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Aggregates Tax Bill aims to increase use of recycled materials in Scotland

A new Scottish tax aimed at encouraging the use of recycled materials in construction has been approved unanimously by the Scottish Parliament...

Wednesday, 2 October 2024 16:55

Scottish government consults on improving palliative care

Views are being sought by the Scottish government on a new strategy Palliative Care Matters for All...

Wednesday, 2 October 2024 16:48

Transfer of benefits in Scotland reaches major milestone

Over 200,000 disabled adults have now had their benefit award transferred to Social Security Scotland from the Department for Work and Pensions, new figures show...

Wednesday, 2 October 2024 16:45

Scottish government makes £800,000 donation of surplus supplies to Ukraine

Medical equipment and supplies will be sent from Scotland to Ukraine. The shipment of over 500 items includes oxygen concentrators, electric height-adjustable beds with replacement...

Wednesday, 2 October 2024 16:42

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's message for Rosh Hashanah

Prime Minister Keir Starmer sends his best wishes for Rosh Hashanah...

Wednesday, 2 October 2024 11:51

Prime Minister to hold talks with EU leaders in Brussels

The Prime Minister will travel to Brussels today to continue his drive to improve the UK’s relationship with the European Union to bolster the security, safety and prosperity of the British people...

Tuesday, 1 October 2024 22:30

Readout of PM's calls with Benjamin Netanyahu and King Abdullah

The Prime Minister spoke to Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu this afternoon...

Tuesday, 1 October 2024 20:38

DBS-supported partnership launches construction sector guide supporting safer recruitment

The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) has collaborated with the Better Hiring Institute on the launch of its new ‘Better Hiring Toolkit’ provided for the construction industry....

Tuesday, 1 October 2024 16:27

Scottish government announces increased funding for affordable housing

A £22 million investment has been made into a scheme to increase investment in affordable homes and deliver more housing...

Tuesday, 1 October 2024 16:13

UK Councils invited to join and shape new initiative to improve access to nature and green space for millions of urban residents

A new initiative announced today will enable at least 100 towns and cities across the UK to become better places to live and work, by putting nature and green spaces at the heart of their plans and priorities...

Tuesday, 1 October 2024 15:45