Alex constituency work and important updates
The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) have been in contact with advice for people who are uncertain about their financial situation. The guidance they can provide may help people start to get to grips with the challenges they face and weather the storm that coming months may bring. The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) is […]
The Scottish Cancer Coalition is a group of cancer charities that provide cancer services across Scotland. The group’s purpose is to ensure the charities involved work together to best represent and support the needs of individuals and families across Scotland who are affected by cancer. In these difficult times, the group is focusing its attention on helping to support people […]
Fraser of Allander Institute – April 2, 2020 Yesterday we looked at the options for people who have seen their earnings disappear but are excluded from the UK Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and the Self Employed Income Support Scheme. For those who can’t find alternative employment, the social security system will be the place many turn […]
Please see the below response I have received from Amazon in relation to covid-19: Dear Alex, I hope you’re keeping well. I’m the Amazon Public Policy lead for all our UK sites. I’m always happy to talk on the phone or respond to questions by e-mail. Our primary concern at this time is the safety […]
I have received a briefing from Transport Scotland which gives a technical overview of the recent closing of the Queensferry Crossing due to falling ice. See below:
There needs to be greater awareness amongst the public to help protect communities from scammers. There are good initiatives from the National Trading Standards Scams Team and Local Authorities, but more has to be done to protect and prevent people from becoming victims of scams. Too many people fall victim to increasingly sophisticated scams. Many […]