Scottish Government

The Scottish government’s consultation on the Housing (Scotland) Bill closed last week, bringing to an end a heated debate over proposed rent control measures and potential exemptions that have sharply divided landlords and tenants' groups. At the heart of the dispute is a provision in the bil

New jobs will be created and derelict sites regenerated in Glasgow’s former industrial heartland with the help of funding announced by First Minister John Swinney. Urban regeneration company Clyde Gateway is to receive £3.5 million to support the continued redevelopment of the former Sha

The Scottish Government consultation on Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) reliefs for property funds can level the playing field on tax and let loose new investments into Scottish housing, social investments and net zero, according to several industry organisations.

A new fund has been established to support businesses on several Scottish islands adversely affected by recent ferry disruptions. Businesses from eligible sectors on South Uist, Colonsay, North Uist, Eriskay, Benbecula, Berneray, Grimsay and Arran can apply.

The Scottish Government has allocated £800,000 from its Ecosystem Fund to support 28 projects aimed at fostering business creation and growth across Scotland in the 2025/26 financial year. The initiatives are designed to cultivate entrepreneurial ambition, capability, and networks for both cur

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) has urged the Scottish Government to adopt a longer-term approach to financial planning in response to its latest spending figures and future strategy. This call for a more sustainable and transparent fiscal framework comes as the Scottish Go

The University of Dundee is set to receive up to £40 million in principle from the Scottish Government to aid its financial recovery, bringing the total additional funding made available up to £62m.

Canon Medical Research Europe has been awarded £3.6 million from Scottish Enterprise towards a £14m project that uses AI for faster data analysis and aims to improve medical scans with benefits for both patients and health services. The funding was announced at a recent meeting with Pres

The latest round of the Scottish Government’s Ecosystem Fund has attracted a record number of applicants. Aimed at supporting organisations that are driving entrepreneurial growth and innovation across Scotland, the £700,000 fund was launched in early April by Deputy First Minister Kate

Nearly one in six inward investment projects in the UK last year were secured in Scotland, according to new data published by EY.

New initiatives taking advantage of Scotland’s world-class reputation as an innovation nation have been announced by the Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes. Three projects, backed by £4.4 million, are designed to help turn ground-breaking research across the country’s universities a

A delegation of business leaders from across Glasgow has been officially welcomed by the Mayor of Shanghai, Mr Gong Zheng, as the city takes up the role of Guest City of Honour at the China (Shanghai) International Technology Fair (CSITF).

Business and civic leaders across Dundee and Angus are urging the Scottish Government to back a bold and transformational plan by Dundee and Angus College to create new, integrated campuses in the heart of Dundee and Arbroath. The initiative, which also includes an expanded STEM-focused facility at

A new report by the Scottish Government’s Housing Investment Taskforce has laid out an ambitious roadmap to boost confidence and unlock greater investment across Scotland’s housing sector.

The Scottish Government is facing criticism of an inconsistent policy regarding state funding for defence companies, as Scottish Enterprise, the government's enterprise agency, refuses to provide £2.5 million in funding for a proposed Rolls-Royce welding skills centre in the Glasgow area. A Sc