6 h. ago Prep school teachers to strike over 'worst teachers' pension scheme in Scotland'

The EIS teaching union

Events

2 w. ago Universal credit claimants not required to work up by 1.1 million in a year

There were 8.3 million people overall on universal credit in October, a rise from 7.2 million at the same point last year.

Economics

2 w. ago MSP hails number of free bus journeys made by young people from West Lothian

This follows news earlier this month that over 250 million free bus journeys have been made across Scotland since the SNP launched the scheme in January 2022. The total number of journeys has now risen to more than 257 million.

Politics

3 w. ago Free public transport for thousands in Glasgow to start ‘in months’

GLASGOW is set to become the first city in Scotland to trial a free public transport scheme in months. Back in February, we told how councillors approved a £225,000 budget offering concessionary travel to 1,000 residents. It came after the Scottish Government’s Just Commission recommended a trial scheme in 2021. The initiative aims to explore...

Politics

4 w. ago Families across Scotland to receive letter this week confirming £150 energy bill rebate

More than 240,000 households across Scotland will qualify for the Warm Home Discount scheme for the first time this winter.

Economics

4 w. ago Warm Home Discount: what is it, as 100,000 homes in Scotland to get £150 energy scheme payment – eligibility

Scots on certain benefits could see extra help with winter bills 💡

Economics