SUPPORT FOR NEW SCOTTISH CHILD PAYMENT.

SUPPORT FOR NEW SCOTTISH CHILD PAYMENT NEW BENEFIT DUBBED “GAME CHANGER” AND “LIFELINE” The Scottish Government’s announcement that it will use new social security powers to introduce a new benefit to tackle child poverty has been roundly welcomed by poverty campaigners, who have branded it a “game changer” and a “lifeline” for families in poverty. … Read more

TAX HIKE ON HOME SOLAR.

TAX HIKE ON HOME SOLAR The Tories must press pause on their plans to quadruple the VAT charged on home solar systems – which SNP MSP Gillian Martin has said could be a “major step backwards” in reaching green targets.  The UK government this week introduced legislation to increase the VAT levied on home solar-battery … Read more