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Second doses given to more than half of care home residents
Scotland’s vaccination programme has now delivered second doses of the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine to more than half of care home residents. In total, 17,258 care home residents (58% of residents...
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Green budget deal sealed
More than 200,000 additional children to receive free school meals More than 200,000 additional primary school children will receive free school meals, including over 17,300 in City of Edinburgh, over...
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Rangers row moves into extra time
The row over the behaviour of Rangers fans celebrating their Scottish Premiership title win and flouting coronavirus laws rumbled on today. Before delivering the latest coronavirus figures, Deputy...
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UK Government is taking control away from the Scottish Parliament, says new...
Scotland’s ability to legislate in areas such as food, health and environmental standards is being undermined in a “systematic attack” on devolution, according to Constitution Secretary Michael...
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Feeling Blue: First Minister shares feelings of ‘anger and despair’ following...
‘Let’s not allow the irresponsible behaviour of a minority set us all back’ First Minister Nicola Sturgeon criticized Rangers for a ‘lack of leadership’ when she addressed the Holyrood parliament...
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World Water Day 2021: finding the true value of Scotland’s water
What is the true value of water in Scotland and what does it mean to you? On Monday 22nd March, the Hydro Nation International Centre, supported by the Scottish Government and the James Hutton...
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At last: New Sick Kids to fully open on 23rd March
The replacement Sick Kids hospital will fully open at last this month, Health Secrtary Jeane Freeman announced today. Answering a question from Edinburgh Pentlands SNP MSP Gordon MacDonald, Ms....
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Local Government services once again undervalued and underappreciated, says...
The essential, everyday services provided by Scotland’s Councils – upon which we all rely – have once again been undervalued and underappreciated by Tueday’s passing of the Scottish Budget, says...
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Rented housing route map to be published next week
A new strategy for Scotland’s rented sector will improve accessibility, affordability and standards, as part of a new 20 year route map for housing to be published next week. The Rented Sector...
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Creating an inclusive digital world
Geography, background or ability should not be a barrier to getting online An ambition to achieve ”world leading” levels of digital inclusion is at the heart of plans to equip Scotland for the...
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Launch of new vaccination service for unpaid carers from Monday
Unpaid carers who have not already been identified through social security data or GP systems will be able to register themselves for a coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination appointment from next week....
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Scottish Government pledges more say for communities in health and social...
The public will have a greater say in how major decisions around health and social care services are delivered in Scotland. New guidance will ensure NHS Boards, Integration Joint Boards and local...
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Consultation on miners’ strike pardon
The Scottish Government is consulting on the detail of plans to pardon miners convicted of certain offences during the 1984-85 strike. An independent review into the impact of policing on communities...
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Scottish Government announces plans to deliver 100,000 affordable homes over...
Scotland’s 20-year vision for housing The Scottish Government’s plans to deliver 100,000 affordable homes over the next decade are set out today in a 20-year housing strategy. Recognising the...
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Secondary pupils urged to download Protect Scotland app as they return to the...
As secondary school pupils start to return to the classroom, those aged 12-15 who have smartphones are being encouraged to download the Protect Scotland app. The app, extended to include the younger...
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“Everyone living in Scotland is entitled to a warm, comfortable and safe...
Plans for a new legal requirement for all homes to meet the same standards will be included in a major national housing strategy published today. The new Housing Standard, applying to all tenures, is...
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Celebrating Scotland’s Makar
Enriching lives through poetry Jackie Kay’s tenure as Scotland’s national poet has come to an end after five years. Scotland’s third Makar – Jackie succeeded Edwin Morgan and Liz Lochhead – described...
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Coronavirus vaccine fears: Keep using Astra Zeneca, urges WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged countries not to pause Covid vaccinations, as several EU countries halted their rollouts of the Oxford AstraZeneca jab. It said there was no evidence of a...
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A Scotland for the Future
Measures to address the falling birth rate, change working practices and encourage more families to settle in Scotland are proposed in a new report. A Scotland for the Future examines the significant...
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We’re getting there: FM sets out lockdown easing timetable
The First Minister has set out a timetable for the re-opening of parts of society over the next two months. Stay at Home regulations will be lifted on 2 April and replaced with guidance to Stay Local,...
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