climate crisis
“It is a choice that will see far more lives lost on our planet. And it’s a choice for which we would rightly never be forgiven, by our children and grandchildren.” One headline announcement was a pay rise for social care workers in frontline roles, who will now be paid at least £12 an hour. For those on full-time contracts, this could lead to a pay increase from April of up to £2,000 a year.
Scottish councils will also be given powers to “apply a premium on council tax rates for second homes”, raising more money for local services in the process.
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