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How do juries reach decisions? Study launched
Research into how juries reach decisions, including their use of the ‘not proven’ verdict, is to be carried out over the next two years. Justice Secretary Michael Matheson confirmed that a team,...
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Swinney welcomes Scottish Household Survey findings
Increasing numbers of people in Scotland feel they are managing well financially and nine out of ten people rate their neighbourhood as a good place to live are just two of the key findings from the...
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Sepsis awareness: government to act
A new Scotland-wide awareness-raising campaign on the dangers of sepsis has been announced by Health Secretary Shona Robison. Ms Robison made the announcement following a meeting with the sepsis...
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Lothian to introduce first all-electric buses to Edinburgh
Transport minister announces another £1.4 million for green public transport initiatives Transport Minister Humza Yousaf (above) announced the details of this latest round of funding for public bus...
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Minister encourages girls: get into sport
Karate is fastest growing sport for girls The five fastest growing sports for girls in Scotland have been revealed in new statistics to mark the start of Women and Girls in Sport Week. The sports with...
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‘Abject Failures’: yet another call for halt to Universal Credit roll-out
Social Security Minister Jeane Freeman and COSLA Community Wellbeing Spokesperson Kelly Parry, have joined forces to demand a halt to the full service roll-out of Universal Credit in Scotland. In a...
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Scottish Government says NO to fracking
The Scottish Government has announced that it will not support the development of Unconventional Oil and Gas in Scotland, meaning there is an effective ban on fracking in Scotland. The decision has...
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Universal Credit: new option for Scots claimants
Recipients of Universal Credit in Scotland will be offered two new ways to help them manage their money. People in Scotland making new claims in full service Universal Credit areas will have the...
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Edinburgh projects net Sporting Equality cash
A £300,000 fund to encourage more women and girls to get involved in sport has been awarded to 14 projects on Active Girls Day by Sports Minister Aileen Campbell. From wheelchair basketball in...
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£5 million more to support winter health planning
An additional £5 million is being given to NHS boards to support winter resilience across health and social care. NHS Lothian will receive an additional £737,000. Health Secretary Shona Robison...
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Spectacular summer for Scotland’s historic sites
It’s been a spectacular summer for historic sites across Edinburgh and Midlothian as Historic Environment Scotland (HES) announced record-breaking visitor figures for the 2017 summer season today. The...
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Arts & Business Scotland becomes Living Wage employer
Scottish charity Arts & Business Scotland has been officially accredited as a Living Wage employer by the Living Wage Foundation and Scottish accreditation body, the Poverty Alliance, joining...
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Extra support announced on World Mental Health Day
Patients experiencing mental health problems will be better supported – thanks to a half million pound increase in funding. NHS24 will use the development funding to improve the services it offers to...
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Scottish Government to double childcare spending
“Transformational” expansion of free early learning and childcare Spending on childcare will double to £840 million a year by 2021-22 in a bid to transform the life chances of children in Scotland,...
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Children’s Society welcomes council tax exemption for Scottish care leavers
Charity The Children’s Society has welcomed First Minister Nicola Sturgeon’s announcement that all care leavers in Scotland will be exempt from council tax. Matthew Reed, chief executive at The...
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Holyrood committee conveners to quiz First Minister
Conveners of the Scottish Parliament’s 15 committees are to question the First Minister on her Programme for Government. The session, which will take place on 25th October, is open to members of the...
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Hate has no home in Scotland
Campaign launched to increase understanding and reporting of hate crime The Scottish Government has joined with Police Scotland and the Crown Office (COPFS) to launch a new campaign against hate...
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Pay boost for social care staff: workers guaranteed Living Wage for overnight...
Social care staff working ‘sleepover’ hours are to receive a pay increase, Health Secretary Shona Robison has announced. Care workers will now be paid the real Living Wage of £8.45 for sleepover...
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Scotland moves to ban smacking
Smacking children is to be banned in Scotland. The Scottish Government has confirmed it will ensure a bill lodged by Green MSP John Finnie will become law. The legislation would make Scotland the...
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First Minister launches consultation on Scottish National Investment Bank
Work to establish a Scottish National Investment Bank took a step forward today with the launch of a public consultation on the details of the Bank’s operation. Addressing an international conference...
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