Social distancing regulations introduced to slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) have been extended to protect workers. The adjustments to the regulations include formalising the two metre distancing rules to…
Teachers will submit an estimated grade based on a pupil’s performance in each subject across the year which will be checked and validated by the SQA. Awards will be given…
Today, the Job Retention Scheme goes live. There is a useful step-by-step guide for employers to use when making a claim to make sure the application is made properly to…
Thankfully, my constituent stuck in a remote region of the Amazon has returned. However, this was with no help from the Foreign Office. It was in fact a French Ambassador…
A much deserved pay rise and improvement to sick pay conditions for those essential workers serving the most vulnerable people in our communities. The Scottish Government is working hard to…
There are far too many people who are falling through the cracks in the system. The UK Government’s steps to protect incomes and welfare must be more robust and catch…
Families of constituents stuck in remote part of Peru have been told by a consul to ask their MP to put pressure on UK Ministers. This is simply not good…
There are around 2 million carers in the UK; experts say that around 25% are currently having to self-isolate. Many will be struggling to make ends meet, which is why…
The Scottish Government has launched Ready Scotland – a scheme for those who are fit and able and want to volunteer in their community to assist tackling covid-19. Already, over…
It is disappointing that it has taken this long for the UK government to announce measures for millions of self-employed people across the UK, and it is extremely concerning that…