Hundreds of prisoners in Scotland to be freed early from next month to ease overcrowding
An estimated 260 to 390 inmates are expected to be eligible for release, with the Scottish Prison Service managing the ...
Scotland 'unlikely' to meet 2030 car use target
Scotland is "unlikely" to meet its 2030 climate change target to reduce car use, according to public spending watchdogs.
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Child poverty in Scotland predicted to fall – but remains well above target
The JRF’s annual poverty barometer, which analyses information from the Office for Budget Responsibility, indicates Scotland ...
Swinney rules out working with Reform on future Scottish budget
Scotland’s First Minister has said there is “absolutely no way” he would work with Reform UK to pass a Scottish budget if the ...
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Scotland’s unveils more lenient rent controls
Scotland will cap rent increases at CPI+1% up to a maximum of 6% within a rent control area, a more relaxed policy compared ...
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JRF: Scotland making progress in child poverty reduction but action still required
A new report by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) has praised the Scottish Government for making progress on reducing ...
‘Softer’ rent controls in Scotland applauded as Bill progresses
Predictability of the 'cap rent controls system' has been welcomed but industry body expresses concern it will deter ...
Police call for ‘clarity’ over assisted deaths for 16-year-olds in Scotland
A senior police officer has said “clarity” is needed over proposals that could allow terminally ill 16-year-olds in Scotland ...