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,
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
Increased investment for adaptations in homes. The budget for a programme that uses technology in housing to help older people remain independent for longer will more than double this year
New Laws to Improve Transparency & Accountability New laws to modernise and improve the way legal services are regulated in Scotland has been passed by the Scottish Parliament. The Regulation
Fishing Deal Puts Any Benefits At Risk External Affairs Secretary Angus Robertson has welcomed the closer co-operation between the UK and the EU following a series of new agreements, but
Supporting postgraduate students with living costs and course fees. Bursaries available to support postgraduate social work students in the 2025-26 academic year will increase by almost 50% on average. From
Scotland’s interests cannot be an afterthought in negotiations First Minister John Swinney has urged the UK Government to reflect Scotland’s interests by dropping its EU red lines on the single
Eight roundtable discussions to be held across Scotland. Artists and communities across Scotland will be given an opportunity this summer to help inform the independent Review of Creative Scotland. Eight
Agenda for Change staff accept two-year pay offer. Nurses, midwives and other healthcare staff across Scotland have voted to accept an 8% pay increase, over two years, that will ensure
First Minister announces funding at award winning Eco-School. First Minister John Swinney has announced new funding to support groups and schools across Scotland to learn more about climate change and
