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End of transition period raises serious challenges for Scottish businesses, says Holyrood Committee

11.12.2020

The Scottish Parliament’s Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Affairs Committee has warned that it is seriously concerned by the challenges facing Scottish businesses in the new year regardless of whether a Brexit deal has been reached.

Hate Crime Bill must be amended, says Justice Committee

10.12.2020

The Scottish Parliament’s Justice Committee has today indicated it will support the general principles of the Hate Crime Bill on condition it is amended in line with recommendations the Committee is unanimously making.

Management of procurement of two new ferries a ‘catastrophic failure’, says Holyrood Committee

09.12.2020

A Holyrood probe into the construction of two overdue and over-budget ferries to serve the Clyde and Hebrides network has described the management of the process as a “catastrophic failure”...

Finance & Constitution Committee calls on HM Treasury to consider greater access to borrowing for devolved governments during crises

07.12.2020

Greater access to borrowing for devolved governments during times of national emergency should be considered by HM Treasury, says Holyrood’s Finance & Constitution Committee.

MSPs to forgo pay increase in 2021, says Presiding Officer

04.12.2020

MSPs are to forgo a pay increase next year, it has been announced.

Recruitment of first-ever Scottish Biometrics Commissioner gets underway

26.11.2020

A recruitment competition has begun to appoint the first-ever Scottish Biometrics Commissioner.

More resource needed to ensure 2021 elections can take place

26.11.2020

New measures to make sure next year’s Scottish Parliament elections take place have been scrutinised by Holyrood’s Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee.

Scottish Commission for Human Rights - Recruitment: 2 Part-Time Members

20.11.2020

A recruitment competition is underway to appoint two part-time members to the Scottish Human Rights Commission.

Spotlight on obstacles facing BAME women in the workplace

19.11.2020

Better support is needed to help BAME women in the transition from school to the workplace, according to a report issued today by a group taking part in a Scottish Parliament project aimed at increasing women’s involvement in politics.

‘Positive view’ needed to tackle Scotland’s challenges of the next decade

18.11.2020

Scotland’s Futures Forum, the Scottish Parliament’s in-house think-tank, is today publishing the findings of its 2030 programme...

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