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Helping new Scots settle into communities
Action set out to support integration A package of measures to help ensure refugees and people seeking asylum are supported to make their new communities their home has been unveiled. The New Scots...
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XL bullies – deadline to apply for exemption certificate looms
XL Bully dog owners are reminded to apply for an exemption certificate before the 31 July deadline so they can continue to keep & legally own their dogs. Otherwise, you’ll be committing a criminal...
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Consultation on Culture
What does culture mean to you? @scotgov is seeking your views on the things you enjoy doing, and if you experience any challenges in accessing different activities and places. Share your views before...
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Economic impact of forestry
Sector brings £1.1 billion annually Scotland’s forestry contributes £1.1 billion to the economy each year and supports more than 34,000 jobs, a new report has found. The independent study,...
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Milestone for children’s rights in Scotland
UN Convention on the Rights of the Child Act commences Children’s rights will now be at the heart of decision making in Scotland as the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC)...
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Building a sustainable future for Ferguson Marine
Business plan to improve productivity at the shipyard Ministers have agreed to support new proposals aimed at enabling Ferguson Marine Port Glasgow (FMPG) to improve productivity and build a...
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King’s Speech reaction
Speaking after the King’s Speech, Scottish Secretary Ian Murray said: “This is a King’s Speech which will deliver the change our country needs. It will deliver for all four nations of the UK and all...
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Governments ‘failed citizens’ with flawed pandemic planning
Inquiry publishes first report and 10 recommendations focused on pandemic resilience and preparedness The Chair of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry, Baroness Heather Hallett, is urging the new UK government...
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Scottish Government: Unlocking fresh business talent
Expanded support to close the gender gap and attract the next generation of entrepreneurs Up to £2.6 million is being invested in initiatives to make it easier for women and people from all...
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BDA: Payment reform cannot be final destination for Scotland’s dental service
The British Dental Association Scotland has stressed that there can be no complacency over the future of NHS dentistry, following the first evidence from frontline dentists since the Scottish...
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‘Ministerial Code Broken’ in Scottish Government handling of proposed...
THE Scottish Government has been formally accused of 28 breaches of the ministerial code in connection with its handling of a planning application for a new fossil fuel power station at Peterhead,...
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New National Park is proposed in Galloway
Consultation and study to begin Galloway has been confirmed as the proposed location for Scotland’s next National Park with a further investigation to be carried out on its suitability. The joint...
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New zero emission buses for Scotland
£41.7 million investment in bus decarbonisation First Minister John Swinney has announced that an innovative bus industry consortium will deliver 252 new zero-emission buses and coaches to Scotland’s...
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Internet upgrades go live across Edinburgh and the Lothians
Over 4,000 households and businesses across Edinburgh and the Lothians can now get connected to the UK’s most reliable broadband through the Scottish Government’s Reaching 100% programme. The £600m...
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Funding for trade union learning
Support for workplace learning and promoting fair work Reaffirming the Scottish Government’s commitment to advancing Fair Work and tackling inequalities, First Minister John Swinney has announced a...
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Scottish Connections Fund applications now open
£50,000 available for projects to support Scotland’s diaspora A fund to help strengthen Scotland’s international diaspora has opened for applications. The £50,000 Scottish Connections Fund is open to...
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Council leaders meet to discuss ongoing pay negotiations
Council leaders reconvened from recess yesterday (24th July) for a special meeting to discuss the ongoing pay negotiations with Scottish Joint Council (SJC) Unions. COSLA Resources Spokesperson,...
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£30 million to reduce waiting times in Scotland
Significant activity is underway to clear the longest NHS waits following the allocation of £30 million of targeted funding. The funding has been allocated to specialty areas where it can have the...
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Scotland to have world’s first peatland UNESCO World Heritage site
The Flow Country has been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List Site to become world’s first peatland bog to gain world heritage status Becomes Scotland’s first natural world heritage site, joining...
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Clinical trials for chronic kidney disease
New partnership for pioneering kidney health research Clinical trials to accelerate research into treating chronic kidney disease will be strengthened as a result of a new partnership between the...
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