11 h. ago Wishaw MSP encourages charities working with young people to apply to £50,000 fund

The Persimmon Charitable Foundation is welcoming applications from registered charities for projects working with 14- to 25-year-olds to support them in their education, or into training or work.

Economics

37 h. ago Clydesdale MSP returns to Scottish Government following maternity leave

Mairi McAllan has become housing minister taking over from Paul McLennan.

Politics

63 h. ago Rutherglen MSP welcomes £6.6 million of funding to reduce waiting times in Lanarkshire

This investment is part of the Scottish Government’s £200 million commitment in the Programme for Government to increase NHS capacity, reduce delayed discharge, and improve the flow of patients through hospitals.

Economics

3 d. ago Lanarkshire MSP calls on Holyrood to make sure OAPs aren't left behind on winter fuel payments

More than 75 per cent of pensioners in England and Wales will be entitled to the new annual payment of up to £300 after the Labour government abandoned one of its first, and most controversial, policies.

Politics

8 d. ago Woman who won payout after rape case dropped welcomes new review scheme

A new pilot gives rape victims the right to ask for their case to be reviewed if it emerges prosecutors plan to drop investigations.

Events

2 w. ago Lanarkshire MSP welcomes payouts over forced prepayment meter fitting

A total of £74million is being paid out by eight energy firms. This includes Scottish Power, EDF, E.ON, Octopus, Utility Warehouse, Good Energy, Tru Energy and Ecotricity.

Politics

2 w. ago Thousands of energy customers to receive compensation over prepayment meter force

Several major energy companies have agreed to pay back millions

Economics

2 w. ago Energy customers who had prepayment meters forcibly installed to get £1000 compensation

Thousands of energy customers who has prepayment meters installed without their permission will be entitled to up to £1000 compensation.

Economics

2 w. ago East Kilbride MSP welcomes Carer Support Payment stats for South Lanarkshire

Collette Stevenson said: “These numbers show the real impact of the SNP’s commitment to supporting carers."

Politics

3 w. ago Motherwell and Wishaw MSP to lead Holyrood debate on problem gambling and public health

Problem gambling can cause massive impacts on finances, health, and wellbeing. People experiencing problem gambling face stigmatisation and this can put-off people from seeking support when it’s needed.

Politics

3 w. ago Lanarkshire MSP calls for government to help parents using Wishaw neonatal unit

Conservative Meghan Gallacher raised concerns about the uncertain and traumatising situation many face when dealing with neonatal services in Scotland.

Politics

3 w. ago Wishaw MSP backing new Scottish Government campaign to find more foster carers

Foster carers play a vital role in supporting and providing safe and loving foster homes to children and young people. They are key to the Scottish Government’s ambition of delivering The Promise by 2030.

Politics

3 w. ago Coatbridge & Chryston MSP Fulton MacGregor urging people to replace Radio Teleswitch Service electricity meters ahead of national switch

Plea comes as new figures have revealed that 5100 RTS meters are still in operation in North Lanarkshire.

Politics

3 w. ago 'Enough is enough': MSP says death of East Kilbride teen 'has stunned Scotland' as local politicians pay tribute

The Central Scotland Labour MSP was among local politicians who paid tributes online following the shock death of 16-year-old Kayden Moy.

Politics

4 w. ago Airdrie & Shotts MSP Neil Gray welcomes statistics showing 'success' of Scottish Government’s Carer Support Payment

More than £89.5 million, including £8,206,100 in North Lanarkshire, has now been issued in vital financial support to carers throughout Scotland since it was piloted in November 2023.

Politics

last month Motherwell and Wishaw MSP hits out at UK Government's immigration proposals

The SNP’s Clare Adamson joined calls from the care sector and other industries for Sir Keir Starmer to urgently abandon his proposed restrictions on international recruitment

Politics

last month MSP slams Scottish Government’s “broken promise” to eradicate delayed discharge in NHS Lanarkshire.

Meghan Gallacher's call comes after new statistics from Public Health Scotland showed that over 60,000 bed days were lost in March alone because of so-called bed-blocking across Scotland’s hospitals.

Politics