Article published in The National newspaper by John Swinney MSP, First Minister of Scotland, on 18th July 2025. I am often asked for advice by young people who are interested
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Fund to support Scotland’s diaspora increased by 50% Applications are now open for the Scottish Connections Fund 2025-26, which helps strengthen Scotland’s international diaspora. Grants of up to £5,000 are
Victim Surcharge Fund opens for new applications. Organisations that support victims of crime can apply for a share of more than £700,000 from a fund financed by penalties imposed on
2,000 total hospital from home beds by the end of 2026. Graeme has welcomed new Scottish Government funding for Hospital at Home – with the scheme expected to be expanded
This article was first published by First Minister John Swinney in the Scotsman on the 4th of July 2025. When Keir Starmer stood up shortly after taking office and told
Local MSP welcomes investment to tackle housing emergency Graeme Dey MSP has welcomed the announcement that Angus Council will benefit from additional Empty Homes Officers, supported by £2 million in
Support for local authorities. Additional empty homes officers are being recruited to bring more privately owned houses back into use. The new posts are being supported as part of a
Start-ups secure CivTech 10 contracts to drive innovation. Thirteen companies will start preparing their products and solutions to public sector challenges for market following the conclusion of this year’s Scottish
R100 delivers more than 27,000 faster, ultra-reliable connections in a year. The Scottish Government has surpassed it’s commitment to deliver gigabit-capable broadband connections to 20,000 homes and businesses last year.
Starmer’s Cuts Will Punish Young & Newly Disabled Labour MPs have been urged to stand firm by their conscience and reject Keir Starmer’s disability cuts bill. The SNP have warned
