Scottish Parliament votes for Nicola Sturgeon to be First Minister
It would have seemed odd writing this headline only a few months ago, but in Scotland we have a fast moving political landscape at...
A & E statistics now published
Earlier this year the Chief Statistician for The Scottish Government undertook to publish Accident and Emergency statistics weekly. Today the first of those statistics...
Chief Medical Officer gives advice on physical activity during pregnancy
The UK's chief medical officers released new advice on physical activity for expectant mothers, believed to be the first of its kind in the...
At Holyrood – World Press Photo Exhibition 2018
The aftermath of an attack that shook the heart of London; a rioter on fire running from police in Venezuela; a young boy being...
Coronavirus – Schools and nurseries to close from Friday
Schools and nurseries in Scotland will be closed from Friday - and could be closed until the autumn.
The First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced...
Scamming appears to be on the increase during the pandemic
You are advised to be aware of scams and fake news following an increase in reports across Scotland about scam emails, text messages, and doorstep callers.
Across the UK...
Angus Robertson officially launches campaign for Edinburgh Central nomination
Edinburgh Central is about to become the focus of national politics, with the former leader of the SNP at Westminster, Angus Robertson, officially launching...
Government supporting veterans with travel discount
A new rail card that will allow Scottish veterans to claim a 34% discount on travel has been introduced by The Scottish Government.
The veterans...
Scottish Finance Secretary asks Chancellor for clarity
Finance Secretary Kate Forbes has today written to the UK Chancellor seeking urgent clarification on the extension of the UK Government’s furlough scheme.
She warns...
Coronavirus – today’s figures
The latest figures for today detailing the number of people diagnosed with Covid-19 in the last 24 hours have been announced.
The First Minister is...
The Future Speaks – young Scots to discuss climate concerns
Local MPs Tommy Sheppard, Ian Murray and Christine Jardine will be on the panel on Friday to be quizzed by high school students. This...
Coronavirus – Monday’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 statistics in Scotland...
Coronavirus – Wednesday’s figures
The number of cases of Covid-19 in Scotland were announced by Public Health Scotland today.
Today marks the day that over three million people in...
Coronavirus – changes made to self isolation and testing rules
Addressing a virtual session of parliament on Wednesday, the First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, has announced changes to the self-isolation rules which must be followed...
Supporters celebrate Equal Marriage passing into Law at Holyrood
Supporters of Equal Marriage are celebrating after the Scottish Parliament overwhelmingly passed the Civil Partnerships and Marriage Bill into Law today. Patrick Harvie MSP...
First Minister introduces the new team
The First Minister Nicola Sturgeon spent yesterday reshuffling her Cabinet and today she appointed nine new junior ministers to complete the task.
Subject to Parliamentary...
MSP reports delays in bodies being released
Kezia Dugdale MSP lodged a Freedom of Information request about the length of time families have waited for bodies of loved ones to be...
Kezia Dugdale calls for regulation of Airbnb properties
It’s been reported recently that Edinburgh has at least 9,000 short term let listings on sites such as Airbnb, an increase of 43 percent...
MSP claims over 10,000 children could be affected in Edinburgh by...
SNP SAY TORY GOVERNMENT MUST SCRAP “HEARTLESS” POLICY
13.1% of the total number of children in Edinburgh could be affected by the two-child cap, according...
Douglas Ross becomes new leader of the Scottish Conservatives
Leonard Wallace, Returning Officer in the election for the Leader of the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, has announced Douglas Ross as the new...
Angela Constance appointed as Drugs Policy Minister
Angela Constance, the former Education Secretary until 2016, and Cabinet Secretary for Communities Social Security and Equalities until 2018 will replace Public Health Minister...
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 statistics in...
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 are no...
Coronavirus – Tuesday’s figures
The number of cases of Covid-19 in Scotland were announced by Public Health Scotland today and are reported below.
The First Minister, Nicola...
Coronavirus – Monday’s figures
Public Health Scotland publishes the latest data on Covid-19 in Scotland each day. The figures are set out in our table below.
The number of...
Investment in recycling announced for Edinburgh
Edinburgh will benefit from an award of £7.69 million from the government's Recycling Improvement Fund announced today. This will allow the council to upgrade...
Edinburgh Central MSP speaking at Women in the World Forum
Edinburgh Central MSP and Leader of the Scottish Conservatives, Ruth Davidson, is to speak in London this evening.
Ms Davidson will address the prestigious Women in...
Ewing confirms new support funding
Funding to support food and drink businesses work with each other to come up with innovative ways to sell their products has been launched...
Baby box birthday celebrated
It's a year since the first baby box was handed out to expectant parents in Scotland. Since then 52,065 boxes have been gifted to...
Extra funding promised for councils
The Scottish Government has announced a package of extra funding for councils which could be worth up to £750 million, and which has been...
