Scotland/Society & Communities

Scottish Child Payment doubles

104,000 children have payment increased to 20 per week.

Updated: Tue Apr 05 2022

Strengthening sanctions on Russia

Public bodies are being given advice on how to handle contract bids from companies linked to Russia.

Updated: Tue Apr 05 2022

Supporting and celebrating local produce

Developing regional food and drink projects across Scotland.

Updated: Tue Apr 05 2022

25 million funding for drugs services

A total of 77 initiatives working with people affected by drug use are to receive awards totalling more than 25 million over the next five years.

Updated: Mon Apr 04 2022

Boosting broadband access

Five more companies to support future proofed broadband.

Updated: Mon Apr 04 2022

CCRC marks 25 years of investigating miscarriages of justice

The CCRC recently (31 March) officially marked 25 years of its work finding and investigating miscarriages of justice in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

Updated: Mon Apr 04 2022

Improving lives through employment support

Employability services to help those most at risk of long-term unemployment will receive up to 113 million of funding.

Updated: Mon Apr 04 2022

3.2m to strengthen remand alternatives

Bail supervision and assessment support.

Updated: Fri Apr 01 2022

APCC Business Crime Lead responds to 2021 Commercial Victimisation Survey

The 2021 Commercial Victimisation Survey publication was issued yesterday and is a stark reminder that businesses are experiencing high volumes of crime including theft, assaults, threats and robbery, said Sussex PCC and APCC Lead on Business Crime Katy Bourne.

Updated: Fri Apr 01 2022

APCC Business Crime Lead responds to 2021 Commercial Victimisation Survey

The 2021 Commercial Victimisation Survey publication was issued yesterday and is a stark reminder that businesses are experiencing high volumes of crime including theft, assaults, threats and robbery, said Sussex PCC and APCC Lead on Business Crime Katy Bourne.

Updated: Fri Apr 01 2022