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New Year’s Day trading for large retailers
October 29th, 2021
A report has been issued on the public and stakeholder consultation results from the consultation on New Year’s Day trading.
Digital health and care strategy
October 29th, 2021
A  refreshed digital health and social care strategy has been published which sets out how the Government plans that we will work together to improve the care and wellbeing of people in Scotland by making best use of digital technologies in the design and delivery of services.
Recorded Crime in Scotland
October 29th, 2021
The police in Scotland recorded 18,809 crimes in September 2021. This was 4% lower than the 19,684 crimes recorded in the same month of 2020 (when pandemic restrictions were in place) and 8% lower than the 20,405 crimes recorded in the same month of 2019 (for which there was no pandemic or restrictions on movement).
Onshore wind – policy statement refresh 2021
October 29th, 2021
A consultation on the Scottish Government’s ambition to more than double Scotland’s onshore wind capacity by 2030 has been launched.  
Irvine Chit Chat Magazine
October 28th, 2021
The first edition of the Irvine Chit Chat is out now! To view please click here.
Fireworks Safety
October 22nd, 2021
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service are undertaking campaign work on staying safe while using fireworks.
Family migration: understanding the drivers, impacts and support needs of migrant families
October 22nd, 2021
A report by the independent Expert Advisory Group on Migration and Population analyses the drivers, impacts and support needs around family migration in Scotland and the UK and recommends future action.
Fair Start Scotland: annual report – year 3
October 22nd, 2021
This report highlights the progress that the national employment support service Fair Start Scotland has made in its third year of delivery. It draws from evaluation evidence and provider and participant feedback to show the impact the service had on individuals and communities throughout 2020/2021.
Improving response for people at risk of suicide
October 22nd, 2021
A new group will be set up to make sure that people at risk of suicide can access the right support when then need it. The Suicidal Crisis Support Action Group will drive implementation of the Time, Space and Compassion approach. This is about ensuring those at the point of suicidal crisis are able to […]
Police Scotland adopts Unseen anti-slavery app
October 22nd, 2021
Police Scotland have adopted a new approach to tackling human trafficking and exploitation. Officers can now use the Unseen App hosted by the UK’s Modern Slavery and Exploitation Helpline. The app has been downloaded to officers’ mobile devices to support them when they suspect someone may be a victim of trafficking or exploitation. It helps […]
Supporting Fair Work Practices
October 22nd, 2021
To be considered for most Scottish Government contracts in the future, companies must agree to pay at least the real Living Wage of £9.50 an hour. This is part of efforts to promote fair work.
Ending the need for food banks: Consultation on a draft national plan
October 22nd, 2021
The Scottish Government has launched a consultation on their vision and approach to ending the need for food banks as a primary response to food insecurity, and invites further suggestions on what more can be done to shape a national plan. Views are sought by 25 January 2022.
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