Scottish government ditches National Care Service proposals

THE Scottish government has ditched its flagship National Care Service (NCS) proposals after sustained opposition from trade unions and councils.

‘We need bold action to prevent more people facing homelessness’

Ministers urged to unfreeze local housing allowance rates

Southport child-killer Rudakubana sentenced to a minimum of 52 years in prison

SOUTHPORT child-killer Axel Rudakubana was sentenced to a minimum of 52 years in prison today for the “sadistic” murders of three girls.

Palestine Action target electronics plant in Glasgow

A GLASGOW firm supplying services to arms manufacturers with close links to the Israeli military has become the latest target for direct action.

Scottish First Minister defends embattled health secretary at FMQs

SNP First Minister John Swinney rallied once more to the defence of his embattled health secretary Neil Gray who faces growing calls to resign.

Labour likely to try to split rebel MPs, Westminster sources say

New FBU leader says members concerns include investment, climate change, pay and transparency

AFTER spending most of his evenings and weekends since August speaking to firefighters across Britain, Steve Wright is marking his first full week

Grangemouth is how not to do a transition, expert warns MPs

GRANGEMOUTH oil refinery’s immienet closure will stand as a “shining example of how not to do anything,” the Just Transition commissioner warned to

Brewdog owner slammed for ditching living wage for workers while ‘wasting’ money on ‘vapid’ reality TV

TRADE unionists have slammed Brewdog’s James Watt as he splashes his millions on “vapid” TV while ditching the living wage for his workers.

MPs launch new inquiry into reforming Jobcentres

MPs have launched a new inquiry into how jobcentres can be reformed.