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Scottish Police Federation accused of failing women

Whistleblowers and lawyers criticise body for rank and file officers after survey called it an ‘old boys’ network’

The Guardian - UK · Jun 4, 2023

Police federation 'inundated with complaints' after officers told to be clean shaven to wear masks

Police Scotland said the policy is being brought in to "protect those on the frontline" as wearing the FFP3 mask properly requires the face to be clean-shaven.

Glasgow Live · May 5, 2023

Police Scotland policy against facial hair sparks complaints from officers

THE Scottish Police Federation (SPF) said it has been “inundated with complaints” over a new policy from Police Scotland that will require…

The National (Scotland) · May 5, 2023

Post-EU funding to Wales in danger due to 'lack of cooperation between Welsh and UK governments'

It said Wales' access to vital funding after Brexit was being 'endangered by a lack of engagement' between Westminster and Wales

Wales Online · Oct 10, 2022

New £5m cost of living fund to help people of Liverpool City Region

Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram reveals plans to help the region over difficult winter

Liverpool Echo · Oct 7, 2022

South Ayrshire Council to use £5m EU fund replacement on economy, jobs and training

The Shared Prosperity Fund has been touted as the replacement for European funding, but Scottish Government argue that it falls short of EU scheme.

Daily Record · Aug 30, 2022

Police across Scotland agree to pay rise following initial 'derisory' offer

POLICE officers in Scotland have agreed to an improved pay offer just weeks after they rejected an “derisory” offer of £565.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 16, 2022

Officers 'not even at a starting point' in pay negotiations, police body says

POLICE officers should “not be in a position” where they are forced to “constantly fight and argue” for a fair pay settlement, the general…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 21, 2022

Glasgow police officers considering industrial action after rejecting £565 pay increase

Police officers working in Glasgow and across the country are considering their next move after rejecting a £565 pay increase with any action they do take warned to be "impactful".

Glasgow Live · Jun 13, 2022

Police Scotland officers consider industrial action after rejecting £565 pay rise

POLICE officers have rejected a “derisory” flat £565 annual pay increase and are considering industrial action.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 12, 2022