Scottish Government

A report published by Audit Scotland and the Accounts Commission has highlighted the scale and pace of the emergency business support from the Scottish Government in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The report highlights how the Scottish Government was able to maintain clear priorities of targe

As part of its support for the Scottish Government Fair Work First agenda, Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) is introducing new conditions attached to future funding awards. From 1 April, all organisations across the region who are applying for HIE funding will be expected to comply with the Fa

To help accelerate inclusive growth and economic collaboration across Scotland, all regions have been awarded a share of the £1 million Regional Economic Partnership Fund. Regional Economic Partnerships can play a major role in implementing the economic ambitions of Scotland’s new Nation

The Digital Xtra Fund has secured £100,000 in funding from the Scottish Government and Skills Development Scotland to match fund industry’s support for the next cohort of activities. The Scottish charity, which funds meaningful extracurricular tech activities for young people through an

Support is being expanded to improve the energy efficiency of homes and tackle energy costs in Scotland.  In response to the cost of living crisis, three key Scottish Government energy efficiency and heat programmes will be boosted from April.

Revenue Scotland should have powers to waive a second homes tax in exceptional circumstances and the time available for eligible house buyers to claim a tax rebate when they buy a new main home but their old one is still on the market should be doubled. They are among suggestions put forward by the

A new partnership approach launched by the Scottish Government will be embedded across the education and skills system to ensure employers and government are working together to deliver training opportunities for the new green jobs of the future. Scotland's National Strategy for Economic Transformat

Businesses in Scotland are being urged to withdraw from trading with Russia, following its invasion of Ukraine. Finance and economy secretary Kate Forbes has asked companies to take “economic action” by reviewing operations for links and connections to Russia and severing them.

The Scottish Government has set up a new working group that will consider the economic opportunities available to Gaelic-speaking communities in Scotland. The Short Life Working Group on Economic and Social Opportunities for Gaelic will have representation from a range of sectors with experience of

Services that provide mental health support to Armed Forces veterans have been given a £2 million funding boost from the Scottish Government. The Scottish Government has announced £1.4m for Combat Stress and a further £666,000 for Veterans First Point.

A new National Strategy for Economic Transformation, underpinned by detailed analysis of Scotland’s economic strengths and weaknesses, has been published by the Scottish Government.

A new taskforce has been set up to transition Scotland into a global leader for Green and Sustainable Financial Services. Finance secretary Kate Forbes and UN Special Envoy for climate action and finance Mark Carney will be amongst those speaking at a public launch of the taskforce on Monday 28 Febr

The next 10 years will be decisive in building a more resilient, entrepreneurial and fair economy, according to economy secretary Kate Forbes.

Financial support will be made available to help crofters and farmers on Scotland’s islands effectively manage local populations of greylag geese. In some locations, an increase in numbers of geese has caused significant agricultural damage to barley crops and improved pasture, from cropping b

A partnership agreement to establish two Green Freeports in Scotland has been reached between Scottish and UK Ministers. Following robust discussions in recent months, both governments have agreed: