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Period products law to come into force in Scotland

Scotland will become the first country in the world to protect the right to free period products in law when new legislation comes into force on Monday. The Period Products Act means councils and education providers will be legally required to make ...

14 Aug 2022 at 01:01

Scotland

Sturgeon: Anti-abortion protests should be outside Parliament, not hospitals

Nicola Sturgeon has called for anti-abortion activists to protest outside the Scottish Parliament rather than intimidating people at hospitals. There have been mounting calls for buffer zones to be introduced around abortion clinics to protect ...

21 Apr 2022 at 16:25

Scotland

Labour MSP calls for country-wide free access to reusable nappy schemes

A Scottish Labour MSP is calling for Scotland-wide free access to reusable nappy schemes in a bid to help families reduce their bills. Households could save an estimated £1,400 by switching from single-use to reusable nappies, Monica Lennon ...

24 Apr 2022 at 15:25

P&O boss accused of ‘corporate terrorism’ during Holyrood appearance

The chief executive of P&O Ferries has been accused of “corporate terrorism” after sacking 800 seafarers. Peter Hebblethwaite appeared before the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee on Tuesday, and was repeatedly lambasted by MSPs for ...

29 Mar 2022 at 14:25

Scotland

Michael Matheson pledges ‘massive increase’ in funding for walking and cycling

The draft Scottish budget will deliver a “massive increase” in funding for walking and cycling infrastructure across Scotland, the Net Zero Secretary has told MSPs. Michael Matheson said money for active travel would reach £150 million, a ...

01 Feb 2022 at 12:55

Scotland

Women forced to give up babies asked to share experiences

Women who were forced or coerced into giving their children up for adoption are being asked to come forward and talk about their experiences. An estimated 250,000 families were affected by the historical practice of forced adoption in ...

26 Jan 2022 at 13:55

Scotland

Care home restrictions eased as isolation cut and more visitors allowed

Care home restrictions in Scotland are being eased, with self-isolation times reduced or removed. Social care minister Kevin Stewart announced that patients being transferred from hospital will no longer have to isolate for two weeks ...

20 Jan 2022 at 11:55

Scotland

Four politicians take on MoonWalk to raise funds for breast cancer charity

Politicians are set to brave the dark on Saturday evening as they take on the MoonWalk to raise funds for a breast cancer charity. SNP MSP Christina McKelvie will be joined by Labour’s Monica Lennon, Gillian Mackay from the Scottish ...

11 Jun 2022 at 01:01

Scotland

Windfall tax on energy giants would kill off investment, says UK minister

The UK Government believes a windfall tax on energy companies would kill off investment and cost jobs, energy minister Greg Hands has said. He also said the Scottish Government’s opposition to new nuclear power stations is ...

11 May 2022 at 12:25

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NHS Lanarkshire is now ’emergency-only service’, suggests Labour leader

NHS Lanarkshire is now an “emergency-only service”, Anas Sarwar has suggested after the health board said its GPs will focus only on the most serious cases. During First Minister’s Questions on Thursday, Nicola Sturgeon ...

13 Jan 2022 at 15:14

Scotland

Every penny of future policies will be aimed at reducing poverty, vows Yousaf

Humza Yousaf has said “every penny and pound” of future Scottish Government commitments will be examined to ensure it is targeted at tackling poverty. Speaking at an anti-poverty summit in Edinburgh, the First Minister ...

03 May 2023 at 14:45

Scotland

Rolling back on free school meals would ‘betray’ children, Yousaf warned

Humza Yousaf is being urged to recommit to rolling out free school meals to all youngsters across Scotland, as the First Minister said “targeting help” might be needed to assist those most in need. His comments came ...

03 May 2023 at 13:59

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