First Minister visits Malawi and Zambia on landmark anniversary. First Minister John Swinney will visit Zambia and Malawi to see the impact of the Scottish Government’s international development and climate
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Scotland’s carers getting more financial support through Social Security Scotland. Around 118,000 unpaid carers who were receiving Carer’s Allowance have had their benefit awards safely and securely transferred to Social
First Minister commends acts of bravery. Nine emergency service workers and five members of the public have been presented with Brave@Heart awards by First Minister John Swinney. Among those commended
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 ÂŁ3 million to support temperate rainforests. Rainforest projects are to benefit from more than ÂŁ3 million funding to protect biodiversity and build ecosystem resilience to climate change. The funding
ÂŁ2.95 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
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
