£43 million to tackle attainment gap. Pupils impacted by poverty will receive further support to succeed in their studies through a continued £43 million investment this year. The Scottish Government
Release programme includes exclusions and governor vetoes. The Scottish Parliament has approved plans to release some short-term prisoners early due to rising prison numbers. Following parliamentary approval of the regulations,
Increasing land ownership transparency. Landmark legislation has been approved to help create new small landholdings to increase farming opportunities and bring agricultural tenancy law into the 21st century. The Land Reform
Strengthening cyber resilience in Scotland. A new ‘cyber observatory’ to help protect Scotland’s public bodies from online threats will be set up as part of a package of measures to
New data shows 2.4 million rise in patient-GP surgery contact. Health Secretary Neil Gray underlined the Scottish Government’s commitment to shift the balance of care to community settings, as new
Funding digital type 2 diabetes programmes. A new Scottish Government programme is expected to prevent up to 4,000 people from developing type 2 diabetes. The £4.8 million investment will offer
More support for services to help people struggling with energy bill debt. Services that support people struggling with debt on their energy bills have been expanded after receiving almost £1
Delivering extra appointments and procedures for patients. Health boards will receive an additional £25.5 million this year to allow them to deliver more planned care appointments and procedures to reduce
Rhun ap lorwerth MS welcomed to Bute House. First Minister John Swinney met Rhun ap lorwerth MS, the leader of Plaid Cymru, at Bute House to discuss how relations with
New taskforce to strengthen oversight of provision. Health Secretary Neil Gray has announced new measures to ensure the continued safety and quality of maternity and neonatal services, following the publication
