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Police welcome agreement to tackle criminals online

Last night (Thursday 3 October) the Home Secretary Priti Patel signed an agreement that will enable British law enforcement to directly ask for electronic data...

Friday, 4 October 2019 00:00

Letters from Home Secretary following the publication of Sir Richard Henriques’ review

Letters to Sir Thomas Winsor and Cressida Dick...

Thursday, 3 October 2019 18:54

Local government finance settlement 2020-21 proposals unveiled following biggest funding increase in almost a decade

Following the Spending Round confirming that councils will receive the biggest year-on-year real-terms increase in funding for almost a decade...

Thursday, 3 October 2019 17:37

Campaign launched to celebrate World Teachers’ Day

The life-changing contribution of teachers is to be celebrated with a new campaign to align with UNESCO’s World Teachers’ Day...

Thursday, 3 October 2019 15:26

Debate in the Scottish Parliament on Scotrail franchise

The next item of business is a debate on motion S5M-19190, in the name of Colin Smyth, on “Don’t Extend the ScotRail Franchise”...

Thursday, 3 October 2019 14:28

Questions in the Scottish Parliament on Scotrail and Rail Electrification

Anas Sarwar (Glasgow) (Lab): To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to ScotRail failing to meet its customer satisfaction targets for the second year running...

Thursday, 3 October 2019 14:25

Debate in the Scottish Parliament on Scottish Women and Girls in Sport Week

Emma Harper (South Scotland) (SNP): 17:10 ...I welcome the opportunity to have this debate on Scottish women and girls in sport week. As deputy convener of the Health and Sport Committee...

Thursday, 3 October 2019 14:18

Number of new homes built sours to an 11-year high

New data has found the number of new homes completed by developers in the year ending June 2019 had surged to over 170,000...

Thursday, 3 October 2019 13:53

New support for foster families to overcome trauma

Foster families will benefit from projects offering short breaks, mentoring, emergency sleepovers and social activities with other families...

Thursday, 3 October 2019 13:52

Welsh Government working with teachers, parents and students to ensure learners have access to a broad and balanced curriculum

The Welsh Government has today launched a consultation seeking views on plans to ensure all children have access to the full curriculum including Religious Education and Relationships...

Thursday, 3 October 2019 12:47