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£1.8 billion for Scotland’s colleges and universities
Universities and colleges will receive £1.8 billion of public funding for the next academic year., Further and Higher Education Minister Shirley-Anne Somerville has announced. Universities will share...
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Government acts to get essential NHS staff to their work
As difficult weather continues with the Amber snow warning in place for much of Scotland, steps are being taken to ensure NHS staff are able to safely travel to and from their workplace, with...
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Amber turns to yellow, but public urged to take care
Ahead of the current amber warning for snow coming to an end at 10am this morning, members of the public are urged to plan ahead, only travel if necessary and to expect high levels of disruption. A...
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Two additional universities to offer Teacher Education courses
Queen Margaret University and Edinburgh Napier University will offer Initial Teacher Education courses for the first time next year, Deputy First Minister, John Swinney has announced. Supported by a...
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It’s not over yet: Yellow warning remains in place until tomorrow
Scotland is expected to still be facing difficult weather conditions at the start of the new working week. The Met Office have confirmed that the weather will continue to be challenging in some areas,...
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First Mentor initiative to run again
The ‘First Mentor’ initiative, which gives a young woman aged between 18-23 a chance to be mentored by the First Minister, will run again in 2018. Following the success of the 2017-18 opportunity, a...
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Government backs action plan to end rough sleeping
New recommendations to ensure the commitment to eradicate rough sleeping is met have been set out by the Scottish Government’s Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Action Group. The recommendations have...
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£1.6 million funding for youth music
48 groups have been awarded almost £1.6 million through the Youth Music Initiative (YMI) to enable more young people to learn about and enjoy musical activities. An after-school drumming project in...
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SFRS breaks ground on £12 million training facility
The safety of Scotland’s communities is set to be further bolstered as the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service breaks ground on a new, multi-million pound training centre in Edinburgh. It will boast the...
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Strengthening cyber resilience
New action plan puts cyber-skills at the heart of learning and development Widening awareness of cyber resilience and developing a strong pool of talent skilled in cyber security will be at heart of...
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Boost for Leith as £26 million allocated for local regeneration
Communities across Scotland are to benefit from a share of £26 million to support local regeneration – and Edinburgh’s share goes to Duncan Place Resource Centre project in Leith, which will receive...
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Climate Challenge cash bonanza for local projects
Granton Parish Church, North Edinburgh Arts, Leith Cops in Pots and ELREC are among fourteen city projects to share grants totalling £15.3 million in the latest round of Climate Challenge Funding. The...
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Safe as Houses: new home safety regulations proposed
All homes will have the highest level of protection from smoke and fire, the Scottish Government has announced. Following a consultation on fire and smoke alarms, the existing high standard required...
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Short-term deal saves Scottish Youth Theatre … for now
A short-term funding agreement has been reached to enable the Scottish Youth Theatre to remain open beyond July 2018, allowing young people across the whole of Scotland to benefit from their...
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Number of Special Constables in Edinburgh has more than halved since 2014
Research by the Scottish Conservatives has found that the number of Special Constables in Edinburgh has more than halved since 2014 (Division E). The figures, from a Freedom of Information request by...
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Neonatal Fund will support families through “hugely testing and emotional time”
Parents of premature and sick newborn babies will receive help meeting the additional costs they face as a result of their baby being in hospital with the introduction of a new £1.5 million fund. From...
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Patient care strengthened as new GP contract introduced
The new GP contract for Scotland comes into force today. Backed by investment of £110 million in 2018-19 and jointly developed with the BMA, it will ensure GPs can spend more time with the patients...
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Credit where it’s due: new support to help reduce the cost of borrowing
Low income families will have greater access to affordable credit through a new £2 million fund. Announced as part of the Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan, the Scottish Government will provide £1...
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Landmark new rights for unpaid carers
Improved access to support and advice Significant new rights improving support and recognition for unpaid cares have come into force. Under the Carers (Scotland) Act, all people who provide unpaid care...
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Glasgow games continue to draw elite events to Scotland, says report
The success of Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games continues to draw world-class events, tourists and spending to Scotland, according to a new report on its legacy. The final Games legacy evaluation says...
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