When designing programs to assist the poor, it is important to recognize who is most in need of government assistance. Although measures of poverty are often based on income alone, poverty measures based on both income and assets provide greater precision in the analysis of this group since accu...
Wales has scrapped prescription charges and Scotland has plans to do the same. Despite an early set-back the minority Scottish government intends to pursue legislation to set a minimum price for alcohol-a move supported by the UK National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE).These...
The work of Scottish Union Learning, in partnership with trade unions across Scotland, is supported by the Scottish Government. Trade union learning is recognised as being a crucial factor in developing the skills of the Scottish workforce.
TheBritishgovernmentdeclaredthata "properpieceofwork" wasbeingcarriedouttolookintothepossibilityoflinkingScotlandtoNorthernIrelandviaabridgespanningtheIrishSea. Atthemoment, theleadingcandidatesforthelocationsoftheroutearePortpatrickontheScottishcoastandLarneontheNorthernIrishcoast. Lengthaside, thereareanumberofother...
“You have the whole island. In the evenings you can enjoy beautiful views and the peaceful island . You will feel 8 (放松的) when you stay here. I promise that you will fall in love with the beautiful island said the spokesperson from the Scottish government. “Living on the island 9...
s Supreme Court hears ForWomen Scotland’s appeal of a judicial review decision on the legal definition of the word ‘woman’ (this litigation was first lodged in the context of the Scottish government’s definition of ‘woman’ in 2018 legislation on gender representation on public boards). ...
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has called on the Scottish Government to ensure work-based qualifications and training are placed at the centre of ongoing reform to Scotland’s skills system. In a letter sent to the minister for higher and further education,Graeme D...
Spending on schools alone is £7 billion a year it says, adding: ”The Scottish government’s education reform budget on its own is broadly equivalent to total CLD spend across Scotland.” For the latest Scottish education news, analysis and features delivered directly to your inbox, sign up...
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St Magnus International Festival is committed to the Scottish Government’s Fair Work First policy. As an accredited Scottish Living Wage employer, the Festival cares about the rewards and conditions of employment and the well-being of staff and is committed to improving work-life balance of its ...