Labour promised ‘change’ but are delivering cuts The SNP has said a “new era of austerity under the Labour Party isn’t the ‘change’ people voted for” – in response to
An Official Statistics in Development publication for Scotland. Scotland’s onshore GDP grew by 0.3% in January 2025, according to statistics announced by the Chief Statistician. This follows growth of 0.5%
Funding to Help Councils Restore Biodiversity Local authorities will directly receive £10 million to support new, or to enhance existing, approaches to restoring biodiversity through the Nature Restoration Fund (NRF).
Fund for Cladding Assessments Launched People with concerns about unsafe cladding in their properties can apply to a £10 million fund to have their building assessed. The funding will be
Working group proposals put to UK Government The Scottish Government has called on UK Government ministers to urgently deliver a targeted energy bill discount to protect customers in greatest need
Rejoining Single Market Would Boost Growth, Prevent Cuts The SNP has challenged Keir Starmer to rejoin the EU single market instead of imposing even more austerity cuts. It comes as
An Accredited Official Statistics Publication Child protection statistics were published on 25 March 2025. These statistics cover data collected from local authorities in Scotland on child protection processes, for the
£25 million for play park renewal. First Minister John Swinney is set to announce £25 million of funding to local authorities to invest in the renewal of play parks across
Opportunity to promote strong business links with US. First Minister John Swinney will undertake a series of engagements in New York as part of Tartan Week, the annual celebration of
New Scottish benefit for pensioners extends to more areas ahead of national roll out. A new benefit for pensioners is now open for applications in 13 more local authority areas
