National Audit Office report on Lessons learned: Tackling fraud and protecting propriety in government spending during an emergency
The National Audit Office (NAO) has published a series of recommendations for tackling fraud and protecting propriety when spending public money during a national emergency...
Thursday, 8 February 2024 00:01
MSPs urged to back 2024-25 Budget
Deputy First Minister Shona Robison has urged MSPs to back next year’s Scottish Budget 2024-25, setting out how it delivers funding to tackle poverty and support public services in the face of a deeply challenging financial situation...
Thursday, 8 February 2024 00:01
NEU comments on Agenda Alliance data on Black Caribbean Girls' Exclusions
Commenting on data compiled by Agenda Alliance showing disproportionate exclusion rates for Black Caribbean girls and those from other minoritised groups, Daniel Kebede, General Secretary of the National Education Union, said...
Thursday, 8 February 2024 00:01
UN Middle East envoy upholds need for Gaza ceasefire
The top UN official in the Middle East underscored the importance of a ceasefire in Gaza during a briefing to journalists at UN Headquarters on Wednesday...
Wednesday, 7 February 2024 22:25
New protest laws to arrest those wearing face coverings and ban pyrotechnics
Police will be given new powers to arrest protesters who wear face coverings to threaten others and avoid criminal prosecution and pyrotechnics will be banned at protests...
Wednesday, 7 February 2024 19:09
Scotland's International Education Strategy
Promoting Scotland’s world leading university research and economic potential is at the core of the country's first International Education Strategy...
Wednesday, 7 February 2024 16:21
Diplomatic missions urge Israel to cease demolitions of schools
Diplomatic missions call on Israel to halt demolitions and confiscations of Palestinian houses and property in the West Bank...
Wednesday, 7 February 2024 15:44
Labour: Flawed Foundations: 11 glaring faults that unravel the Tories’ tainted dossier
The document says it is based on “Assumptions from Special Advisors”, rather than an impartial Civil Service assessment...
Wednesday, 7 February 2024 15:43
North East moves one step closer to historic Mayor
The North East of England will soon enjoy the economic benefits of a £1.4bn investment as legislation is laid in Parliament to implement a new devolution deal...
Wednesday, 7 February 2024 15:37
Committee challenges Government on Iran sanctions evasion and economic crime
The Chair of the Business and Trade Committee has challenged the Government on its plans to tackle serious economic crime by hostile foreign actors...
Wednesday, 7 February 2024 15:29