Amendments to legislation incorporating the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child will deliver a clear, coherent and workable Bill that provides some valuable protections for the rights of children in Scotland. The UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill was passed unanimously by the Scottish Parliament in 2021 but certain provisions within it were later ruled outwith the parliament's legislative competence at the Supreme Court.
There were 23,512 all-sector new build homes completed in Scotland in the year to end March 2023, according to quarterly statistics on housebuilding and affordable housing supply published today by Scotland's Chief Statistician. This is an increase of 9% (1,897 homes) on the 21,615 completions in the previous year, and the highest annual figure to end March since 2008.
Confidence in China's post-COVID recovery has started to waver over the past week after the world's second-largest economy reported disappointing figures for two of the major drivers of its economy: property and exports. In response, China's central bank is taking the opposite approach to western counterparts like the Bank of England by cutting its main interest rates to try to stimulate investment in its economy.
Scotland's National Event in Glasgow attended by The Scottish Secretary, Alister Jack. Events are being held across the United Kingdom, including in Scotland, to celebrate Armed Forces Day (Saturday 24 June 2023), highlighting the work that the UK Armed Forces do in keeping the people of the United Kingdom safe.
Armed Forces of Ukraine Personnel are learning life-saving medical techniques and strategies for providing battlefield trauma care. 49 Armed Forces of Ukraine Personnel are learning life-saving medical techniques and strategies for providing battlefield trauma care.
Consumer price inflation stuck at 8.7% in May, defying expectations of a slowdown and making a further rise in UK interest rates inevitable. The May figures came out the day before the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) was due to meet to discuss changing the UK base rate.
A targeted lung cancer screening programme for England designed to catch cancer sooner has been announced. Targeted lung cancer screening to help detect cancer sooner and speed up diagnosis.
House prices in the UK fell by 3.4% in the last year, the biggest annual fall in nearly 14 years. The inflation-adjusted average house price is now what it was in 2014.
NATO have scrambled the jets six times in the last three weeks, intercepting 21 Russian aircraft in the last 21 days. Royal Air Force Typhoon fighters providing Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) aircraft for the NATO Baltic Air Policing mission in Estonia have been scrambled to respond to Russian aircraft 21 times in the last 21 days.
The Highland Council are pleased to announce that between now and the end of July local communities will notice new 20mph speed limit signage being installed replacing, where relevant, the existing 30mph signage. Councillor Ken Gowans, Chair of the Council Economy and Infrastructure Committee said: "I am delighted so see the signage for this 20mph programme now appearing in our communities.
Land managers will be given more powers to help control Scotland's rapidly growing deer population after updated rules were introduced to Parliament this week. The changes to existing laws will make it easier to reduce unsustainable deer numbers in order to protect plant life and boost rewilding efforts.
Torsten Bell writing for the Resolution Foundation sets out the issues facing mortgage payers and what the government might do. The thirteenth interest rate rise in succession is a lot more than unlucky for mortgagors.
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Ambitious ten-year collaborative strategy targets strong growth against Brexit impacts. An industry-led strategy which aims for a 25% increase in turnover for Scotland's food and drink sector by 2028 has been published.
The amount we spent online rose 2.5% in May, the month of the Coronation. The value of e-commerce sales climbed a majestic 6.7% year-on-year.
The second Islands Forum on the Isle of Wight saw members come together to discuss sustained economic growth on the islands. Second Islands Forum takes place on the Isle of Wight to discuss path to sustainable economic growth Representatives from island communities in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland have all participated Forum agrees next steps to improve cooperation on skills, with next meeting set for autumn 2023 on connectivity The second Islands Forum on the Isle of Wight saw members come together to discuss sustained economic growth on the islands (Thursday 25 May).
Minister Rutley gave a statement to the Organization of America States in response to the Argentine Government's draft declaration on the Falkland Islands. Secretary General, Assistant Secretary General, Ministers, Delegates - friends and colleagues.
A refreshed action plan placing sustainability at the centre of the Scottish education system has been launched - including an ambitious commitment to ensure that every school and early learning setting will be sustainable by 2030. Learning for Sustainability features 25 actions, and follows nine months of collaboration with children, young people and their educators.
£350,000 funding to speed up delivery. Life-changing technology that reduces the risk of complications for people with type 1 diabetes will become more widely available thanks to additional funding.
The SLF is funded by the Scottish Government and delivered in partnership by the National Lottery Community Fund and Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE). The latest round of SLF approvals across Scotland, announced this week, total £2,700,202.
