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More than 300,000 children receiving £25 weekly Scottish Child Payment

The Scottish Child Payment is now being received by the families of more than 300,000 children and young people, according to official statistics...

Tuesday, 30 May 2023 13:56

UK donates equipment to the Lebanese Army

British Ambassador to Lebanon Hamish Cowell has announced the donation of additional Land Rover spares worth over £400K to the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF)...

Tuesday, 30 May 2023 13:42

Scotland’s producers deserve better, says Minister

As the UK Government’s trade deals with Australia and New Zealand enter into force today, 31 May, Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon has called on UK Ministers...

Tuesday, 30 May 2023 13:33

New EU food regulations generating uncertainty for businesses, Committee warns

The European Scrutiny Committee has raised concerns that a new EU regulation is causing uncertainty for businesses moving goods from Great Britain to Northern Ireland...

Tuesday, 30 May 2023 11:40

Guidance on further education: initial teacher education

Information for providers of initial teacher education (ITE) for the further education (FE) sector...

Tuesday, 30 May 2023 11:01

New guide to boost understanding of video games

A new guide to support research and build a better understanding of video games is published today...

Tuesday, 30 May 2023 10:56

Scottish government announces funding for projects supporting veterans

Seventeen projects across Scotland have been awarded funds totalling £500,000 to help ex-service personnel access support for physical and mental health, financial, employment...

Tuesday, 30 May 2023 10:37

Economics of music streaming: Government accepts CMS Committee recommendation on industry remuneration working group

The Government has agreed to establish an industry working group to explore issues around fair pay for creators in the music streaming industry, as recommended...

Tuesday, 30 May 2023 00:01

Food inflation eased in May - BRC-NIELSENIQ shop price index

Shop Price annual inflation accelerated to 9.0% in May, up slightly from 8.8% in April. This is above the 3-month average rate of 8.9%. This brings shop price growth to a fresh high...

Tuesday, 30 May 2023 00:01

Government cracks down on free vapes for kids

A loophole that allows retailers to give free samples of vapes to children in England is set to be closed under new plans announced by the Prime Minister...

Tuesday, 30 May 2023 00:01