Scottish Government

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.

The Scottish Government has called for an extension of its financial powers within a newly published blueprint for the country's economic recovery. The report entitled COVID-19: UK Fiscal Path – A New Approach also proposes the creation of a UK-wide £80 billion stimulus package to r

Scottish Government advisors are calling for ministers to levy more tax from Scotland's higher earners to boost the country’s economic recovery and relieve the burden on lower-paid Scots. 

Finance secretary Kate Forbes has formally requested new powers to help Scotland meet “the significant economic and fiscal challenges” of coronavirus. Writing to the Chief Secretary to the Treasury, she details the temporary changes being sought by the Scottish Government. 

A new taskforce created to drive forward the recovery of Scotland’s vital tourism sector is to meet for the first time. The Scottish Tourism Recovery Taskforce (STRT) is made up of more than 30 businesses with experience from across the industry. It is co-chaired by tourism secretary Fergus Ew

Banks should find new ways to finance struggling businesses to ensure their survival amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to a Scottish Government advisory group.  The call is part of the recommendations of the advisory group who were asked to consult on ways to lead Scotland towards a

Dame Carolyn Fairbairn, CBI director-general and Tracy Black, the CBI’s Scotland director, have written to First Minister Nicola Sturgeon urging her to put jobs and training, especially for young people, at the heart of economic recovery plans.

Yesterday, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced further changes to lockdown restrictions with all retail premises with outdoor entrances and exits allowed to re-open from Monday 29.