147,000 young people receive their SQA results. The number of students achieving passes at National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher level, as well as in vocational and technical courses, has
147,000 young people receive their SQA results. The number of students achieving passes at National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher level, as well as in vocational and technical courses, has
Future Medical Workforce project launched. Doctors are being urged to share their views about how best to shape and sustain Scotland’s medical workforce over the next 15–20 years. The Future
New Paper Sets Out Proposals for Constitutional Change A paper setting out how the people of Scotland have the right to decide their constitutional future has been published by the
Winter Fuel Payment Must be Restored Ahead of UK Summit The UK needs a national mission to raise living standards and provide people with hope that things will get easier,
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
Supporting the Vulnerable & Boosting Investment Cabinet Secretary for Housing Màiri McAllan has published the Housing Emergency Action Plan to tackle the housing crisis. The plan focuses on three key
Increase in planned operations across NHS Scotland. There has been an increase in planned operations across NHS Scotland, as recent statistics reveal that the number of hip and knee arthroplasty
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
Regional food fund backs small business in Angus Graeme has welcomed new Scottish Government funding to support small food and drink business in Angus, particularly Carnoustie, through the latest round
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