Climate Action Secretary writes to Steve Reed calling for a retraction of comments regarding the quality of water in Scotland. To: Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs,
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Fund to support Scotland’s diaspora increased by 50% Applications are now open for the Scottish Connections Fund 2025-26, which helps strengthen Scotland’s international diaspora. Grants of up to ÂŁ5,000 are
Support for local authorities. Additional empty homes officers are being recruited to bring more privately owned houses back into use. The new posts are being supported as part of a
Start-ups secure CivTech 10 contracts to drive innovation. Thirteen companies will start preparing their products and solutions to public sector challenges for market following the conclusion of this year’s Scottish
R100 delivers more than 27,000 faster, ultra-reliable connections in a year.  The Scottish Government has surpassed it’s commitment to deliver gigabit-capable broadband connections to 20,000 homes and businesses last year.
Financial strategy and action plan published. Savings rising to ÂŁ2.6 billion in 2029-30 will ensure funding can be targeted at frontline services such as the NHS, social security, action to
New qualifications body and independent inspectorate will be established. The creation of a new national qualifications body, along with an independent education inspectorate, has taken a major step forward after
Review recommendations will benefit patients, staff and students. People affected by mental health issues can expect higher and more consistent standards of care following the publication of Scotland’s Mental Health Nursing
Carbon Budgets to tackle climate change. Limits on the amount of greenhouse gases Scotland will emit over the coming decades have been announced as part of action to tackle climate
Blueprint for enhancing lives and communities. A new Public Service Reform Strategy will deliver the public services that people of Scotland deserve and need in the future, Public Finance Minister
