Tag: pensions
In the news: Royal’s pay, ‘Salmond mince’ Gorbachev at 90 and...
A couple of ex-pat royals have been making the news. For an interesting diversion on the story Statista had look at the...
Pensions reforms imposed without consultation
The UK Government is set to change the long term pensions arrangements of half a million Scots without consulting the Scottish Government. The Chief...
Labour condemned after MPs fail to vote against pension reforms
By a Newsnet reporter The Labour party has been accused of letting the Tories off the hook over the issue of pension reforms. The attack...
Labour divided on pension-plan strike action
By G.A.Ponsonby The Labour party in Scotland is at odds with its leader in England over how to react to next week’s national...
Labour MSP calls for Scottish Parliament to go on strike
By G.A.Ponsonby A Labour MSP has caused controversy after demanding the Scottish Parliament join a national strike to be held on 30th of November.Paul...
Scottish independence will make welfare more affordable according to report
By G.A.Ponsonby An independent Scotland would be better placed to fund welfare benefits and pensions according to figures contained in the Government Expenditure & Revenue...
Swinney unveils budget for jobs and health but there will be...
By G.A.Ponsonby The Scottish Government’s Finance Secretary John Swinney has announced his spending plans for the next three years in a budget designed to...