Funding boost for science and tech breakthroughs that improve lives, create jobs and grow our economy. Funding boost for science and tech breakthroughs that improve lives, create jobs and grow our economy £55 billion long-term backing for the UK's research agencies and bodies is a real-terms rise.
Following a highly adverse report on maternity at The Royal Infirmary in Edinburgh the Scottish Government has set up a task force. Health Secretary Neil Gray has announced new measures to ensure the continued safety and quality of maternity and neonatal services, following the publication of Healthcare Improvement Scotland's (HIS) inspection report on Edinburgh Royal Infirmary.
"The latest statistics paint a positive picture for house purchases in September, off the back of a weaker August. However, it is worth noting that different times of the year can record seasonal dips or rises for house purchase.
Chancellor helps unlock over £6.4 billion in two-way trade and investment deals with Saudi Arabia during Gulf visit with landmark business delegation. New package includes £5 billion of export finance in major boost to British manufacturing and jobs, plus multi-million-pound investment deals with Aberdeen Investcorp, Barclays, HSBC and UK AI powerhouse Quantexa.
New report exposes major AI skills gap holding UK businesses back - but 3 new tools launched will help unlock up to £400bn growth potential by 2030. Skills England unveils new AI Skills Framework, Adoption Pathway and Employer Checklist to support wider and more responsible AI use.
Disabled people will be at the heart of the first ever full review of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) following the appointment of two co-chairs, and the launch of a recruitment process for its wider steering group. First ever full review of Personal Independence Payment to be led by disabled people with appointment of two co-chairs.
Deaf people will be able to access essential services more easily from today onwards with the launch of a free mobile app. SignPort will enable Deaf people to book British Sign Language (BSL) interpreters in just a few steps, see who their interpreter will be and communicate with them securely.
Fraser of Allander Institute's report published on 28 October 2025 "Tracking Progress on Annual Health Checks for People with Learning Disabilities" highlights a range of issues. The report examines how Scotland is doing at delivering annual health checks to adults (16+) with learning disabilities, based on the latest data for the 2024/25 reporting period.
Scotland's onshore GDP grew by 0.7% in the three months to August 2025, up from the growth of 0.6% in the three months to July 2025, according to statistics announced by the Chief Statistician. In the three months to August, the largest positive contribution to headline GDP growth was in Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services which contributed 0.4 percentage points towards headline growth.
Reforms will open up affordable home charging to thousands more households. new proposed planning reforms to cut red tape giving renters and motorists without driveways greater access to cheaper charging at home.
Ahead of the Just Transition Commission Summit getting underway in Edinburgh today [Weds 29 Oct], First Minister John Swinney has highlighted the importance of supporting workers and livelihoods in the journey to net zero. The First Minister will speak at the summit and announce the Scottish Government's intention to renew the Just Transition Commission for the next Parliamentary term.
Ofgem confirmed the 77 projects entering the final assessment stage of a government-driven super battery support scheme designed to secure investment, promote growth and stop green energy going to waste. Long Duration Electricity Storage (LDES) will play a key role in Great Britain's grid expansion. It stores extra renewable energy when the weather conditions are producing more than we need, and use later when the wind is not blowing.
SLC has received more than 1.1 million refund requests through its Digital Refund Service, which offers a self-serve route for customers to request Below Threshold refunds. The figure has been announced today (29 October 2025) as SLC issues its annual Student loan repayments via PAYE eligible for refund - Tax Year 2024/25.
Grangemouth workers made redundant following the refinery closure will be prioritised for roles created through the Scottish Government's £25 million Grangemouth Just Transition Fund, thanks to a new clause in grant funding awarded. In partnership with Unite the Union, the Grangemouth Jobs Prioritisation Scheme will ensure that all Scottish Enterprise grant awards from the Fund to businesses will give priority to eligible Grangemouth workers during recruitment.
The recent report by the Resolution Foundation argues that the UK government is facing a decisive moment. With the upcoming Autumn Budget and the long-awaited Child Poverty Strategy, the opportunity to reverse rising child poverty is still within reach but only if the policy move is bold and substantial.
Ofgem has a very good list of all the help available. Find out where to get help if you're worried about paying your electricity or gas bills.
The signing took place in the presence of Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Minister for Investment Lord Stockwood, who attended the 9th Edition of the Future Investment Initiative in Riyadh. MoU will facilitate a financial structure to support Saudi Arabia's PIF and its portfolio companies in procuring goods and services from UK companies.
Cutting the Cash ISA allowance is unlikely to incentivise people to invest their cash in stocks and shares, a new report by the Treasury Select Committee warns. The Government should, therefore, not cut the Cash ISA limit in the hope of persuading people to switch to stocks and shares.
Many hospices in the UK are cutting back on staff and services due to severe funding shortfalls. Nearly two-thirds of independent hospices in England reported financial deficits in 2023-24, forcing reductions in beds, staff, and care provision.
General Practice will receive additional funding of more than half a billion pounds over the next three years to support recruitment - the largest investment in core GP services to date in Scotland. The announcement, subject to Parliament agreeing future budgets, comes following agreement with the British Medical Association (BMA) over new additional funding which builds to a recurring £249 million in three years' time.
