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GM Crops? Not for us, says Scottish Government
Environment Minister Mairi McAllan has responded to the UK Government Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill in a letter to Mr George Eustice MP and Mr Alister Jack MP. Letter to UK Government...
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MSP welcomes Scottish Government’s heating assistance payment
Edinburgh Pentlands MSP Gordon Macdonald has welcomed the planned introduction of the new Low Income Winter Heating Assistance benefit to help households both across the Edinburgh Pentlands...
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First Minister to urge businesses to support new ways of working
The First Minister will pledge the Scottish Government’s support to work in partnership with industry for a more resilient economy following the pandemic, to help create a wealthier, fairer and...
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UK Government introduces bill to ‘fix’ the Northern Ireland Protocol
Scottish Government: Northern Ireland Protocol legislation “reckless” bill ‘ensures the delicate balance of the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement is protected in all its dimensions and provides robust...
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Education: join a National Discussion
Invitation to ‘work together to drive change’ Children, young people, families and teachers are being invited to join a National Discussion on education. Education Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville...
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Audit Scotland: Clarity on Covid spending remains vital
The Scottish Government moved at pace with its partners to respond financially to the pandemic – but public sector leaders need to be clearer about how one-off Covid-19 funding is being spent and what...
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Scotland’s Volunteering Action Plan launched at The Gathering
Increasing opportunities across Scotland’s communities People, places and communities are at the heart of a new Volunteering Action Plan, launched in Glasgow yesterday at The Gathering, SCVO’s...
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Miners’ Strike Pardon Bill passed – but no compensation
Scotland has become the first of the home nations to pardon former miners convicted of certain offences related to strike action in the 1980s. The historic legislation passed by MSPs ensures a...
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New incinerators ban welcomed
The Circular Economy Minister has set out the action that will be taken to deliver on the recommendations of an independent review of the role of incineration. In a Ministerial Statement to...
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Falklands Pipe Major’s daughter shares story behind iconic tune on 40th...
The daughter of a Scottish Pipe Major, whose famous tune pays tribute to those who fell in the Falklands, has spoken of the war’s lasting impact on her family. On Saturday, (JUNE 18th), hundreds of...
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Pipers take centre stage for Falklands commemorations
Falklands veterans and their families gathered in Edinburgh yesterday (Saturday 18 June) to pay tribute on the 40th anniversary of the end of the conflict. They were joined by the Rt Hon Lord Provost...
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Education attainment gap is closing, say Headteachers
Almost nine out of 10 (87%) headteachers in Scotland say improvements have been made in closing the poverty-related attainment gap despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2021 Headteacher...
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Covid-19 Spring Booster: Eligible groups urged to come forward
People in eligible groups who, for whatever reason, have not yet had their spring booster jab are being encouraged to make an appointment now. The call comes as Covid numbers in Scotland are rising...
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Paying the Price: £20 million in crime proceeds to fund community projects
Latest round of Cashback for Communities funding opens Community projects are set to receive up to £20 million over the next three years to continue supporting young people and communities most...
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Scotland’s proposals to halt biodiversity loss: have your say
Transformative change is needed in order to protect and restore terrestrial, freshwater and marine biodiversity in Scotland. In light of mounting evidence that Scotland continues to experience...
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National Care Service Bill published
“This is the most ambitious reform of public services since the creation of the NHS” – Humza Yousaf Legislation to establish a National Care Service for Scotland (NCS) will ensure the best possible...
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Scottish ministers discuss rail strike contingency plans
UK Government urged to resolve pay dispute A meeting of the Scottish Government Resilience Room (SGoRR) has been told of the impact of UK-wide rail strikes on Scotland. Deputy First Minister John...
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Sustainable new look for Scottish textiles with launch of £2m fund
Zero Waste Scotland and the Scottish Government have today (Friday 24 June 2022) launched a new £2m fund to help reduce the environmental burden of textiles. The Circular Textiles Fund will go...
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New report must ‘change the conversation’ on controversial Hydrogen technology
Environmental campaigners are demanding that the Scottish Government rethink their commitment to hydrogen technologies after a new report exposed their inefficiencies, soaring costs and the threat...
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Scottish Government admits ‘gaping hole’ in Climate Change Plan
Environmental campaigners have slammed the Scottish Government’s plan to meet climate targets after a key progress report exposed a huge shortfall in emissions reductions due to over-reliance on...
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