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More support for Scottish Women’s Aid to tackle domestic abuse
Scottish Women’s Aid is being granted dedicated training funding of £165,000 from the Scottish Government ahead of the Domestic Abuse Bill progressing through Parliament. The funding will support...
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Justice on the way for domestic abuse survivors
Psychological abuse and coercive control in the home will soon be a criminal offence, after the Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Bill was passed by Parliament on Thursday. As well as physical abuse, the...
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Small businesses to capitalise on energy efficiency with launch of ‘cashback’...
Small businesses in Scotland could save up to £8,000 on average each year simply by making energy efficiency improvements – and cut their annual energy consumption by a quarter. That’s the message...
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Sepsis awareness campaign launched today
A Scotland-wide campaign to raise public awareness of the signs and symptoms of sepsis will be launched today by Health Secretary Shona Robison. The radio, print and social media campaign will reach...
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Scots Tories push for earlier action on Frank’s Law
It is now five months since health secretary Shona Robinson committed to ‘Frank’s Law’, for free personal care to people under 65 with terminal conditions, but nothing appears to have been done. Under...
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FM announces action to improve women’s representation in politics
Projects to encourage greater representation of women in political roles at all levels of Scottish society are to be backed by a new £500,000 fund. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has set out the...
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£465,000 for student sport development
Students at Scotland’s colleges and universities will soon have more and even better opportunities to get involved in sport, thanks to a £465,000 Scottish Government investment. The money will be made...
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Housing First, says Holyrood Committee
Scotland should make a number of improvements in its approach to tackling homelessness and rough sleeping, including the implementation of a ‘Scottish style Housing First’ that would give people a...
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Have your say in Fire & Rescue Service consultation
Consultation opens on ‘transformation vision’ THE Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is set to launch a public consultation as it continues to lead the way in Scotland’s public sector – by proposing to...
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Double your money: cash boost fuels roll-out of funded childcare
A record number of early years apprenticeships are expected to start this year as part of the expansion of free nursery and childcare, Deputy First Minister John Swinney said yesterday. The Scottish...
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Ministers act following aid abuse allegations
Following allegations of abuse and misconduct by staff in the international development sector, Holyrood’s International Development Minister Dr Alasdair Allan has written to all non-governmental...
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Question mark over government’s nursery places plan
The public spending watchdog has questioned government plans to fund increased nursery provision in Scotland. The Accounts Commission says in a new report (below) there is a “significant risk”...
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Finance Secretary: Income tax reforms will benefit lowest earners
More than two thirds of income taxpayers will pay less tax next year on their current income, Finance Secretary Derek Mackay has confirmed as MSPs prepare to debate proposals to reform income tax in...
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First Minister: “Number one priority is to raise school attainment”
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon saw some of the innovative work being carried out to raise attainment in Scotland’s schools yesterday and reaffirmed her government’s commitment to reducing inequality ....
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Transport Police plan hits the buffers
Integration initiative delayed indefinitely The Joint Programme Board overseeing the integration of British Transport Police (BTP) in Scotland into Police Scotland has agreed to review the timetable. A...
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Funding boost for outdoor learning
The number of hours nursery children spend outdoors is set to increase, Minister for Childcare and Early Years, Maree Todd, has announced. Inspiring Scotland will receive £862,550 to encourage and...
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Funding to support National Youth Volunteering Design Team
Young people will help create a 10 year plan for volunteering in Scotland As part of the Year of Young People, Communities Secretary Angela Constance has confirmed investment of up to £172,380 to...
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Minimum Unit Price awareness campaign kicks off
Owners of the 5,300 convenience stores across Scotland will be the focus of a new awareness-raising campaign on the introduction of a minimum unit price for alcohol. This is the first stage in a...
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Significant rise in human trafficking numbers
“Trafficking and exploitation can take place in any community and does not only affect people from overseas. It is essential that if we see or suspect something then we contact the appropriate...
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Affordable housing: meeting the challenges that lie ahead
The housing sector and government will continue to work together to safeguard against the uncertainties created by Brexit and ensure affordable housing is available to all who need it, Communites...
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