Ewing calls for return of coal cash
Energy Minister Fergus Ewing has accused the UK Government of showing ‘disrespect’ to coal communities across Scotland, as they fail to answer calls for...
All change at Holyrood
Nicola Sturgeon's cabinet has been greatly changed today during a major reshuffle, the first since the last Scottish parliamentary election in May 2016.Keith Brown...
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 by the Deputy...
COP26 – Glasgow must result in credible action
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is to deliver a keynote speech on Monday setting out how COP26 in Glasgow can lead the world into the...
Green MSP calls for an end to bed blocking
Alison Johnstone, Green MSP for Lothian, is calling on The Scottish Government to step up its response to the crisis of bed blocking in...
Scottish Conservatives launch environment paper
A series of new initiatives designed to protect Scotland’s environment and tackle climate change have been published today by the Scottish Conservatives in a...
Fireworks under discussion
Ash Denham, MSP for Edinburgh Eastern, Convened a Public Meeting earlier in the week with Emergency Services and Council Officials to Discuss Concerns and...
Government updates guidance on masks
Guidance for pupils and staff on the use of face coverings in schools and on school transport has been updated.In light of the latest...
Exemption card for those who cannot wear masks introduced
The Scottish Government has produced a face covering exemption card, to support those who are unable to wear one to feel more confident and...
Christmas message from Richard Leonard
Scottish Labour Leader, Richard Leonard shares his Christmas message.He writes: "Scotland has not had a Christmas set against the backdrop of such tragic...
Housing Bill to allow homeowners to get on with repairs
Lothian Labour MSP, Sarah Boyack, has welcomed new laws to help homeowners get on with common repairs to their property.The provisions, passed yesterday evening...
Coronavirus – today’s facts and figures
The First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, confirmed today's figures in her media briefing from St Andrew's House:"As at 9 o’clock this morning, there have been...
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...
New Year message from the First Minister
In her end of year message it is not surprising that the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon focused on pandemics and the people of Scotland....
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...
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 confident about lowering voting age
Following a trip to London today to have a meeting with the Prime Minister David Cameron, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has expressed confidence that...
MSP claims over 10,000 children could be affected in Edinburgh by...
SNP SAY TORY GOVERNMENT MUST SCRAP “HEARTLESS” POLICY13.1% of the total number of children in Edinburgh could be affected by the two-child cap, according...
Government orders hospital sites inquiry
Investigation into issues at RHCYP and QEUH.A public inquiry will be held to examine issues at the new Royal Hospital for Children and...
Consumer rights fortified by new bill
The Economy, Energy and Fair Work Committee has approved the general principles of a bill which will strengthen the rights of consumers in Scotland...
SNP MSP welcomes measures to protect tenants
SNP MSP Gordon MacDonald has welcomed The Scottish Government announcement that private and social tenants in Edinburgh are to be given increased protection from eviction during...
Scottish Government offer one-off support grants
The Scottish Government announced today that more funding will be made available for businesses affected by the extension of temporary restrictions to slow the...
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 by The First...
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
Public Health Scotland has just published today's figures and we have added them to the table below.From today drop in clinics have...
First Minister to host humanitarian summit in Edinburgh today
Scotland’s response to the unfolding humanitarian tragedy in southern Europe will be set out at a summit chaired by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon in...
Scotland on the way to meeting 50% renewables target
The Scottish Government announced today that the 2015 target of producing half of our electricity from renewables has almost been met a year ahead...
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...
MSP calls for engagement with plan for Westside Plaza
Gordon Macdonald, MSP for Edinburgh Pentlands, is asking local residents to offer their views on the current civic square, located at the front of...
First Minister announces funding to address climate change
A further £200,000 for action addressing climate change has been announced by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.
The money will be provided to the Marrakech Partnership...
