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“Decisions around the state pension triple lock carry huge political significance given the impact on a large proportion of the electorate. Over half of retirees derive the majority of their retirement income from the state pension*, so any changes to the triple lock will have a material impact on the day-to-day lives of millions of… Read more »
Long overdue legislation setting out the regulatory framework for physician assistants (PAs) and anaesthesia assistants (AAs) has been published today. Commenting on the legislation, Dr Michael Devlin, head of professional standards and liaison at the MDU said: “This important piece of legislation not only introduces much needed regulation for PAs and AAs, it will also be… 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 »
