By Democrat reporter Scotland has the highest rate of drug-related deaths in Europe. In 2022, 1,051 people died due to problem drug use. Alcohol specific
Month: October 2024
BUDGET: Scotch whisky industry let down by Labour’s budget
30 October 2024 Bosses says Chancellor has broken commitment to back Scotch whisky industry Chancellor increases discrimination of Scotch Whisky and other spirits. By Bill
‘No one should die because help cannot get there in time’
Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance effort to ensure everyone who needs emergency care receives it Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance relies on public donations to fly
Health Secretary Streeting will vote against assisted dying law
Streeting will vote against assisted dying law Updated 24 October 2024 UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting will vote against changing the law on assisted dying,
Health board had amended its duty of candour policy and added three concepts which did not exist in law
By Bill Heaney A psychologist who worked with the families of child cancer patients at the Queen Elizabeth scandal-hit superhospital has told an inquiry the
Minimum wage to rise to £12.21 an hour next year
October 29, 2024 Labour government says more than three million workers will benefit Minimum wages will rise in April, with hourly rates for over-21s set