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ScotRail to Permanently Scrap Peak Fares from September
ScotRail has confirmed that peak-time train fares in Scotland will be abolished permanently from 1 September 2025.
2,890 Families in Perth and Kinross to receive child payment increase
The Scottish Child Payment has been increased from £20 to £25 per week per child, meaning 2890 families in Perth and Kinross are set to receive a boost to their household incomes from the Scottish Government.
First minister proposes second independence referendum vote next October
The Scottish Government is planning up an independence bill ready for October 2023, people living in Scotland will vote once again.
Public Health Scotland urges Scots to cancel Christmas parties
Public Health Scotland urged the Scottish people to cancel their Christmas parties due to the spread of the Omicron variant.
Balhousie Care Group criticises Scottish Government following care home relaxation rules
Leading care home provider Balhousie Care Group is claiming that a relaxation of care home visitation rules is “premature” and “ill-thought-out”.
NHS Tayside to be subject to government intervention
Health Secretary Shona Robison has announced that she will be exercising Ministerial powers of intervention and moving NHS Tayside to the highest level of escalation.
More businesses closing due to Scottish Government rent rates
Two more businesses are closing down due to the footfall and the high rent rates.
Poll Tax arrears collection to be scrapped
The Scottish Government plans a new law to stop councils pursuing people for historic Poll Tax debts, First Minister Alex Salmond confirmed today.