Capitalising on Scottish innovation, ideas and expertise. New initiatives taking advantage of Scotland’s world-class reputation as an innovation nation have been announced by the Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes. Three
Funding for Angus’ Wee Childcare Company Families most at risk of living in poverty are benefitting from expanded childcare offers through projects backed by the Scottish Government’s Access to Childcare
Carers urged to check for financial support during Carers Week. This Carers Week (9 – 15 June), unpaid carers across Scotland are being encouraged to find out if they are
Funding for Scotland falls behind UK Government departments. The UK Spending Review fails to deliver for Scotland, Finance Secretary Shona Robison has said. Spending levels for public services will fail
Transforming social care. Plans to transform social care across Scotland will be progressed after the Scottish Parliament approved the Care Reform (Scotland) Bill. Thousands of people with experience of accessing,
EU Ambassadors to visit Bute House. First Minister John Swinney will meet European Union Ambassador to the United Kingdom Pedro Serrano at Bute House today (11 June) to discuss the
Delivering Blue Economy Vision Applications will open for the fifth year of the Marine Fund Scotland today. The fund will make £14 million available in 2025-26 to help deliver Scotland’s
Regional food fund backs small business in Angus Graeme has welcomed new Scottish Government funding to support small food and drink business in Angus, particularly Carnoustie, through the latest round
Building Safety Levy Bill Published Additional funding could be unlocked to fix building safety issues through new legislation published in the Scottish Parliament. If passed, the Building Safety Levy (Scotland)
Proposals for Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards Private rented homes could be subject to a Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (MEES) from 2028 to support efforts to tackle fuel poverty and reduce
