The SNP Scottish Government has extended eligibility for the Pension Age Disability Payment to 13 more local authority areas ahead of its national rollout as the 15th Social Security Scotland payment on 22nd April. The new payment is for people of State Pension age living with disabilities or long-term health conditions, taking a fairer and more respectful... Continue Reading →
Flexibility in New Furlough Scheme Extension Needed to Protect Local Businesses
Ruth Maguire MSP has repeated calls from the Scottish Government for flexibility to be shown to employers as the furlough scheme has been extended until the end of October. Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced the extension of the job retention scheme which will enable employees to receive 80% of their salary November. However, the requirement for... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire MSP (SNP) 