Infant school children suffering from mental health problems, teacher poll finds
The poll, by the NASUWT teaching union, also indicates that many teachers are aware of sexual harassment among students.http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16131623.Infant_school_children_suffering_from_mental_health_problems__teacher_poll_finds/?ref=rss
Teachers highlight poverty issues for many pupils
Malnourished, grey-looking, children are turning up to school in dirty uniforms and stuffing food in their pockets because they are living in poverty,...
Disability benefits rigged against people with Parkinson’s, says charity
The Government is spending more than £700,000 reassessing people with the most severe cases of Parkinson’s for disability benefits, even though they will...
Millions ‘at risk of being cheated out of holiday pay and national minimum wage’
Millions of workers risk missing out on basic rights because they work for outsourced companies so cannot challenge minimum wage or holiday pay...
In Pictures: Events mark 100 years of the Royal Air Force
The Queen offered “heartfelt congratulations” to the Royal Air Force to mark its centenary.http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16131628.In_Pictures__Events_mark_100_years_of_the_Royal_Air_Force/?ref=rss
Record number of bottles of UK wine on market in 2017
A record number of bottles of still and sparkling wine from UK vineyards reached the market last year – up 64% on 2016,...
Sinn Fein leader sets timetable for Irish unity referendum
Ms O’Neill said republicans had engaged in political talks for over a year and repeated criticisms of the DUP for walking away.http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16131632.Sinn_Fein_leader_sets_timetable_for_Irish_unity_referendum/?ref=rss
Lib Dem leader completes 117 mile charity run
Scottish Lib Dem leader Willie Rennie has completed a gruelling 117 mile run to raise funds for a mental health charity.http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16131631.Lib_Dem_leader_completes_117_mile_charity_run/?ref=rss
Plans for new law to tackle rising rent prices and overcrowding in Scotland
Calls are being made for new legislation to tackle rising private rent prices, as figures show the number of overcrowded properties more than...
£3million fund set up to support victims of human trafficking
More than £3 million is to go towards supporting victims of human trafficking in Scotland.http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16131635.__3million_fund_set_up_to_support_victims_of_human_trafficking/?ref=rss
