Scottish Finance Secretary Shona Robison secures £144m to offset UK Government NI increases, averting major council tax hikes after a successful budget vote. Councils Get Cash for NI Hike as Budget Passes Scottish Holyrood Vote Shona Robison, the Scottish Finance Secretary, announced £144m in funding to help with costs imposed by the UK Government. Robison…
Nicola Sturgeon calls Humza Yousaf’s sacking of the Greens a disaster, highlighting the impact on Scottish politics and stability. Nicola Sturgeon Criticizes Humza Yousaf for Sacking Greens from Government Edinburgh: Nicola Sturgeon is not happy with Humza Yousaf. She called his decision to sack the Greens from the Scottish Government “catastrophic.” Sturgeon had brought the…
Starting in August, secondary school pupils from low-income families will receive free meals Free School Meals for Secondary Pupils Set to Begin in August After Budget Agreement Edinburgh: Free school meals for secondary pupils are coming soon. This is part of a Budget deal between the SNP and Greens. The meals will help kids from…
Today, voters in Liverpool can cast their ballots for the Much Woolton and Hunts Cross seat after a council member stepped down. Voters Head to Polls for Liverpool Council’s First By-Election of 2025 Liverpool: Today is a big day for voters in Liverpool. They’re heading to the polls for the first by-election of the year.…
Bristol’s council is debating a 15% increase in meals on wheels fees, sparking concerns about affordability for vulnerable residents Bristol Councillors Clash Over Proposed 15% Hike for Meals on Wheels Bristol: There’s a bit of a stir going on in the city council over a proposed 15% hike in meals on wheels charges. Some councillors…
The Greens are pushing back against claims of a major policy shift on Bristol’s council homes, insisting the numbers have been misrepresented. Greens Deny U-Turn Over ‘Fire-Sale’ of Bristol Council Homes Bristol: So, the Greens are in hot water over some claims about selling off council homes. They’re saying there’s been a big misunderstanding. Instead…
