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Four nation action plan on coronavirus published
At the media briefing which the First Minister held yesterday to explain the current position in Scotland regarding coronavirus, she referred to a...
Scottish Government say there could be a ‘significant outbreak’ of Coronavirus in Scotland
The First Minister Nicola Sturgeon briefed the media this morning alongside Health Secretary Jeane Freeman and the Chief Medical Officer, Dr Catherine Calderwood.
Their...
Letter from Scotland
This week’s announcement on immigration from the UK government has exposed yet again the fault lines between England and Scotland over Brexit.
The new...
The Scottish Government issues Coronavirus update
Two patients test negative.
Results for two of the patients in Scotland being tested for Wuhan Novel Coronavirus have come back negative.
There are currently no...
#GE2019 Finance Secretary warns of risk to public services in budget delay
MACKAY: UK BUDGET CHAOS POSES RISK TO SCOTTISH PUBLIC SERVICES Finance Secretary Derek Mackay has warned that the uncertainty over the next UK Government budget...
Scottish Budget will be published after Christmas
Finance Secretary Derek Mackay has confirmed that due to the UK General Election and the cancellation of the UK Government budget, it will not...
Settled status advice for EU citizens
As we all wait to find out if there is a Brexit deal or not, the Scottish Government says it is working to ensure...
MSP encourages parents to get their children a flu vaccination this winter
SNP MSP Gordon Macdonald has urged parents in Edinburgh to “trust the facts” and make sure their child is vaccinated for flu this winter.
This...
Sick Kids will not admit children for another year
The Health Secretary Jeane Freeman made a scheduled statement to Holyrood earlier this afternoon about the new Sick Kids at Little France which had...
Consultation opens on tourist tax
The Scottish Government has opened a consultation for members of the public, businesses and the tourism sector to give their views on the design...
Scottish Child Payment – apply now
Low income families will now be able to apply for a new £10 a week payment for every child aged 0-6 next year. As...
Minister speaks out on EU citizens and ‘No Deal’
The Scottish Government responded earlier in the week to a Home Office announcement which details new arrangements for EU citizens arriving after Brexit in...
Holyrood publish their Programme for Government
Today at The Scottish Parliament it was back to school for MSPs as the First Minister announced the Programme for Government 2019-20. Importantly for...
GERS figures published today
Scotland’s net fiscal balance has improved for the third year in a row, according to statistics announced today by Scotland’s Chief Statistician.
Net Fiscal Balance...
Fireworks consultation closes on Monday
The Scottish Government’s consultation on the use and regulation of fireworks will close on Monday with more than 16,000 responses now received.
The public’s views...
Edinburgh council leaders welcome the Scottish budget
The Scottish Government, as widely anticipated, struck a deal with the Green Party and agreed their budget based on a couple of matters which...
Festival launch held at Bute House
A gathering was held at Bute House today to mark the 30th anniversary of the Edinburgh Children’s Festival, Imaginate.
Culture Minister Fiona Hyslop hosted...
National Records Office – Cabinet papers released from 2003
There is a particular hush in the air in the National Records Office which is housed in the grand building opposite The Balmoral when...
Government to consult on fireworks
Following discussions last year, the Community Safety Minister Ash Denham MSP has announced a consultation on fireworks in the New Year.
The consultation will be...
Launch of simple guide to Scotland’s Health Research and Innovation Ecosystem
The directory, called Scottish Health Research and Innovation Ecosystem launched today at the annual Life Science Scotland conference in Glasgow by Dave Tudor, Co-Chair...
Government looking at 20mph rollout across Scotland
The Scottish Government is to consider whether speed limits in built up areas should be reduced across the country from 30mph to 20mph.
They have...
New funding for festivals began with the City Region Deal
The new funding announced by The Scottish Government, The City of Edinburgh Council and Festivals Edinburgh today was born out of the City Region...
Festivals can now bank on funding of £15 million over five years
In a three partner arrangement among The Scottish Government, The City of Edinburgh Council and Edinburgh Festivals the Platform for Creative Excellence (PLACE) programme...
£2.3 million Scottish Enterprise grant funding supports 80 new jobs
Travel Technology SME, TravelNest, will be creating over 80 skilled jobs in Edinburgh by investing £7 million to establish its operations in the capital.
Public...
Scottish Government support for Zambia
Local MSP Ben Macpherson is also the International Development Minister and he has today announced a package of support to assist Zambia in developing their...
Celebrate St Andrew’s Day – and the day after
The Scottish Government has backed Scotland's Winter Festivals with £550,000 beginning on 30 November, St Andrew's Day and running all the way through to...
Cabinet meeting to be held in Midlothian
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and her Cabinet will meet at the University of Edinburgh’s Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies and Roslin Institute on...
Government to introduce prepaid smartcards
The Scottish Government has announced a new digital system intended to reduce stigma and make it easier to eat healthily.
Pre-paid digital smartcards will replace...
Sanitary products to be provided to all of Scotland’s students
New £5 million scheme to fight period poverty
Free sanitary products will be available to pupils, students and learners at schools, colleges and universities across...
Alex Salmond denies sexual harassment complaints
Former First Minister Alex Salmond faces complaints of sexual harassment arising during his time at Holyrood.
This has been revealed in a series of tweets...
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