Scotland’s highest remunerated council employee received £281,680 last year
More than 300 of Scotland’s council employees received at least £100,000 in 2024-25, which is 24 more than the previous year, with the highest remunerated council employee being Katrina Hassell, chief officer (business and digital) of North Lanarkshire council, who received £281,680 John O’Connell, chief executive of the TaxPayers’ Alliance, said: “Taxpayers are caught in a pincer movement with a […]
Lower-Income Countries Investing Record Amount In Immunisation Programmes
New data released on 16th April by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, shows that lower‑income countries have collectively contributed over US$ 300 million towards Gavi-supported immunisation programmes for 2025, setting a new record for annual country investment in vaccines. This performance reflects the accelerated pace at which countries are assuming greater ownership of immunisation financing, enabled by […]
Multilingual Voting Resources available for May Elections in 24 languages
Everyone’s Vote Matters: The Standard Scotland 2026 Guide is now available in 24 languages, helping ensure that more people can understand their rights and how to take part in the democratic process. Each guide: The resources are available as easy-to-read PDFs that can be printed or shared digitally. All translations have been carefully completed or verified by community volunteers […]
Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games unveils the uniform of legends
Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games has today unveiled its official volunteer uniform which will become a familiar sight across the host city this summer, worn by thousands of dedicated volunteers when the Games return to Glasgow from 23 July to 2 August. Uniforms for technical officials and Glasgow 2026 staff have also been revealed. All three uniforms have been produced by […]
Nomination for The Black Scottish Awards 2026 are now open!
The Black Scottish Awards (TBSA) is an annual spotlight and recognition of excellence within the Black population in Scotland, in its fourth year is calling on you to nominate someone deserving and celebrate greatness within our community. Do you know some breaking barriers? Leading quietly but powerfully? Changing lives in ways the deserve recognition? Now, […]
The deadline to register to vote is midnight on Monday 20 April.
Scottish Parliament Elections are on 7 May. Voters can apply online at gov.uk/register-to-vote. It takes just five minutes.
West College Scotland to host 51st annual Scottish Plumbing Apprentice of the Year competition
West College Scotland has been chosen by the Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation (SNIPEF) to host the 51st annual Scottish Plumbing Apprentice of the Year (SPAY) competition at its Paisley campus on 12 June 2026. The SPAY competition, organised by SNIPEF, has long been recognised as a flagship event in Scotland’s apprenticeship calendar. Having marked […]
Iran War Could Trigger “Unprecedented” Refugee Crisis, Surge in UK Asylum Seekers and Calls for Greater Refugee Support
According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), up to 3.2 million people have already been displaced inside Iran as the conflict intensifies, with hundreds of thousands of households forced to flee major cities in search of safety. The UN warns that these numbers are likely to rise further as hostilities continue, signalling a rapidly […]
Number of foreign nationals on the electoral register for Scottish Parliamentary elections reach a record high in December 2025
The number of foreign nationals on the electoral register for Scottish Parliamentary elections has increased each year and reached a record high of 198,100 in December 2025, 4.6% of the total electorate. Around 1 in 5 electors are registered to vote by post. In December of last year more than 4.2 million people were registered […]
ASHER-SMITH ‘EXCITED’ FOR GLASGOW 2026
Britain’s fastest ever woman has confirmed she is excited for the Commonwealth Games to return to the city this summer, as Glasgow 2026 confirms that just 26,000 Athletics tickets remain, with tickets for the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome and Tollcross Swimming Pool virtually sold out. Scotstoun Stadium is set to host a stellar line-up of Olympic, Paralympic, World […]