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
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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
Support for world’s worst humanitarian crisis. Two charities are to receive additional funding to help people affected by famine, displacement and gender-based violence in the Sudanese civil war, which has
£300,000 more to help third sector strengthen communities. The Scottish Government will provide an additional £300,000 this year to support projects that build strong and resilient communities across the country.
Report highlights impact of programme. A programme funded from the seized assets of criminals delivered £6.2 million funding to support over 15,000 young people during 2024-25. The money has been
£4.5m a Year to Address Long-Term Effects New year-on-year investment in specialist services will help address long-term effects caused by COVID-19 and other similar health conditions. The Scottish Government is
Proposed changes to regulation of deposits. Views are being sought on changes to the regulation of deposits from fish and shellfish farms to simplify the consenting process. Under the current
