Review recommendations will benefit patients, staff and students. People affected by mental health issues can expect higher and more consistent standards of care following the publication of Scotland’s Mental Health Nursing
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Chancellor Should Meet Costs for Public Service Providers The UK Government must reimburse the National Insurance hike on charities, First Minister John Swinney has said. Speaking at the Social Enterprise
Support for Priority Groups to Buy A scheme to help people in priority groups buy a home on the open market has reopened for applications. The Open Market Shared Equity
565 new gigabit-speed broadband connections in Angus last year The Scottish Government has surpassed its commitment to deliver gigabit-capable broadband connections to 20,000 homes and businesses in 2024-25, by delivering 27,134
Funding Increase of 7.8% Councils will share a record funding settlement of more than £15 billion, subject to passing of the 2025-26 Budget, provisional allocations show. The 2025-26 Local Government
Support for young people in agricultural careers. More than £2 million will be available to support young people entering farming through a pre-apprenticeship programme and training fund. Speaking at a
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
National Flood Advisory Service to be Established A National Flood Advisory Service will be established to improve Scotland’s flood resilience and embed best practice on a nationwide scale. The service
More Modern & Foundation Apprentices More than £100 million funding to support Modern and Foundation Apprenticeships in 2025-26 has been confirmed by Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth. Contracts will now be issued
Summary of Project Willow report published. Plans to secure a long-term industrial future for Grangemouth have been stepped up as a feasibility study sets out nine options for its future.
