SNP scheme to boost protected areas fails as just 1 in 3 sites improve Just a third of protected areas earmarked by the Scottish Government for special attention three years ago have improved in quality, it has
Bed cuts lay bare the ‘deliberate downgrade’ of major hospital The number of beds at one of central Scotland’s biggest hospitals reduced significantly over recent years, despite promises it would not be
Grievances by officers against Police Scotland double in 12 months The number of grievances made by police officers to single force bosses in the last year has doubled, new figures have shown.
Scotland dodges recession – but more work for the SNP still to do Scotland’s economy returned to growth in the last quarter, meaning technical recession has been avoided north of the border.
Scotland’s ‘high risk’ NHS buildings revealed Mental health facilities, maternity units and some of Scotland’s largest acute hospitals are among those whose buildings are deemed to be a
5 measures SNP must adopt as Scotland stands on brink of recession The Scottish Conservatives have set out five key initiatives to boost the country’s economy – with Scotland potentially 24 hours away from r
Huge rich-poor divide revealed in u18 pregnancies Girls under the age of 18 in deprived areas are seven times more likely to get pregnant than those in the wealthiest areas, new figures have
Poverty report exposes SNP’s neglect of colleges The SNP’s attitude to college education has been criticised in a comprehensive report about poverty in Scotland.
Campaign goes live on Frank’s Law A bill to introduce Frank’s Law – a guarantee that under 65s with conditions such as dementia receive free personal care – has today opened
Report card proves strong opposition An end-of-term report card published by the Scottish Conservatives shows the party has fulfilled its pledge to act as a strong opposition to