Applications invited for fund to support Scottish food and drink suppliers and producers
Applications are now invited for a fund to support Scottish food and drink suppliers and producers to invest in future growth...
Monday, 9 May 2022 12:20
Recipients of £5.4 million suicide prevent fund revealed in Mental Health Awareness Week
The government has announced the charities that have received a share of £5.4million, to support people experiencing suicidal thoughts or approaching a crisis...
Monday, 9 May 2022 11:11
HMRC publishes research on the introduction of a plastic packaging tax
HM Revenue & Customs has published research aimed to understand how businesses handle plastic packaging as well as the potential impact of a new tax...
Monday, 9 May 2022 11:05
Ed Miliband comments on Scottish Power warning of £900 increase to energy bills this autumn
Ed Miliband MP, Labour's Shadow Climate Change and Net Zero Secretary, commenting on the warning from the chief executive of Scottish Power that a typical annual domestic energy bill could rise...
Monday, 9 May 2022 10:52
Warm Home Discount expanded to help 280,000 Scottish households with energy bills
The UK government is today launching a consultation on a proposed expansion of its Warm Home Discount scheme. Proposals are for support in Scotland...
Monday, 9 May 2022 10:48
Sturgeon to explain Scotland's Global Affairs Framework during visit to USA
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will underline Scotland’s key interests in global issues when she visits the United States next week...
Monday, 9 May 2022 10:32
Treasury starts conversation to reform UK capital allowance regime
A publication aiming to kickstart a conversation with businesses about how to reform the UK’s capital allowances regime has been published today...
Monday, 9 May 2022 10:22
Centre of Expertise in Equality and Human Rights established in Scotland
A new Centre of Expertise in Equality and Human Rights to put human rights and equality at the heart of economic policy development is being established...
Monday, 9 May 2022 10:01
Defra environmental targets consultation: Environment Agency response
Environment Agency's response on new targets, under the Environment Act 2021 to improve the natural environment...
Monday, 9 May 2022 09:54
MPs call for action on advertising and employment rules to protect children and online performers
Regulation and employment protection have failed to keep pace with the growth of online influencer culture, leaving those working in the industry with a lack of support...
Monday, 9 May 2022 09:39