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transpired (watch this space) but I’m going to look here at one key question: how do NGOs respond to government,Governments across the world are, to varying degrees of severity, narrowing the space for the political,anti-terrorism legislation and the introduction of gagging clauses, such as those introduced by the UK Government,these measures is an anti-democratic desire to silence organisations that might be critical of governments,our work more generally to ensure that doesn’t change, regardless of which political party is in government

has just published their ’smartphone by default’ research - this will be crucial in shaping our government,to tackling digital exclusion Reports: Two from Price Waterhouse Coopers - Beyond control: local government,how the challenge of austerity and opportunities of devolution and digital are transforming local government,The (Local) State We’re In focuses on the challenges faced by Local Government in channel shift, making

the Science and Technology Committee a report warning that the UK risks being left behind if the Government

Another interesting scenario would see the Scottish Government open direct negotiations with the EU in

Diabetes Scotland welcome the implementation of the UK Government ‘sugar tax’ and we look both look forward,Women are more likely to work in the public sector (67% local government and 81% NHS), but only a third,SCVO notes with interest research highlighted in the Scottish Government ‘Equally Safe’ strategy which

amongst other things, public service reform, early years, named person, children’s hearings and government,Freeman brought in as Ministers for Social Security Kevin Stewart introduced as Minister for Local Government,in my previous blog – Maureen Watt given a dedicated role as Minister for Mental Health With her government,She used the opportunity to sketch out her government’s key priorities for the years ahead.

In the programme for government, Nicola Sturgeon announced early legislation for 50:50 gender balance,I’ll be watching with interest as committee appointments are made, hoping that the Government seizes

In my opinion, this could lead to a knock-on effect to Scotland’s block grant: should the UK Government,chat about the Gift Aid donor benefit rules and the Gift Aid Small Donation Scheme, which the UK Government

It is deeply worrying then that the UK government refuses to answer a straightforward question about,The government's coyness on the subject provides stark contrast to its previous willingness to shout,In 2011, the government announced UC would lift more than 350,000 children out of poverty - even more,In 2013, the Government downgraded this figure to 150,000.,Then in March 2016 the Government point-blank refused to answer the question.

The other will be more akin to the UK Government Business Secretary, with a focus on jobs, employability,The Lib Dems have called on the Scottish Government to establish a dedicated portfolio for mental health,On the subject of Green Party support, it looks likely that the Government’s commitment to the named,democracy, progressive taxation, land reform and action to tackle climate change – meaning the government,former Cabinet Secretary, Michael Russell MSP has lodged two questions asking what the Scottish Government