Tobacco age of sale to be raised and single-use vapes banned
Moves to protect children agreed after four-nations consultation.
Updated: Mon Jan 29 2024
Record renewable energy output
Green sector delivered more electricity than Scotland used for first time.
Updated: Fri Jan 26 2024
Supporting people in need
Funding for projects to tackle poverty and inequality.
Updated: Fri Jan 26 2024
The Kings Gold Medal for Poetry 2023
The King has approved the award of His Majesty's Gold Medal for Poetry for the year 2023 to Mimi Khalvati.
Updated: Fri Jan 26 2024
CCRC refers convictions of trafficking victim to Crown Court
The Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) has decided to refer a woman's convictions to the Crown Court because fresh evidence indicates she is a victim of human trafficking.
Updated: Thu Jan 25 2024
Continuing rent protection for private tenants
Regulations to protect tenants concerned about rent increases following the ending of the emergency rent cap have been laid in the Scottish Parliament.
Updated: Thu Jan 25 2024
Response From APCC Chair to New Duty of Candour For Chief Officers
Chair of the APCC, Donna Jones yesterday responded to the new Duty of Candour contained in the College of Policing's Code of Practice for Ethical Policing.
Updated: Thu Jan 25 2024
Response From APCC Chair to New Duty of Candour For Chief Officers
Chair of the APCC, Donna Jones yesterday responded to the new Duty of Candour contained in the College of Policing's Code of Practice for Ethical Policing.
Updated: Thu Jan 25 2024
Rise in international visits
Overseas travel and tourism statistics published for Q3 2023.
Updated: Thu Jan 25 2024
Strategy for international engagement
Publication outlining ambitious international objectives.
Updated: Thu Jan 25 2024
Electoral reform Bill published
Legislation which aims to enhance Scotland's democratic processes has been published in the Scottish Parliament.
Updated: Wed Jan 24 2024
Good Food Nation plans published
Proposals to improve access to healthy, locally produced food.
Updated: Wed Jan 24 2024
Joint statement on strikes against Houthi military targets: 22 January 2024
Joint Statement from the Governments of Albania, Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Guinea-Bissau, Hungary, Italy, Kenya, Latvia, Lithuania, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Poland, Republic of Korea, Romania, United Kingdom, and the United States
Updated: Wed Jan 24 2024
Offshore wind programme progresses
Milestone as projects worth around £500m move closer to completion.
Updated: Wed Jan 24 2024
PM meeting with the Prime Minister of Belgium: 23 January 2024
The Prime Minister welcomed the Prime Minister of Belgium, Alexander De Croo, to Downing Street this morning.
Updated: Wed Jan 24 2024
Support for Belarusian political prisoners
Ministers join campaign highlighting human rights issues.
Updated: Wed Jan 24 2024
5 million National Lottery cash to improve NI community buildings
The National Lottery Community Fund has today launched a £5 million programme to help community organisations across Northern Ireland make their buildings more energy efficient and save money on bills.
Updated: Tue Jan 23 2024
Impacts of Storms Isha and Jocelyn
Resilience committee updated ahead of next amber weather warning.
Updated: Tue Jan 23 2024
Learning to adapt to coastal change
£1m for ten projects aimed at tackling coastal erosion
Updated: Tue Jan 23 2024
PM meeting with the Prime Minister of Belgium
The Prime Minister welcomed the Prime Minister of Belgium, Alexander De Croo, to Downing Street this morning.
Updated: Tue Jan 23 2024
Response from APCC chair to NPCC police integrity screening data
Chair of the APCC, Donna Jones responds to a publication of NPCC police integrity screening data
Updated: Tue Jan 23 2024
Response from APCC chair to NPCC police integrity screening data
Chair of the APCC, Donna Jones responds to a publication of NPCC police integrity screening data
Updated: Tue Jan 23 2024
The Queen visits Swindon
To mark the 50th anniversary of the Swindon Domestic Abuse Support Service (SDASS), Her Majesty The Queen visited the charity's refuge, Jenni's House and meet staff, volunteers, families and partner agencies including Wiltshire Police and Swindon Borough Council, highlighting their work in support, prevention, education and early intervention, including work with perpetrators.
Updated: Tue Jan 23 2024
Empire, Slavery and Scotlands Museums
Culture Minister responds to independent experts' recommendations.
Updated: Mon Jan 22 2024
UN Human Rights Council Universal Periodic Review - fourth cycle recommendations: Scottish Government response
This position statement provides our detailed response to recommendations issued to the United Kingdom by the UN Human Rights Council following its November 2022 Universal Periodic Review of the United Kingdom's overall human rights record.
Updated: Mon Jan 22 2024