Society & Communities

Improving disability benefits

Ending fixed term reviews for people with lifelong conditions.

Latest suspected drug deaths report.

The latest quarterly report on the number of suspected drug deaths during 2021 shows a fall of 8% (116) on the previous year.

PM meeting with the Crown Prince of the United Arab Emirates: 16 March 2022

Prime Minister Boris Johnson met the Crown Prince of the United Arab Emirates, Mohammed bin Zayed al Nayhan.

PM to warn of far reaching consequences of Russian invasion on Gulf visit

Prime Minister Boris Johnson will meet leaders in Abu Dhabi and Riyadh today.

90 million National Lottery boost set to help communities across England rebuild after challenging two years

Almost 90 million of vital National Lottery funding has gone to communities across England over the last three months.

International travel restrictions end

Following agreement at a cross-UK meeting, all international travel restrictions for people coming to Scotland are to end.

Over 1.3m awarded from Dormant Accounts Fund NI

In the latest round of funding from Dormant Accounts Fund NI, over 1.3 million has been awarded in grants by The National Lottery Community Fund to 16 organisations from the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector, to help ensure their long-term sustainability.

Scotlands Carbon Footprint: 1998-2018

Scotland's Chief Statistician today published Scotland's Carbon Footprint: 1998-2018.

Scottish Government Workforce Statistics December 2021

The latest quarterly Scottish Government Workforce Information statistics have been published today by Scotland's Chief Statistician.

Shadow Climate Change Minister commends National Lottery-funded community climate action in Sheffields Whirlow Brook Park

A Sheffield community group, Friends of Whirlow Brook Park, was praised by Shadow Climate Change Minister and Sheffield Hallam MP, Oliva Blake, last weekend for their work supporting local communities to take climate action.

Commonwealth Day 2022

Commonwealth Day is an annual celebration observed by people all over the Commonwealth in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and Americas, the Pacific and Europe.

PM call with President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol: 14 March 2022

Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke to President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol.

Prime Minister to host Nordic and Baltic leaders as he pushes to bolster European resilience and defence

Nordic and Baltic leaders will attend a summit in London this week hosted by Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

Readout of Prime Ministers roundtable of UK oil and gas industry leaders: 14 March 2022

Prime Minister Boris Johnson hosted a roundtable of leaders in the UK's offshore oil and gas industry.

Tackling the cost of living crisis

Support to help mitigate against future energy price increases.

Ukraine refugee sponsorship

Joint statement following consultations between UK and US Government officials on the Indo-Pacific

Joint statement following consultations between the United Kingdom and United States Government officials on the Indo-Pacific.

National Lottery funding helps families save money through climate action

Helping people to reduce their cost of living and learn new skills to support themselves while looking after the environment, are top priorities for the 30 projects funded yesterday by The National Lottery Community Fund.

Planning for Scotlands health and social care workforce

First national strategy sets out steps to recruit, nurture and retain staff.

Reducing waste

Banning the destruction of unsold goods could support a circular economy.

State of Policing: The Annual Assessment of Policing in England and Wales 2021

APCC Chair Marc Jones responded to Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Constabulary's report

State of Policing: The Annual Assessment of Policing in England and Wales 2021

APCC Chair Marc Jones responded to Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Constabulary's report

New national education bodies

Three national organisations are to be created to drive improvement in education.

PM drives up regional investment with 30-year strategy to secure shipbuilding future

The Prime Minister will visit a Merseyside dockyard today as he announces a 4 billion injection into the UK's regional shipbuilding industry.

Putting Learners at the Centre: Towards a Future Vision for Scottish Education

Report provided to Scottish Ministers by Professor Ken Muir on the replacement of the Scottish Qualifications Authority, reform of Education Scotland and removal of its inspection function.