UK Government decisions ‘hold back further progress’. New statistics show that child poverty in Scotland has fallen, in contrast to the rest of the UK. Annual statistics published today show
Latest Accredited Official Statistics and Official Statistics published The latest statistics cover the period up to March 2024 and three-year averages for levels of relative and absolute poverty show a
Finance Secretary responds to Spring Statement. Spending cuts announced by the Chancellor risk harming some of the most vulnerable people in society, Finance Secretary Shona Robison has said. Today’s statement
Labour promised ‘change’ but are delivering cuts The SNP has said a “new era of austerity under the Labour Party isn’t the ‘change’ people voted for” – in response to
An Official Statistics in Development publication for Scotland. Scotland’s onshore GDP grew by 0.3% in January 2025, according to statistics announced by the Chief Statistician. This follows growth of 0.5%
Funding to Help Councils Restore Biodiversity Local authorities will directly receive £10 million to support new, or to enhance existing, approaches to restoring biodiversity through the Nature Restoration Fund (NRF).
Fund for Cladding Assessments Launched People with concerns about unsafe cladding in their properties can apply to a £10 million fund to have their building assessed. The funding will be
Working group proposals put to UK Government The Scottish Government has called on UK Government ministers to urgently deliver a targeted energy bill discount to protect customers in greatest need
Rejoining Single Market Would Boost Growth, Prevent Cuts The SNP has challenged Keir Starmer to rejoin the EU single market instead of imposing even more austerity cuts. It comes as
An Accredited Official Statistics Publication Child protection statistics were published on 25 March 2025. These statistics cover data collected from local authorities in Scotland on child protection processes, for the
