Humanitarian aid for Gaza
Further funding to support immediate relief projects.
Updated: Thu Nov 02 2023
PM meeting with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni: 2 November 2023
The Prime Minister welcomed Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to the AI Safety Summit in Bletchley Park today [2 November 2023].
Updated: Thu Nov 02 2023
PM meeting with Secretary-General of the United Nations António Guterres: 2 November 2023
The Prime Minister met with the Secretary-General of the United Nations António Guterres at the UK's AI Safety Summit at Bletchley Park today [2 November 2023].
Updated: Thu Nov 02 2023
The King will attend COP28 UAE
The King will attend the Opening Ceremony of the World Climate Action Summit at COP28 UAE, at the invitation of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and at the request of His Majesty's Government, on Friday 1st December 2023.
Updated: Thu Nov 02 2023
Addressing womens health inequalities
NHS Scotland launches national Menopause and Menstrual Health Workplace Policy.
Updated: Wed Nov 01 2023
Agricultural Census results show mixed trends across land use, livestock and the agricultural workforce
The latest 2023 figures released by the Scottish Government show mixed findings across Scottish agriculture.
Updated: Wed Nov 01 2023
APCC welcomes the positive changes to the criminal records disclosure regime
The Ministry of Justice have announced positive changes to the criminal records disclosure regime. The change significantly reduces the time people with criminal convictions are legally required to declare them to potential employers after serving their sentence and when applying for most courses, insurance, and housing.
Updated: Wed Nov 01 2023
APCC welcomes the positive changes to the criminal records disclosure regime
The Ministry of Justice have announced positive changes to the criminal records disclosure regime. The change significantly reduces the time people with criminal convictions are legally required to declare them to potential employers after serving their sentence and when applying for most courses, insurance, and housing.
Updated: Wed Nov 01 2023
Countries agree to safe and responsible development of frontier AI in landmark Bletchley Declaration
Leading AI nations have reached a world-first agreement at Bletchley Park establishing a shared understanding of the opportunities and risks posed by frontier AI.
Updated: Wed Nov 01 2023
Delivering a start-up nation
Grants will foster entrepreneurship.
Updated: Wed Nov 01 2023
Improving social security
New bill will make system more efficient and effective.
Updated: Wed Nov 01 2023
Increased fees for NHS dentists
New payment system to expand services comes into force.
Updated: Wed Nov 01 2023
Monthly GDP Estimates for August
An Official Statistics in Development Publication for Scotland
Updated: Wed Nov 01 2023
State Visit to Kenya
This week, The King and Queen are undertaking a State Visit to Kenya to celebrate the warm relationship between the two countries and the strong and dynamic partnership they continue to forge.
Updated: Wed Nov 01 2023
APCC Chair Responds to The Judges Decision to Lift Anonymity For The Firearms Officer Charged With The Murder Of Chris K
APCC Chair yesterday responded to the judge's decision, to lift anonymity for the firearms officer charged with the murder of Chris Kaba.
Updated: Tue Oct 31 2023
APCC Chair Responds to The Judges Decision to Lift Anonymity For The Firearms Officer Charged With The Murder Of Chris K
APCC Chair yesterday responded to the judge's decision, to lift anonymity for the firearms officer charged with the murder of Chris Kaba.
Updated: Tue Oct 31 2023
Home Secretary urged to provide sanctuary for Gaza refugees
Scotland is ready to welcome those fleeing conflict.
Updated: Tue Oct 31 2023
Homicide in Scotland, 2022-23
Scotland's Chief Statistician today published Homicide in Scotland, 2022-23. The publication provides information on crimes of homicide recorded by the police in Scotland in 2022-23.
Updated: Tue Oct 31 2023
PM continues to support families with cost of living ahead of winter
Millions of people across the country are set to receive significant cost of living support ahead of winter, with the government freezing bus fares in England and the second instalment of the cost-of-living payment - worth £900 in total - landing directly in bank accounts from today [31 October 2023].
Updated: Tue Oct 31 2023
Schools upgrades
Latest phase of £2 billion programme announced.
Updated: Tue Oct 31 2023
Techscaler network extended
Scotland's national Techscaler network is being expanded to support more of the country's most promising young technology companies.
Updated: Tue Oct 31 2023
APCC welcomes fifth round of Safer Streets funding
The Home Office has awarded Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) £42m through the Safer Streets Fund to build on current progress to tackle neighbourhood crime, violence against women and girls (VAWG) and anti-social behaviour.
Updated: Mon Oct 30 2023
APCC welcomes fifth round of Safer Streets funding
The Home Office has awarded Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) £42m through the Safer Streets Fund to build on current progress to tackle neighbourhood crime, violence against women and girls (VAWG) and anti-social behaviour.
Updated: Mon Oct 30 2023
Call for funding to support newly recognised refugees
Minister says councils must have UK Government support.
Updated: Mon Oct 30 2023
Lifesaving overdose-reversal scheme
Access to potentially life-saving naloxone kits, which reverse the effects of an opioid overdose, is being expanded to community pharmacies across Scotland.
Updated: Mon Oct 30 2023