Scottish Government

Around 12 companies across Scotland are providing services worth more than £8 million to the World Expo 2020, which opened on Friday in Dubai. The work ranges from branding the six month international showcase to supporting digital engagement from participants around the globe.

More than 2,000 jobs will be created with Social Security Scotland over the next 12 months, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced. Recruitment will start in October for staff to support the delivery of benefits due to be introduced next year, including the Adult Disability Payment – the

Business premises in Scotland will be able to access a £25 million package to improve ventilation and reduce the risk of coronavirus transmission. Grants will target a wide range of high-risk settings where people come into close proximity, including restaurants, bars and gyms, with support av

Councils have been given £10 million to provide grants to tenants who have fallen behind on their rent as a result of the pandemic and are at risk of eviction. The grants will help tenants who are struggling financially as a direct result of the pandemic, allowing them to reduce or pay off the

The Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE) has announced £1,805,000 in grants, funded by the Scottish Government, through the RSE Saltire Research Awards. With a focus on the next generation of researchers, many awards will be received by ‘early career researchers’ (an individual who is

Edinburgh-based software testing company 2i has landed a £20 million contract to help the Scottish Government deliver social security in Scotland. The firm has said that the contract will deliver testing and quality assurance to support the introduction of new benefits – and will also he

Scotland’s onshore GDP fell by 0.2% in July, according to statistics announced today by Scotland's chief statistician. Output remains 2.4% below the pre-pandemic level in February 2020.

More than £500,000 of funding has been announced by the Scottish Government to study the pressures faced from pollution and climate change. A project to gauge the impact of environmental and climate change on Scotland’s iconic wild salmon population has begun.

Scotland's Chief Statistician has released statistics showing that the economy grew by 4.7% during April to June 2021.

For May-July 2021, Scotland’s employment rate estimate increased over the quarter to 74.1%, according to the latest figures published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The data has also revealed that Scotland's unemployment rate estimate decreased slightly over the quarter to 4.3%.

Following UK Government plans to implement a 1.25% increase in National Insurance contributions to fund the NHS and social care in England, finance secretary Kate Forbes is seeking assurances that the UK Government will cover the full cost of this increase for public sector employers. In a letter to

The Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) has published its recommendations for the Scottish Government’s 2022-2023 Budget calling for action to stimulate consumer spending, protect vulnerable consumers, and support hard-pressed businesses.

Tens of thousands of rural and island homes and businesses in Scotland are set to access the UK’s fastest and most reliable broadband. An investment of £384 million by the Scottish Government through the Reaching 100% programme (R100) will see building of full fibre connec

Fishing businesses and marine organisations in Scotland have been awarded funding to mitigate the impacts of Brexit and help the sector recover from effects of COVID-19. The financial support of almost £800,000 – part of the £14 million Marine Fund Scotland - was announced by rural

New polling, published in an IPPR Scotland report released today, has revealed that people in Scotland are overwhelmingly supportive of the introduction of a four-day working week. In addition, the report finds that a shorter working week - in which workers’ hours are reduced without losing ou