Coronavirus – Saturday’s figures
The number of cases of Covid-19 in Scotland have been announced by Public Health Scotland, and all indicators show a downward trend.The UK Government...
MSP raises Waverley access concerns
Lothian MSP, Sarah Boyack, writes on access issues at Waverley Station.Anyone who regularly travels through Haymarket or Waverley will know about the significant redevelopment...
Scottish Government pledges extra £1m for refugees
First Minister announces funding to help refugees integrate into Scotland.The work of the taskforce co-ordinating Scotland’s practical response to the humanitarian crisis in southern...
Scotland’s Year of Food and Drink is hailed a success
Ewing toasts industry after ‘hugely successful’ Year of Food and Drink. Scotland’s tourism industry stands in good stead as the Year of Food and Drink...
Scottish Government wants your views on social security
Give your views on social security
By Jeane Freeman – Minister for Social SecuritySocial Security is an investment we all make in ourselves and in...
Brexit Bill talks held in Edinburgh
The UK First Secretary of State Damian Green was accompanied by The Secretary of State for Scotland David Mundell when he visited Edinburgh yesterday.The...
Scotland’s universities welcome India: Deputy First Minister to lead India mission
From 2 – 5 December 2017, a delegation of 21 senior leaders from Scotland’s higher
education sector will accompany Scotland’s Deputy First Minister John Swinney
on...
Scottish National Investment Bank vital in Green New Deal
Helping Scotland transition to net-zero carbon emissions is at the heart of the new Scottish National Investment Bank, Public Finance Minister Kate Forbes said.As...
Back to school in August is planned
Deputy First Minister John Swinney has confirmed that subject to the scientific advice, pupils will return to schools in August 2020.Children...
Johnson objects to reintroduction of two metre rule
It has been announced by the First Minister that a series of new Covid-19 restrictions which will come into force this weekend, will include...
Coronavirus – today’s figures
The latest figures for today detailing the number of people diagnosed with Covid-19 in the last 24 hours have just been announced.The figures in...
Coronavirus – Wednesday’s figures
Public Health Scotland publishes the latest data on Covid-19 in Scotland each day. Today's figures are set out in the table below.The number of...
Committee business on the agenda at Holyrood in 2023
The Scottish Parliament already has a full agenda of business on the schedule for 2023. Some of the highlights will include:Health Social Care and Sport...
First Minister sends good wishes to Scottish athletes
The Scottish Government has wished Scottish athletes the best of luck for London 2012.
Scottish Ministers have recorded a good luck message to all 54...
Pigeon pests shooed away from Holyrood
SCOTLAND’S parliament is finally free from its pigeon plague after a nine year battle with the birds.The pesky birds have been peppering the £414m...
Rise in new homes across Scotland
Official figures published today reveal that the number of new homes in Scotland has risen by seven per cent in the last year, the...
First inspector of Crematoria appointed
The Scottish Government has appointed Scotland’s first Inspector of Crematoria.
Robert Swanson QPM will take up the post of HM Inspector of Crematoria for Scotland,...
Cross party plea for government funding for Edinburgh’s Hindu Diwali festival
All party leaders in the Scottish Parliament along with some of the Edinburgh and Lothian MSPs have written to the First Minister asking that...
Independent review seeks views
A consultation is underway on financial support for college and university students.It is part of an independent review chaired by Jayne-Anne Gadhia which is...
Edinburgh MSP wants protection for shop workers
LABOUR MSP TO LAUNCH PROPOSAL FOR NEW LAW TO PROTECT SHOP WORKERSLabour MSP Daniel Johnson launches his proposal for a new law to protect...
Minister announces funding for solar panels on ‘Livingstone’s Hospital’
Local MSP and Minister for International Development Ben Macpherson is in Zambia. Today he announced a joint project between the Scottish Government, First Aid...
No politics in a pandemic
by Sarah Boyack Labour MSP for LothianThe last few weeks have been extraordinary as we witnessed Coronavirus take hold. It has had a frightening...
Call for extension to free TV licences
The Scottish Government has renewed a call for TV licences to remain free for over-75s.They explain that it is important that older people...
Coronavirus – Quarantine reinstated for travellers from Sunday
Travellers arriving from Italy, San Marino and Vatican City State must self-isolate from Sunday.Travellers arriving in Scotland from Italy, San Marino and the Vatican...
Coronavirus – today’s figures
The latest figures detailing the number of people diagnosed with Covid-19 in the last 24 hours in Scotland have been announced.The...
Coronavirus – Wednesday’s figures
The latest figures detailing the number of people diagnosed with Covid-19 in the last 24 hours in Scotland have been announced by the First...
Anas Sarwar elected new leader of Scottish Labour
Anas Sarwar MSP for Glasgow has been elected new leader of Scottish Labour, winning 57.56% of the votes in the contest against fellow MSP,...
Coronavirus – today’s figures
The latest figures detailing the number of people diagnosed with Covid-19 in the last 24 hours in Scotland have been announced. There will be...
Two apprentices recognised by Scottish Parliament
Two apprentices have been recognised by The Scottish Parliament for winning the Roofing Apprentice of the Year Award, as part of the NFRC (National...
Scottish Government present budget plans
Transport, housing, health and digital projects will receive new investment to help boost the economy, Finance Secretary John Swinney told Parliament today.
During the final...
