Scottish legal first as Council’s death by driving guideline is finalised
The Scottish Sentencing Council has finalised its first ever offence guideline, covering the statutory offences of causing death by driving.
£1m for victims as collection rates stay strong
Figures published today by the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) show continued improvement in collection rates across most fine and penalty types in Quarter 4 2022/23, including in both
Claiming Child Benefit for teenagers studying or training after completing their Nationals
Parents have until 31st August to tell HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) that their 16-year-old is continuing their education or training, if they wish to continue receiving Child Benefit.
Scottish Veterans Commissioner praises charity during visit to Hawkhead Centre in Paisley
Andrew Napier, from Paisley, who has been blind since birth due to retinopathy of prematurity (RP), is quite literally singing the praises of Sight Scotland Veterans at the charity’s Hawkhead
Castlehead High School trio are showing us a New Way to Play
Three S3 pupils have seen their inclusive game design brought to life by professional designers after winning a nationwide creative design competition.
Over a third of employers have seen an increase in staff working from home after the rise in the cost of living
A new survey from Acas has found that over a third of employers (36%) have seen an increase in staff working from home compared to 2022, after the rise in
Alcohol duty overall not designed to benefit Scotland’s independent pub and bar owners, says SLTA
A major overhaul of Britain’s alcohol duty system comes into force on Tuesday and could have major implications for independent pub and bar owners, the SLTA (Scottish Licensed Trade Association)
Kibble apprentices lay groundwork for St Mirren’s season
The inspiring work of young people at Kibble’s Skills Academy have laid the foundations for St Mirren to have a successful season.
More children turn to Childline during the summer as they struggle with eating disorders and body image issues
Childline, the counselling service run by the NSPCC, reveals new data showing that 40% of all the counselling sessions they delivered last year on eating disorders and body image took
First set of #YouDecide projects complete in Renfrewshire
Communities in Renfrewshire are seeing the benefit of their decisions as the first set of projects from the #YouDecide campaign are completed.