MATHESON HOSTS COFFEE MORNING TO HELP CHARITY REACH £200M MILESTONE

Michael Matheson will put the kettle on for the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning as Macmillan Cancer Support’s leading fundraising event is set to pass the £200million mark. The Falkirk West MSP will once again host an event in aid of the charity – and invites local...

MSP WELCOMES FREE PERSONAL CARE FOR UNDER-65s

Falkirk West MSP Michael Matheson has welcomed the announcement that free personal care will be expanded to under-65s who need it. The move by the Scottish Government will benefit at least 9000 people with conditions such as early onset dementia, multiple sclerosis...

MSP URGES EMPLOYERS IN FALKIRK DISTRICT TO PAY THE LIVING WAGE

Michael Matheson has urged businesses in Falkirk district to sign up to the Scottish Living Wage. The Falkirk West MSP’s call came after the number of accredited Living Wage employers in Scotland reached 900 when drinks giant Diageo joined the scheme last week. The...