UNDERSTANDING DEVOLVED TAXATION
The World Bank, stated that: “Programmes providing health, education infrastructure and other services are important in achieving the...
SCOTLAND’S BOXERS: “BE BOLD, BRAVE AND AT YOUR BEST”
That was the advice given to the eight boxers of Scotland’s Commonwealth Games Team by Performance Director and National Coach Craig...
This week is National Consumer Week
Consumer Advice Scotland are encouraging everyone to become ‘savvy spenders’ by making informed choices about the things we spend money...
Scottish Households Pay the Highest Electricity Bills in the World
New City AM research has found that people in the UK pay the highest electricity bills anywhere on the planet. The data, compiled by...
The Autumn Statement's Impact on Scotland
Kenneth asks the First Minister what the Scottish Government anticipates the impact will be on Scotland of today's Autumn Statement. To...
UK Chancellor Announces Package of Tax Rises and Spending Cuts
The UK Government’s Autumn Statement today fails to address the pressure on Scotland’s devolved budget to help people with the cost of...
World COPD Day
Yesterday I met with Asthma + Lung UK to mark World COPD Day. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a group of lung conditions...
Cabinet Secretary Presents on Need to Continue Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance
Last night, I convened a Cross-Party Group (CPG) on Life Sciences meeting on antimicrobial resistance (AMR), attended by 41 MSPs,...
Scotland at COP27
Following the cautious progress made during COP26 in Glasgow, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP announced an additional £5 million of...
Friday's Employment Fayre A Success
Last Friday, Patricia Gibson MP and I held our 11th Employment Fayre, the first since the pandemic, in Saltcoats Town Hall. Employers...
