Tourism Statistics Published for Q3 2023 Overseas visitors are coming to Scotland in greater numbers than before the pandemic. Figures published today by the Office for National Statistics show that
Last week saw the Rwanda Bill pass in the House of Commons. While Scotland’s demographics demand an increase in migration, Westminster has been gripped by the latest Tory immigration psychodrama.
Strengthening Democratic Processes Legislation which aims to enhance Scotland’s democratic processes has been published in the Scottish Parliament. The Scottish Elections (Representation and Reform) Bill includes provisions to encourage the
Improve Access to Healthy, Locally Produced Food Ensuring everyone in Scotland can access nutritious, sustainable food is at the heart of new plans to transform the country’s food system. The
Mistakes Leave Thousands of Scots Worse Off New research has revealed that those on the lowest incomes would need to double their incomes in order to escape poverty. A report
Resilience Committee Updated The Scottish Government’s Resilience Room (SGoRR) has met to consider the impacts of Storm Isha and preparations for Storm Jocelyn. The meeting was chaired by First Minister
Increasing exemptions to additional properties tax Legislation enabling councils to increase their affordable housing stock without having to pay a tax on additional properties has been introduced in the Scottish
Views Sought on Circular Economy Transition Proposals to increase reuse and recycling and cut waste are being put forward as part of a consultation. Reducing single-use disposable items like cups,
Innovation at Heart of Scottish Economy First Minister Humza Yousaf has announced long term funding to ensure innovation continues to grow and support Scotland’s economy. Annual funding of up to
Use General Election to Lock Them Out In the last Westminster election the SNP won 48 seats, gaining 7 from the Tories. In fact, The SNP gained more seats from
