Scottish Government

Scotland’s GDP increased by 1.5% in May, after the sharp falls of 18.9% in April and 5.5% in March, according to statistics announced today by the chief statistician. Although output has picked up slightly in May, it remains 22.1% below the level in February, prior to the direct impacts of the

Four projects in Fife have received a share of an £83,150 funding package from the Scottish Government's Towns and BIDs Resilience and Recovery Fund to help business recovery after the coronavirus pandemic.  Last month, the funding was announced by Aileen Campbell, cabinet secretary

A loan scheme to support farmers and crofters through the coronavirus crisis has been announced by rural economy secretary Fergus Ewing. With the additional uncertainty caused by Brexit, the National Basic Payment Support Scheme will maintain vital cash flow for farm and croft businesses by injectin

Farmers and crofters in Scotland are being offered £1 million in funding from the Scottish Government to diversify into forestry and help with the fight against climate change.

Homebuyers will be able to take advantage of reduced rates of Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) from this week, after finance secretary Kate Forbes responded to calls for a quick implementation of the change. The threshold at which LBTT begins to be paid will rise from £145,000 to &pou

A coalition of economists, charities, think tanks and businesses have called on the Scottish Government to make a "nationwide pivot towards community-led social enterprises" as part of the economic recovery from COVID-19. In an open letter to First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, the coalition criticised

Scotland's finance minister Kate Forbes is being urged to match England's stamp duty tax cut for house buyers.

The Scottish Government has issued a fresh call for the UK government to ease the financial restrictions imposed on devolved governments so they can better respond to the COVID-19 crisis. The call has come from finance ministers from the three devolved administrations across the UK, with Kate Forbes

Finance secretary Kate Forbes has urged the UK Government to introduce a range of vital new measures to support Scotland’s response to the current economic crisis brought about by the coronavirus pandemic. Writing to the Chancellor in advance of his Economic Update on July 8, Ms Forbes has cal

The Scottish Government has launched a £10 million fund to support Scotland's performing arts venues.

Business organisations across Scotland have welcomed First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's latest announcement on the easing of lockdown restrictions in Scotland.

A group of industry experts have submitted an action plan to the Scottish Government in an attempt to limit unemployment caused by the economic impacts of coronavirus.

Environmental charity Remake, which is based in Crieff, has secured £56,852 from the Scottish Government’s Supporting Communities Fund through The National Lottery Community Fund. The funding will allow the charity to support its local area as a COVID-19 anchor organisation.

The Scottish Government is seeking urgent clarification from the UK government about the replacement of EU Structural funds (ESF) programmes, which will play an important role in planning for economic recovery from coronavirus. With just six months until the UK is set to leave the European Union, Iv

Edinburgh start-up Breathe Easy has won a £50,000 grant from the Scottish Government to help with its development of the first lip-reading face masks in Scotland.