Government ‘acts like Boys From The Blackstuff’s Yosser Hughes over strikes law’
The UK Government has been accused at Westminster of acting like Yosser Hughes over a strikes law. Former TUC president…
Mounting cost of energy bills support sends public borrowing to February record
The soaring cost of energy bills support sent UK Government borrowing ballooning to a record £16.7 billion last month, according…
Firefighters accept revised pay deal to avert strikes
Firefighters have voted to accept a pay deal aimed at averting strike action, with a union leader hailing the settlement…
Scotland’s economy avoids recession with growth of 0.1% in final quarter of 2022
Scotland avoided entering recession at the end of 2022, with new figures showing the economy grew by 0.1% in the…
Scottish Energy Secretary urges UK Government to keep price guarantee
The Scottish Government has called for the UK Government to continue the energy price guarantee at its current rate after…
Spending on health and net-zero could squeeze future budget, economists warn
The Scottish Government could be forced to make cuts of 13% to public services in the next four years if…
TUC leader urges Government to come clean on ‘spiteful’ minimum service Bill
The new head of the TUC has urged the Government to come clean about the “spiteful and draconian” nature of…
Scotland passes gender recognition reform bill, making it easier to legally change gender
Scotland’s lawmakers passed controversial legislation which will make it easier for transgender people to legally change their gender, despite the…
Sturgeon urges Harper to intervene in rail dispute as more strikes loom
Scotland’s First Minister and the STUC are urging the UK Transport Secretary to intervene immediately to help end the dispute…
Scotland’s transport minister calls on UK Government to end rail dispute
A Scottish minister has called on the UK Government to end a rail dispute that will have a catastrophic impact…
DS Smith reveals £100m support for pension fund amid mini-budget market chaos
Packaging firm DS Smith has revealed it loaned its pension scheme up to £100 million to help it weather the…