Tag: Scottish Government

Treasury reveals that Scottish Government receives 20% more funding per person compared to the rest of the UK

Politics

Alekia Gill - February 4, 2025

A TREASURY spokesperson has revealed that the Scottish Government receives at least 20% more per person than equivalent UK Government spending in the rest...

“Lack of leadership” blamed for government’s meagre progress on reducing car use, as Edinburgh remains behind on goals

Environment

Alekia Gill - January 31, 2025

AUDIT Scotland has shared that it believes a “lack of leadership” is to blame for the Scottish Government’s minimal progress towards reducing car use. This...

Scottish people with learning disabilities to be supported by £1.6m fund

News

Chloe Adam - January 29, 2025

THE Scottish Government has created a £1.6m fund to support those with learning disabilities to reach their full potential. Third-sector organisations will be able...

Scottish Government accused of “not taking seriously the needs of disabled people” after reversing £10m of funding towards building more accessible toilets

Politics

Alekia Gill - December 20, 2024

THE SCOTTISH Government has been accused of “not taking seriously the needs of disabled people” after reversing £10m of funding towards more accessible toilets. The...

Scottish Government to ban use of WhatsApp, following widespread deletion of messages during pandemic

Politics

Alekia Gill - December 20, 2024

THE Scottish Government plans to stop the use of mobile messaging apps such as WhatsApp on official devices. An externally led review was called by...

Scottish Government workforce stats reveal more women work in government than men, but ethnicity stats are still far from reaching 2025 goal

Jobs

Alekia Gill - December 20, 2024

THE latest statistics for the Scottish Government workforce reveal that over half of staff are female, but the government is falling below its aims...

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