The latest figures from National Records of Scotland have given an insight into the numbers of births, deaths and marriages taking place in Scotland during the first quarter of 2017. According to the provisional figures there were 3,578 marriages in total, 66 more than during the first quarter of 2016 (a rise of 1.9%). There…
A recent poll has revealed widespread support across Britain for the idea that civil partnership should be available to all couples. According to the Equal Civil Partnership Campaign, 57% of respondents to the Populus poll supported the idea that civil partnerships should be open to both mixed-sex and same-sex couples, compared to only 20% who…
The Scottish Government has laid legislation in Parliament that will remove the automatic council tax discount for second homes. The change, which is due to take effect from April next year, will give councils the option of offering no discount for second homes, arming them with another lever to encourage better use of housing stock…
