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autonomy, and own constitutional framework covering human rights, equalities and the place of local government,Use government procurement to promote Living Wages and tax rebates to businesses who sign up to pay Living,Pass a series of “Green Laws” to put environment at the heart of government policy.

2010 - pensions and transport - have dropped out of the top ten entirely, making way for local government

From 2015 the government will restrict access to Universal Credit for EEA migrants who are out of work,Business Rates Review The Chancellor announced a government review of Business Rates noting that the,Gift Aid There was a very welcome move on Gift Aid with the government looking to introduce legislation,Related to the above is the announcement that, as outlined in the Autumn Statement, the government will,The government will legislate for Social VCTs in a future Finance Bill and as already stated SCVO will

election for a very long time; most of us can pretty much guess what the various options for forming a government

and how difficult it can be to have positive relationships, especially in times of cuts and local government

Today the UK Government announced an increase in the minimum wage from October, to £6.70 for those over,surprise departure from the Low Pay Commission’s recommendations on the minimum wage rate, the Government,“our own sector is struggling to pay a decent wage” We also have a new Scottish Government report into

Left me feeling reassured and impressed by the government service.

with the SNP take (I must get the office sweepstake on that started…) and what approach any new government

Our briefing also argues that: Tackling inequality must be the key driver of government policy and legislation,We do, however, welcome the changing focus within the Scottish Government’s refreshed economic strategy,This changing focus must underpin and connect government policy across every portfolio.,Parliament, local government, public bodies and civil society all have a crucial role to play.,[xxviii] Eradicating inequality must be the primary goal of national and local government and public

Economist Thomas Piketty recently highlighted that government action can curb excessive inequality[iii,[vi] Why the Government's introduction of employment tribunal fees has caused controversy, Herald Scotland,[viii] Carers Legislation – Consultation on Proposals – January 2014, Scottish Government (2014), p2.,charities, community groups, social enterprises and voluntary organisations of all shapes and sizes our governance