3 h. ago Employer joins calls for cuts to West Dunbartonshire GP support staff to be reversed to ensure 'thousands aren't left out to dry'

The Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland says that the political groups must rally together to "ensure these cuts do not happen".

Politics

31 h. ago Demonstration held as union warns West Dunbartonshire GP support staff cuts will affect most vulnerable

A demonstration was staged at the offices of West Dunbartonshire HSCP and West Dunbartonshire Council to voice opposition to job cuts to the region's GP support staff.

Events

2 w. ago Dumbarton MSP slams 'devastating' cuts to GP support staff as she calls for move to be reversed

Dumbarton's Labour MSP Jackie Baillie has taken aim at the SNP over cuts to vital GP support staff in West Dunbartonshire.

Politics

3 w. ago IRS reportedly set to fire 7,000 workers at the height of tax

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Economics

3 w. ago IRS reportedly set to fire 6,000 workers at the height of tax

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Economics

3 w. ago Ofgem reveals ‘low or no standing charge’ energy tariff plan to help cut bills

Standing charges are applied daily, regardless of how much energy the customer uses, and many campaigners say they affect vulnerable customers more.

Economics