Increased support for local initiatives. Projects aimed at tackling child poverty across the country will receive increased, multi-year funding thanks to a boost from the Scottish Government. Successful applicants to
FM commits to putting more money in Scots’ pockets and urges UK Government to act. First Minister John Swinney has said the Scottish Government is committed to putting “more money
Almost 45,000 disabled children and young people to be supported this year. Families of almost 45,000 disabled children and young people are set to receive winter heating support, as Scotland’s
Over £3 million to support temperate rainforests. Rainforest projects are to benefit from more than £3 million funding to protect biodiversity and build ecosystem resilience to climate change. The funding
£2.95 million awarded to harness academic ideas for commercial use. An anti-cancer drug that researchers believe may be up to 500 times more effective than current treatments is among 18
New law will provide greater legal clarity and support economic growth. Digital assets like Bitcoin will have greater legal clarity under new legislation that will help support Scotland’s growing financial
Preventing Homelessness & Improving Standards Legislation to transform homelessness prevention and improve standards in rented housing has been passed by the Scottish Parliament. The Housing (Scotland) Bill will place a
Scotland leading the way as the only part of the UK to offer universal free eye tests A record number of people in Scotland received free NHS eye examinations in 2024/25
31-day treatment standard met. Health Secretary Neil Gray has welcomed new figures showing the 31-day cancer treatment standard has been met, but stressed there is more work to do on
Warm, safe and affordable homes for thousands of families. The number of social homes delivered in the past 18 years in Scotland has passed the 100,000 mark. Latest statistics on
