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Sep 2, 2021 · 12:12pm: Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar says NHS staff were under-resourced and overworked before Covid, before criticising the government’s record on waiting times.The First Minister points to the waiting times recovery plan, which she said was having an impact before Covid. She says the pandemic has placed significant pressure on the NHS and before Covid, it was changing demographics ...
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MSPs to vote on ending 'double jobbing' at Holyrood and …
1 day ago · 'Double jobbing' by MSPs could be outlawed in time for the next election if the Scottish Parliament backs a bill on the matter next week. Dual mandates allowing MSPs to simultaneously sit as MPs or peers will be banned under legislation currently going through Holyrood.. Members are to vote on stage three of the Scottish Elections (Representation and Reform) Bill next week.
Pat McFadden: Government should adopt Silicon Valley mindset
2 days ago · Intergovernmental minister Pat McFadden has pledged to make the government "more like a start up" as part of his plans to reform the state.. McFadden announced a £100m innovation fund to introduce the 'test and learn' culture of Silicon Valley across public services.
New multi-million government funding to make Scotland world …
2 days ago · The Scottish Government has announced a series of measures to unleash start-up talent and bridge the gender gap in the entrepreneurial sector. As part of the £15m allocated to the start-up economy in the draft Scottish Budget 2025/26, £4m will be invested in encouraging female entrepreneurs. The ...
Scottish Public Service Awards: Police Authority chair recognised …
1 day ago · The outgoing chair of the Scottish Police Authority Martyn Evans has won the Lifetime Achievement award at an annual ceremony celebrating public service. Evans, who will step down from the SPA board in January, was just one of the recipients at the Scottish Public Service Awards, which took place in ...
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Lords to examine if Scotland Office should be 'strengthened' in …
Feb 26, 2024 · A House of Lords Committee is to look at the arguments for beefing-up the Scotland Office. Peers will also consider "whether there is scope to strengthen" the Wales Office and Northern Ireland Office as part of an inquiry into the governance of the Union.