Five Things Happening in Scotland This Week

Alasdair McKillop previews some of the things happening in Scottish politics this week. Organ Donation The Health & Sport Committee will take evidence on the Human Tissue (Authorisation) (Scotland) Bill for the first time when it meets tomorrow. The Bill contains proposals to introduce a system of ‘deemed authorisation’ for organ and tissue donation. This […]

Senedd this week: Remembrance, focus on human rights, and budget scrutiny

Joe Atkinson looks ahead to some of the issues that will be debated in the National Assembly for Wales this week. Focus on equality and human rights On Tuesday, AMs will debate the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s Wales Committee’s Annual Review for 2017-18. The review found evidence that poverty in Wales is deepening and […]

Newsdirect is a Living Wage employer!

We received our accreditation as a Living Wage employer back in 2017. This recognises our commitment to pay every member of our staff the Living Wage Foundation’s recommended rate as a minimum salary rate. What is the Living Wage? The Living Wage is an independent movement of businesses, organisations and people who believe a fair day’s work […]