BP Jobs Cut is a Wake Up Call for Independence Supporters
Today’s announcement by BP that they will be cutting jobs in North East Scotland as a result of falling oil … More BP Jobs Cut is a Wake Up Call for Independence Supporters
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Scottish Government Underspend a body blow for Angus investment
Angus Liberal Democrats have reacted angrily to news that the SNP Government has left £444 million unspent last year, despite … More Scottish Government Underspend a body blow for Angus investment
Living Wage makes more sense than topping up through welfare
The Low Pay Commission’s proposal announced today encouraging the government to pay the living wage to direct employees and encouraging … More Living Wage makes more sense than topping up through welfare
Vince shows Labour how to deal with Bankers’ Bonuses
Yesterday Ed Miliband said RBS chief should not get a bonus, today Vince shows him how to make that happen
Robin Hood or Court Jester?
On paper the Robin Hood Tax sounds like a good idea. An understanding of how investment banks and markets have to work, demonstrates that it would be counterproductive to the objectives of banking reform.
Noranside Staff Deserve to Know Decision Making Process
Scottish Prison Service have refused a freedom of information request for the documents around the decision to close Noranside Open Prison. Staff who have been kept waiting for a final decision deserve to know how the closure was decided.