Building Safety Levy Bill Published Additional funding could be unlocked to fix building safety issues through new legislation published in the Scottish Parliament. If passed, the Building Safety Levy (Scotland)
Proposals for Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards Private rented homes could be subject to a Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (MEES) from 2028 to support efforts to tackle fuel poverty and reduce
Funding to Promote Local & Regional Products Food and drink festivals, farmers markets and culinary masterclasses are just some of the projects from across Scotland set to benefit from grants
Longest waits to be targeted. More than £106 million has been allocated to health boards to help tackle the longest waits for procedures and operations. The funding has been assigned
Powers to ban the sale and supply in Scotland. Single-use vapes will no longer be stocked or sold in Scotland under new legislation which comes into force today (Sunday 1
Consultation to Inform Developments The way in which offshore wind projects are developed in Scotland is being consulted on, with an updated plan now published for views. The draft
Carer’s Allowance Supplement to be Paid in June Around 90,000 carers are set to receive Carer’s Allowance Supplement this June – an additional payment of £293.50. The payment is extra
Improving Lives Through Local Action Community projects across Scotland aimed at improving lives through local climate action are set to benefit from a share of £6 million Scottish Government funding.
Food & Drink Sector Celebrated Research from the Scottish Parliament Information Centre (SPICe) has highlighted the global strength of Scotland’s food and drink sector, valuing international exports at more than £7
Labour’s Silence, Scotland’s Burden The SNP has condemned the Labour Government for continuing to inflict Westminster’s austerity agenda on Scottish families. It comes as new figures reveal the Scottish Government
