Scotland – home to the most expensive degrees?
SNP education secretary Mike Russell has announced plans that could see students from England, Wales and Northern Ireland who study in Scotland being charged £9,000.
Ed Jacobs
Ed writes on devolved and local government. He works as a political consultant at the only Northern based consultancy, The Public Affairs Company. Ed has previously helped establish and run a student news website therundown.co.uk.
Scotland losing nurses as public sector shrinks
Official figures show that, between September 2010 and March this year, the number of Scottish nursing and midwifery staff in post fell by 1.2% (just over 700).
Doctors prefer Wales to England as BMJ calls for Health Bill to be ditched
As the BMA gathers for its annual conference in Cardiff, a new survey has found that of 5,000 Welsh doctors questioned, 86% said they prefer working in Wales.
Northern Ireland health minister warns of “thousands” of job losses
Northern Ireland health minister Edwin Poots has hinted that free prescriptions could come to an end as part of efforts to address a £177 million shortfall.
The race for Inverclyde
Left Foot Forward’s Ed Jacobs interviews the candidates ahead of Thursday’s Inverclyde by-election, caused by the tragic death of David Cairns.
Welsh government outlines extra support for part-time students
The Welsh Education minister has announced that part-time students are to enjoy the same type of financial support as that made available to full time students.
Calls for calm as Belfast parade ends in riot
Northern Ireland’s political leaders called for calm after a night of riots and violence at a sectarian interface in East Belfast, reports Ed Jacobs.
Warnings of “perfect storm” of industrial action in Scotland
The Scottish finance secretary is expected to criticise the UK government’s public service pension reforms and outline the SNP’s reform plans, reports Ed Jacobs.
Attwood calls on councils to practice a “new order of politics”
The Northern Ireland minister overseeing local government has called on councillors to put aside their sectarian differences following a series of disputes.
Should Brian Souter have his knighthood removed?
NUS Scotland are campaigning for the founder of the Stagecoach company to have his knighthood withdrawn after his attempts to repeal anti-homophobic legislation.