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Local government pay dispute remains unresolved following union meeting

Community Care

Unite’s general secretary, Sharon Graham, urged leaders in Wrexham and Cardiff to do the same, stating: “The political leadership in these councils need to step up, stop hiding behind the national pay body and negotiate locally with us.

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Scotland to spend extra £1bn on health by raising taxes on higher earners

The Guardian

Scottish government promises to tackle health and social care crisis to protect weakest and poorest UK politics live – latest news updates The Scottish government has promised to spend another £1bn on tackling the crisis in health and social care by raising taxes on higher earners and holiday homes.

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The English legal system in relation to social work practice

The Critical Blog

The leader of the party in power (the prime minister) chooses his cabinet which is made up of members from that political party who are also members of the House of Common (MPs). Scotland and Ireland have completely different legal systems (Scottish Law Online, 2021). Laws that the Commons has the sovereignty to make.

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Ex-Post Office executive says she does not recall email telling her Horizon terminals could be remotely accessed – UK politics live

The Guardian

These are just some of the actions that are making Scotland a better country. I’ve delivered the council tax freeze this year in every local authority, helping families … And last week we approved plans for Europe’s largest floating offshore wind farm. Continue reading.

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UK set for new wave of strikes as civil servants and train drivers vote for action – politics live

The Guardian

Around 100,000 civil servants from multiple government agencies have voted to strike in a dispute over pay, pensions and jobs According to Pat Leahy , political editor of the Irish Times, the Irish government is doubtful about the prospect of a breakthrough in the coming weeks in the talks on the Northern Ireland protocol.

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People living in care homes and caravans offered £400 energy payment

The Guardian

The government said on Monday that 900,000 households in England, Scotland and Wales without a direct relationship to an energy supplier would be able to apply online for the £400. Continue reading.

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Scottish councils urge Sturgeon to suspend plans for national care service

The Guardian

Umbrella body for country’s 32 councils says plans would be too costly and disruptive at time of financial crisis UK politics live – latest news updates Scottish council leaders have called for Nicola Sturgeon’s government to suspend its plans for a new national care service, in a growing battle over funding.