Latest Articles By Simon Collyer

US ECONOMY - The U.S. added 145,000 jobs in December,a fine finish to a year of steady gains. The labor market has not yet run out of breath. The Labor Department report suggests that the economy ended 2019 on solid footing. The unemployment rat...

HOMELESSNESS - Welcoming the publication of responses to a consultation on improving temporary accommodation standards, Scottish Housing Minister Kevin Stewart said: “While temporary accommodation can offer an important emergency safety net...

FOOD BANKS - The SNP has called on the Tory government to “wake up” to the crisis of growing foodbank use – as it was revealed that almost 600,000 food parcels were handed out in Scotland over 18 months.   Charities have slammed Westminster...

ROYAL NEWS - The Royal Family was said to be "hurt" and "deeply disappointed" on Wednesday night after the Duke and Duchess of Sussex "stepped back" as senior members without consulting the Queen, the Prince of Wales or the Duke o...

PUBLIC DEBT - Data gathered by LearnBonds.com indicates that the United States public debt hit a record high of $23.2 trillion in 2019. The data shows an increase of more than $1.2 trillion within a year. US Public Debt Continues to Soar. The debt sh...

UNIVERSAL CREDIT - MSP outrage at new barriers to universal credit appeals process. The SNP has accused the UK Tory government of trying to block MSPs from supporting Universal Credit claimants through the appeals process. SNP MSP Linda Fabiani...

PETITION - Mona Kamal has started this petition which has attracted 239,132 signatures amd it aiming for 300,000. Donations are pouring in and you may want to add your signature.  You can add your signature here: https://www.chang...

OMBUDSMAN DECISIONS - North East Lincolnshire Council (19 000 823) Summary: Mr X complains he has to pay towards his Council Tax although he is on benefits. The Council’s Council Tax Reduction Scheme allows a maximum 75% reduction for working age cla...

TRAINING PLACES - The Department for the Economy and accountancy giant PwC, have launched a new Assured Skills Academy offering 20 high quality training places for people with a degree and an ambition to future proof their skill set. Application...

LEGAL - Fancy helping the London Legal Support Trust and the National Pro Bono Centre. They gve a rang of events you can take part in. The Great Legal Bake 10th – 14th February We are calling out for star bakers to make desserts and not legal aid des...