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The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has expressed concerns over a potential increase in the cost of firearms licensing applications in Scotland, following the publication of a Westminster committee report. The Scottish Affairs Committee’s report, published today, draws together a conclusion following its recent inquiry on firearms licensing regulations in Scotland. The committee’s… Read more »
The Bakers Union and MP’s are again demanding that Orchard House Food pay the workers, at their recently closed Gateshead plant, the redundancy payments they are owed before Christmas. As things stand the company, that supplies the likes of Marks and Spencer and Pret A Manger, and which is a going concern with a factory still… Read more »
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Patricia Hewitt, who doubles up as Trade and Industry Secretary and Minister for Women, has announced a new drive to ensure female participation in male-dominated industries. The new figures on the gender pay gap are due to be released on Thursday, but last year the gap stood at 19.5 per cent. In July the Prime… Read more »
The Scottish Finance Minister has urged Edinburgh and Glasgow to end their traditional rivalry and work together for Scotland. The cities, situated respectively on the east and west coasts of Scotland have long been rivals. Though Glasgow is the larger city with more industry, it is hampered by chronic social disadvantage. Edinburgh, on the other… Read more »
