First Minister leads summit with front-line practitioners. First Minister John Swinney has described his priority of eradicating child poverty in Scotland as “a truly national mission” and our “moral imperative”
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First Minister calls for more sanctions and an end to arms sales. Formal recognition of the state of Palestine must be accompanied by sanctions on Israeli security cabinet members, a
Graeme takes up vacant post while Ben Macpherson re-joins government. Graeme has been appointed Minister for Parliamentary Business and for Veterans by First Minister John Swinney. Subject to parliamentary agreement
Increased Investment as Part of Disability Equality Plan Additional funding of £500,000 will be delivered to strengthen access to essential services and projects that disabled people rely on. It comes
Transforming the System for Victims & Witnesses A landmark Bill to place victims and witnesses at the heart of the justice system has been passed by Parliament. The Victims, Witnesses,
A package has been announced to support the retention of manufacturing jobs at Alexander Dennis in Scotland. On a visit to the bus company’s site in Larbert, Falkirk, First Minister
Increasing Investment & New Priority Export Markets Targeted funding has delivered a significant increase in the number of trade missions involving Scottish exporters in 2025. The Scottish Government has already
Supporting People with Life-Shortening Conditions Greater training and support for healthcare staff are among measures set out in a new strategy to improve palliative care across Scotland. ‘Palliative Care Matters
First Minister meets President of the United States. First Minister John Swinney has met with the President of the United States Donald Trump at the White House. The 50-minute meeting
Published in the Angus County Press, 4th September 2025 This month brings a welcome change for rail travellers in Scotland as the Scottish Government scraps peak fares once and for
