Using genetics to improve health outcomes
Scotland's first genomic medicine strategy will focus on cancer and rare conditions.
Updated: Fri Apr 19 2024
Minimum Unit Pricing rise
Parliament agrees continuation of policy and increase to 65p.
Updated: Thu Apr 18 2024
Police Negotiating Board for Scotland: annual report 2023
Annual report for 2023 produced by the Independent Chair of the Police Negotiating Board for Scotland (PNBS).
Updated: Thu Apr 18 2024
COP28 net-zero exports close to 70 million
Scotland ‘leading the way' on global climate action and just transition.
Updated: Wed Apr 17 2024
Driving global climate innovation
First Minister launches new technology to decarbonise global shipping.
Updated: Wed Apr 17 2024
Hyundai partnership signals vote of confidence in Scotland
Memorandum of understanding to unlock offshore wind expertise.
Updated: Wed Apr 17 2024
New disability benefit for pensioners
Five council areas named as first to get Pension Age Disability Payment
Updated: Wed Apr 17 2024
The Queen joins a discussion with SafeLives Changemakers
As Patron of SafeLives, The Queen has joined a discussion with Changemakers, younger pioneers of the charity, at Buckingham Palace.
Updated: Wed Apr 17 2024
Closed cases under review by CCRC to identify new forensic opportunities as scientific techniques improve
People convicted of murder or rape who have had their applications to the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) turned down could have their cases re-opened to allow new DNA testing, available as a result of developments in DNA techniques, to take place.
Updated: Tue Apr 16 2024
Council tax frozen across Scotland
A council tax freeze will be delivered in all of Scotland's local authorities after Argyll & Bute became the final council to accept Scottish Government funding to keep rates at last year's levels.
Updated: Tue Apr 16 2024
PM statement to the House of Commons on Irans attack on Israel: 15 April 2024
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak yesterday made a statement to the House of Commons on Iran's attack on Israel.
Updated: Tue Apr 16 2024
Public procurement generated more than 13 billion in 2021-22
Report demonstrates public sector purchasing power.
Updated: Tue Apr 16 2024
Suicide Bereavement Support Service: final evaluation report
Final report of the evaluation of the Suicide Bereavement Support Service (SBSS).
Updated: Tue Apr 16 2024
Enhancing social care services
More than £9 million is being made available over the next three years to give people who access social care more choice and control over decisions relating to their care.
Updated: Mon Apr 15 2024
First Ministers concerns over UK decision to continue to arm Israel
Noting that the Prime Minister did not agree to his call to end the license of arms exports to Israel, the First Minister has written to Lord Ahmad to warn that the UK Government is in danger of being complicit in the killing of innocent civilians.
Updated: Mon Apr 15 2024
G7 statement on Irans attack against Israel - 14 April 2024
G7 Leaders joined a call on Sunday following Iran's attack the previous evening.
Updated: Mon Apr 15 2024
PM statement on Iranian regimes reckless attack against Israel
Words from the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, on the Iranian regime's reckless attack against Israel.
Updated: Mon Apr 15 2024
Chief Nursing Officer to retire
Alex McMahon's decision brings to an end a ‘distinguished career'.
Updated: Fri Apr 12 2024
Prime Minister and Veterans Minister announce OP PROSPER to boost veterans employment
The Prime Minister will meet veterans, businesses and charities today to announce dedicated employment support service.
Updated: Fri Apr 12 2024
The Princess Royal visits HMS Venturer in Rosyth
As Sponsor of the Royal Navy's newest frigate, The Princess Royal has visited HMS Venturer in Rosyth.
Updated: Fri Apr 12 2024
New deal for pub tenants
Scottish Pubs Code will empower tenants of tied pubs.
Updated: Thu Apr 11 2024
Help for families during holidays
‘Extra Time' partnership providing vital support.
Updated: Wed Apr 10 2024
Orkney Islands receive more than 500,000 from Scottish Land Funds latest awards
A group of islands in Orkney has received £530,136 for two community purchase projects in the latest round of grants from the Scottish Land Fund. The grants are amongst 11 totalling £1,833,622 that have been given to communities across the country in the latest round of awards by the Scottish Land Fund.
Updated: Wed Apr 10 2024
Prime Minister launches retail crime crackdown
Assaulting a retail worker to be made a standalone criminal offence.
Updated: Wed Apr 10 2024
Climate Engagement Fund reopens
Continued support for climate action in communities.
Updated: Tue Apr 09 2024