Controversial school tests ‘are not compulsory’
CONTROVERSIAL primary school tests are not compulsory, but should be seen as an ‘integral part of everyday learning’, according to new guidance. ....
Action on mental health crisis in schools and universities
A PACKAGE of new measures aimed at improving mental health amongst pupils and students is at the core of the Scottish Government’s latest...
Scottish Gin Society warned about linking alcohol with sex as adverts get banned
TEN Scottish Gin Society adverts have been banned by the regulator for linking alcohol with sexual success and for encouraging excessive drinking. ....
Scotland should have control over immigration and get more borrowing powers, says IPPR report
HOLYROOD should have control over immigration, have £15 billion more in borrowing powers and could get more tax powers as part of a...
May has ‘abandoned her promises’ to help just-about-managing families, claims TUC
THERESA May has been accused by the TUC of “abandoning her promises” to help ordinary families as its research shows they have been...
Scotland Yard to probe leaked dossier of anti-Semitism allegations against Labour members
SCOTLAND Yard is to investigate a leaked dossier of anti-Semitism allegations made against Labour members after a former senior police officer suggested many...
Sturgeon forced to correct road gaffe in speech
GREEN campaigners have called the Programme for Government a “mixed bag”, welcoming measures on electric cars and recycling, but lamenting progress on better...
Residents fear pollution from rig break-up yard
IT is a place of spectacular views and warm gulf stream waters which is home to seals, dolphins, porpoise and even the occasional...
Concern over children gambling make this not just another toy scare
The row over the ‘Vegas’-style slot machine toy on sale to children in Hamley’s is not the first time children’s toys have been...
MP’s call for Hamley’s to withdraw children’s toy that ‘normalises’ gambling
Glasgow toy store Hamley’s is being urged to remove a toy from the shelves which an MP believes could train children to gamble....
