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UNCRC: New law on human rights makes government accountable to Scotland’s...
Incorporation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) into Scots law finally gives children real power to hold the government to account, says the Children and Young...
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Scottish Government: Reclaim the joy of walking to school
The Daily Mile Foundation, Living Streets Scotland, Paths for All, and the Active Nation Commissioner, in partnership with the Scottish Government, are calling on families to reclaim the joy in...
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Targeted support for cities
Kick-starting economic recovery after COVID Cities and regions can apply for additional funding to help them recover from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Speaking ahead of the first meeting of...
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Communites Funding Package: Supporting local neighbourhoods through the pandemic
A combined total of £1 billion has been allocated to help local communities through the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and to build resilience in public services in the past year. Of this, more than...
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Vaccination programme reaches two million Scots – but concern over possible...
Vaccines delivered to 44% of Scotland’s eligible population Scotland’s vaccination programme has delivered first doses of the coronavirus vaccine to more than two million people – 44% of the adult...
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£70 million fund to improve recycling across Scotland
A new £70 million Scottish Government fund to improve recycling infrastructure across Scotland has launched today – Global Recycling Day. Local authorities across Scotland are being urged to apply to...
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Scotland’s railways in the hands of Scotland’s people
Local candidate welcomes Scottish Government taking over Scotrail Edinburgh Western SNP candidate Sarah Masson has welcomed the announcement that the SNP Scottish Government is taking over the running...
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Borderlands Deal will build on success of Edinburgh Napier-led Mountain Bike...
The Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal was signed yesterday, confirming millions of pounds of investment into the Scottish Borders. Ministers of the UK and Scottish Governments and representatives of...
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£500,000 to support outdoor activities for children
Children in some of the country’s most deprived areas are to benefit from free organised outdoor play activities aimed at improving their health and wellbeing. A total of £500,000 is being provided to...
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Minister announces plans for improvement in drug services
Women, families and children are among those who will benefit from separate funds worth a total of £18 million to improve drugs services. Four schemes are planned for May with the funds coming from...
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£30 million for charities and social enterprise
A new £30 million fund is being established to support small businesses within the third sector, helping them to grow as Scotland recovers from the impacts of coronavirus. The fund will be designed to...
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Carnegie UK Trust: What next for Fair Work in Scotland?
The Carnegie UK Trust has published a new report:What Next For Fair Work in Scotland? With the approach of Scottish Parliament elections in May, the country is at a critical juncture, having spent...
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Closing the Gap progress report
Good progress is being made towards closing the poverty-related attainment gap, a new report has found. The study examines improvements made through the Scottish Attainment Challenge, and wider...
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Indyref2 Bill published
A draft independence referendum Bill has been published to give people in Scotland the right to decide their future, once the current health crisis is over. Constitution Secretary Michael Russell said...
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Hallelujah! Places of worship can reopen from Friday
People living in all parts of Scotland will be able to attend places of worship in gatherings of up to 50, where there is space for physical distancing, from Friday 26 March. Updated guidance...
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4% pay rise offer for Scotland’s NHS workers
After positive discussions over recent weeks with NHS Trade Unions and NHS Employers, the Scottish Government has offered a substantial pay rise for NHS Scotland Agenda for Change staff. If accepted...
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New Action Plan for Scotland’s social enterprises
Additional investment of more than £5 million A new Social Enterprise Action Plan will offer increased support to the sector – boosting its potential for growth and putting the social enterprise model...
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£40 million to improve children and young people’s mental health services
Mental Health Minister Clare Haughey has written to health boards setting out priority areas of investment from the Scottish Government’s recently announced £120 million Recovery and Renewal Fund. Ms...
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Coalition raises concerns as new figures highlight slump in support for...
Near doubling in the number of pupils with additional support needs since 2012Decline in the number of specialist ASN teachers by 578 since 2012500 per cent increase in those with mental health...
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Usdaw Ne’er Day trading petition secures a Scottish Government consultation …...
Retail trade union Usdaw has at last secured a commitment from the Scottish Government to consult on large stores closing on New Year’s Day. The union submitted a petition to the Scottish Parliament...
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