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Council Tax Frozen in Scotland

All 32 local authorities across Scotland have chosen to freeze council tax following a Scottish Government commitment to compensate those who do so. Finance Secretary Kate Forbes said: “With people facing unprecedented challenges and extra pressures, now is a time to work together to provide stability and certainty. “In the budget for the year ahead I took the significant step of providing £90 million to support a national council tax freeze, giving local authorities the option to support families while ensuring there would be no impact on vital local services.…

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has officially launched the Scottish National Investment Bank. It will be backed by £2bn of Scottish Government funding over the next decade Scot Gov: “It will help to tackle some of the biggest challenges Scotland faces now and in years to come, delivering economic, social and environmental returns.” (SCOT GOV PRESS RELEASE via www.gov.scot) The Scottish National Investment Bank has officially opened for business with the completion of its first major investment. It is the UK’s first mission-led development bank and it is being capitalised by…

The Scottish Government have introduced new regulations via The Scottish Parliament on smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in all homes. Legislation due to come into effect will mean that the standards which currently apply to private rented property and new-builds will also eventually be extended to all homes in Scotland. The following article is replicated from The Scottish Parliament Information Website (Source Link at the foot of this page) ‘SPICe has received a number of enquiries on forthcoming changes to the law for smoke and heat alarms in homes. This…

Statement on EU and UK Government talks by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon Commenting on the EU and UK Government talks, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said: It is beyond belief that in the midst of a global pandemic and deep recession the Prime Minister is telling Scotland to get ready for a disastrous No Deal Brexit. “With less than three months until the end of the transition period, businesses and people across Scotland will be in despair at this extraordinary statement. “At best this is reckless brinkmanship. At worst it means…

HIGHLIGHTS | Scotland 1-0 Slovakia | UEFA Nations League Scotland extended our unbeaten run to seven matches with a 1-0 victory over Slovakia at Hampden. Lyndon Dykes grabbed the goal for Steve Clarke’s side, ensuring we stayed top of Group B2 of the Nations League. Scotland stretched their unbeaten run to over a year as Lyndon Dykes’ second international goal secured a Nations League win over Slovakia. The Queens Park Rangers forward slammed home the winner in the second half to earn a victory that leaves Steve Clarke’s men top…

NHS Louisa Jordan – New medical facility in Glasgow named after Scottish First World War Nurse The new NHS Scotland medical facility being created at the Scottish Events Campus (SEC) in Glasgow is the NHS Louisa Jordan. (This article is from the gov.scot website) Health Secretary Jeane Freeman announced the temporary hospital will be named after Sister Louisa Jordan, a First World War nurse who died on active service in Serbia in 1915 while providing much-needed care to an area of dire need as part of the Scottish Women’s Hospitals…

17/02/20: Highlights of the weekend’s Scottish Premier League games as Celtic maintain their lead at the top of the table. At the foot of the table Hearts and Hamilton remain in the bottom two positions after a 2-2 draw. **The following highlight videos are embedded via You Tube and are not hosted on this website** Visit The SPFL You Tube Channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakRszbIjjGYtFrDPeg5Ieg ABERDEEN 1 – 2 CELTIC Late Ajer Goal Seals it for the Celts Rangers 1-0 Livingston Hagi Assist as Arfield Goal Earns Three Points Kilmarnock 1-2 Hibernian…

Five Sisters Zoo is home to a wonderful variety of 180 species of mammals, birds and reptiles from around the world. Get up close to rescued circus bears and lions, wolves and lynx, gibbons, meerkats, monkeys, otters, crocodiles, owls, lemurs and many more. Walk through areas and large indoor Reptile House. MORE INFO:

Feb 19th 2020 – Migration Minister Ben Macpherson said: “The UK Government’s immigration proposals are an insult to Scotland – they completely disregard the needs of our employers, our public services and our communities. “There is a clear need for a fundamentally different approach to migration policy to reflect Scotland’s distinct demographic and geographical needs. The UK Government promised a system that would deliver for all of the UK including Scotland yet these proposals do not reflect the clear evidence from employers, local authorities, universities and experts about their needs.…

17 Feb 2020 – First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has outlined new appointments to the Scottish Government and cabinet. Following her delivery of the Scottish Budget, Kate Forbes has been nominated as Cabinet Secretary for Finance, while Fiona Hyslop will build on a hugely successful period as External Affairs Secretary by taking responsibility for the economy as Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Fair Work and Culture. As the process of Brexit, and the discussion on Scotland’s constitutional future move into a new phase, Michael Russell’s responsibilities will be expanded as Cabinet Secretary…

Category: Scottish Media

Council Tax Frozen in Scotland

First Minister launches Scottish National Investment Bank

Smoke and Heat Alarms in Homes (New Law FAQs)

First Minister Statement on EU and UK Government talks

Scotland win against Slovakia & Czech Republic

New Corona Virus medical facility in Glasgow

SPFL Highlights 17/2/20

Five Sisters Zoo – West Lothian

‘UK immigration plans devastating for Scotland’

First Minister announces new Scot Gov cabinet positions