Craig Paton is a Deputy Political Editor at PA. He specializes in government and politics, covering topics such as elections, public policy, and regional interest news, while also addressing themes in education and health. Craig's work has been featured in prominent outlets including Edinburgh Live, Yahoo Sports UK, and The Scottish Sun.
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Statistics released on Tuesday show a 3% drop in the number of alcohol specific deaths – which include all deaths directly attributed to drinking.
By: Craig Paton
The Scottish Government has warned that more than 1,000 jobs would have to be cut in the police force in the next year without an increased budget.
The Chancellor pledged £100 for millions of households in England, with the devolved nations to receive ‘their share'.
Scotland's Deputy First Minister said the Budget represented a ‘real terms cut' to Scotland's coffers.
The Scottish Government will pass on the £100 payment towards energy bills announced by the Chancellor.
By: Craig Paton
The projections suggest the population could rise to 9,450 by June. Scotland's prison population could rise to 9,500 by next summer, according to the Government's own estimates.
The ombudsman pushed for greater resources to meet the rising demand. Complaints to Scotland's public sector ombudsman have increased by almost one third in a single year, a report shows.
Tory leader Russell Findlay said the First Minister is happy to give his opinion on a range of issues, ‘but not on the North Sea'.
The decision was taken to prevent the ferry being taken off its run after it entered service.
By: Craig Paton, Katrine Bussey
It comes as the latest projections show prisoner numbers could rise again in the coming months.
