising Standards Authority over a 'sick' advert.
12 Dec 2012

Scottish government consultation on equal marriage bill
12 Dec 2012

Welcome for Scots consultation on draft Marriage and Civil Partnership Bill

The Scottish government's publication of proposed legislation to introduce same-sex marriage and accompanying reforms has been welcomed by civic groups.
1 Dec 2012

Scottish carers delighted by support services victory

After online and in-person pressure, the Scottish Government has announced regulations to ensure that carers are not charged for support services.
28 Nov 2012

Unpaid Scottish carers concerned about financial charges

Today (28 November 2012) MSPs in the Scottish Parliament are debating the Social Care Scotland Bill that will determine the support offered to unpaid carers for those with debilitating illnesses or disabilities.
8 Nov 2012

Scottish government pledges more money for Malawi

The Scottish Government has announced at least £1.2 million to kick start vital projects next year that will help communities in Malawi out of poverty.
2 Nov 2012

New Scottish tax body asked to 'design out' tax avoidance

The Scottish Finance Secretary must end tax avoidance by large companies such as Starbucks as it gains more tax powers in Scotland, Greens say.

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