In this week's Rutherglen Reformer (16th September), Clare wrote about the UK Government's furlough scheme.
LOCAL MSP URGES PEOPLE TO DOWNLOAD ‘PROTECT SCOTLAND’ APP
Rutherglen MSP Clare Haughey is encouraging local residents to download the new ‘Protect Scotland’ app - to help slow the spread of coronavirus and support the easing of lockdown restrictions.
COUNCIL TAX REDUCTION SCHEME SUPPORTS 32,000 SOUTH LANARKSHIRE HOUSEHOLDS
New figures released this month reveal that 31,970 households across South Lanarkshire were supported by the Scottish Government’s Council Tax Reduction Scheme in June 2020.
ANTI-POVERTY PAYMENT COULD BENEFIT 12,000 CHILDREN IN SOUTH LANARKSHIRE
An estimated 11,800 children across South Lanarkshire could benefit from the Scottish Government’s ground-breaking anti-poverty payment, new figures have revealed.
NEW £10 MILLION FUND WILL SUPPORT LOCAL RENTERS
Rutherglen MSP Clare Haughey has said a new £10 million fund announced by the SNP Government will support people struggling to pay their rent across South Lanarkshire.
NEW SUPPORT TO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE INTO WORK
Rutherglen MSP Clare Haughey has welcomed a new Scottish benefit introduced this month that will help 16 to 24-year olds into work if they have been unemployed for over six months.
£600,000 FOR CARE EXPERIENCED YOUNG PEOPLE IN SOUTH LANARKSHIRE
Local MSP Clare Haughey has said new funding from the Scottish Government will help provide targeted support for care experienced young people in Cambuslang and Rutherglen.
Changes to shielding guidance – what can you now do?
From today (Friday 24th July), some restrictions on those who are shielding have been lifted. Read the blog post to find out about these changes.
HOLYROOD BACKS £16 MILLION FOR SOUTH LANARKSHIRE TO TACKLE COVID-19
Rutherglen MSP Clare Haughey has welcomed a Scottish Parliament vote approving £15.6 million extra funding for South Lanarkshire Council in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
LOCAL MSP WELCOMES POTENTIAL RETURN TO FULL-TIME SCHOOLING
Rutherglen and Cambuslang schools will return full-time in August if Scotland continues to make progress on suppressing coronavirus (COVID-19), the Scottish Government has announced (23rd June).
