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scottish government

December 2, 2018

Scottish government increases fees for legal aid lawyers

Solicitors and advocates providing people with advice and representation through the legal aid scheme in Scotland are to receive a three per cent increase in fees.
November 23, 2018

Scotland's universities and colleges unite to fight impact of Brexit

A joint statement calls for return of the Post Study Work Visa for overseas students, continued research collaboration and the safeguarding of education relationships with Europe.
November 14, 2018

Devolved power curb should be repealed, says Scottish Government

The UK law curbing the powers of the Scottish Parliament is undermining devolution and should be repealed, the Scottish Government's Constitutional Relations Secretary Michael Russell has said.
November 3, 2018

Scots urged to celebrate St Andrew's Day with kindness

Scots are being urged to spread kindness this St Andrew's Day in celebration of the nation's shared values and inclusive view of the world.
November 1, 2018

Universal Credit claimants in Scotland offered flexibility

Nearly half of people claiming Universal Credit in Scotland have chosen for their payments to be paid in a different way when offered the choice by the Scottish Government.
October 22, 2018

Scottish Government to raise research concerns at Brexit meeting

Scotland must have certainty about access to European research programmes after Brexit, says Minister.
October 8, 2018

Scottish government to offer advice and support service to EU citizens after Brexit

EU citizens in Scotland worried by the impact on their residency following the UK's exit from the EU are to be offered an advice and support service by the Scottish Government.
September 26, 2018

Scottish Health Survey released

Around a fifth of single parents had worried that they would run out of food due to lack of money during the previous 12 months.
September 4, 2018

Green transport pledge from Scottish Government

Ahead of unveiling her Programme for Government, Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced £16.7 million additional funding to help Scotland lead the way in transforming to a low carbon country.
August 29, 2018

Scottish hospital patient satisfaction at record high

People across Scotland continue to rate their experience of hospital care as highly positive.