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,...
Coronavirus – Friday’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...
First Minister announces first Cabinet
The First Minister is the youngest ever at 37 years old, and he has now appointed a young cabinet, with five politicians who are...
Pedal on Parliament moving forward
Representatives of cycling safety group, Pedal on Parliament, met with Scottish Government Transport Minister Keith Brown MSP, along with other MSPs and government officials...
Independence will make a difference to the film industry
Culture Secretary Fiona Hyslop spoke to film industry representatives today to tell them that only independence will improve support to that sector of the...
More talk about Brexit promised by The Scottish Government
The Scottish Government has announced that there will be a series of debates on Brexit held in the next few months. The First Minister...
Queensferry Crossing – delays due to the weather continue
At this morning's meeting of the Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee at Holyrood, Keith Brown MSP had to inform the members that the Queensferry...
Government to hold consultation on pre-recorded evidence in criminal trials
Views are being sought on the best way to spare child witnesses from having to give evidence during criminal trials.The consultation seeks views on...
The Queensferry Crossing opens today
Traffic will begin to use The Queensferry Crossing this morning marking the end of a momentous journey.The project may be about 10 weeks late...
Scottish Government to set out its draft budget this afternoon
Speaking ahead of presenting the Scottish Government’s Draft Budget to parliament this afternoon, Finance Secretary Derek Mackay said:“The 2018-19 budget will demonstrate beyond doubt...
Scottish politicians back charity helping young people in Uganda
Deputy First Minister John Swinney, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Willie Rennie, Scottish Labour leader Richard Leonard, co-leader of the Scottish Greens parliamentary group Alison...
Boyack joins leading charity’s campaign tackling child poverty
MSP Sarah Boyack, joined Aberlour Child Care Trust in the Scottish Parliament this week, giving her support to the charity’s ‘No Bad Ends’ campaign,...
Balfour calls for clarity on after-school clubs
Lothians MSP Jeremy Balfour has urged SNP Education Secretary John Swinney to outline when breakfast and after school clubs will be up and running...
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 today by...
Thousands helped with funeral costs
Almost 6,000 people received a Funeral Support Payment in its first full year, according to statistics published today.Since it started making payments last September,...
Coronavirus – Saturday’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 – 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 Scotland...
Coronavirus – Sunday’s figures
The number of cases of Covid-19 in Scotland were announced by Public Health Scotland today.On Monday 19 July all parts of Scotland...
Coronavirus – Friday’s figures
Public Health Scotland has published figures showing case numbers which are the highest ever since the beginning of the pandemic.The First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon,...
Coronavirus – November 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.There are around...
Christmas greetings from the Scottish Liberal Democrats
In common with other political leaders the Liberal Democrats have issued a festive message.Leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats, Alex Cole-Hamilton, said:“Christmas is...
Schools for the Future funding for St John’s
It was confirmed by the Scottish Government yesterday that St John's RC Primary School in Edinburgh will be refurbished or rebuilt under the Scotland's...
First Minister’s memorabilia raises funds for charity
Gifts and memorabilia received by former First Minister Alex Salmond have raised more than £42,000 for charity in an auction this afternoon.
More than three...
Holyrood wants Westminster to cut back on spending cuts
Nothing very new in this headline is there? Anyone who followed the various messages from the SNP during the recent General Election campaign will...
First Minister to make speech in London today
Later today the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will make a speech as one of the keynote speakers at the Institute of Directors Annual Convention...
Cabinet reshuffle at Holyrood
As Keith Brown, the newly elected Deputy Leader of the SNP steps down from the Cabinet to take charge of Scottish independence, several more...
Climate campaigners take their message to Holyrood
Climate campaigners are demanding politicians vote for stronger targets in the Climate Change Bill, to match the declaration of a climate emergency with an...
Coronavirus – pilot schemes will begin contact tracing from tomorrow
The Scottish Government has announced that NHS Scotland contact tracing technology is to be tested in NHS Fife, NHS Lanarkshire and NHS Highland from...
Extra support for Scottish students
The Scottish Government has announced extra financial help for students facing financial hardship over the summer months. The Scottish Government has brought forward early access...
Cherry backs away from Edinburgh Central nomination
After an apparent change in the rules by the SNP national executive, Joanna Cherry QC MP is stepping back from election to the Scottish...
