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Updated strategy launched A new blueprint sets out a series of actions to harness digital to boost the economy and improve public services.The updated National Digital Strategy aims to attract investment, deliver sustainable public services and create better opportunities for the people of Scotland. The strategy outlines a number of steps, including delivering a Continue reading Roadmap to Scotland’s digital future
A World War naval base and a centuries old Swedish ship have both been named as Scotland’s newest Historic Marine Protected Areas. The Scottish Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy Gillian Martin confirmed the designation of the two sites off the coasts of Orkney and Shetland to recognise the national importance of the Continue reading Protecting Scapa Flow and the Queen of Sweden
Commenting on the Chancellor’s speech on kickstarting economic growth, Deputy First Minister, Kate Forbes said: “I welcome the Chancellor’s attempt to outline an economic plan, after the very legitimate concerns around her approach to growth which have been raised by many since the UK Budget, in particular the damaging decision to raise employers’ national Continue reading Scotland’s Deputy First Minister comments on Chancellor’s speech
Scottish Public Finance Minister Ivan McKee has welcomed a report detailing spending by Scotland’s public bodies. Commenting on the Public Bodies Data Report, Mr McKee said it will provide ‘crucial clarity’ and inform work to establish how frontline services can continue to be prioritised. Mr McKee said: “The Scottish Government has made improving public Continue reading Report on Scottish public body expenditure
Scottish Health Secretary announces additional £100,000 for the initiative. A programme which uses football to promote mental health and wellbeing has received additional funding from Scottish Government. The Changing Room – Extra Time initiative has been awarded £100,000 for a fourth year. It builds on The Changing Room – a 12-week programme which takes Continue reading Support for football focused mental wellbeing programme
In response to the publication of Police Scotland’s evaluation of the Proportionate Response to Crime pilot in the North East of Scotland, Justice Secretary Angela Constance said: “Police Scotland have consistently stated that officers in the north-east will continue to investigate all reported crimes, with every case fully assessed and given a proportionate response Continue reading Statement on Police Scotland’s Proportionate Response to Crime pilot evaluation
Reporter: Stuart Littleford The findings of an internal audit review into the use of Scottish Government electronic purchase cards (ePC) have been published. The review was commissioned by the First Minister following the public release of significant amounts of ePC spending data in August. The review was undertaken by Continue reading Review of electronic purchase cards
Radiology teams and other healthcare professionals throughout the NHS in Scotland are to benefit from a new agreement that will see a cloud-based enterprise imaging service delivered across 15 NHS boards by international medical imaging IT company Sectra. The agreement with NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) will provide tools that will support healthcare teams Continue reading Contract for NHS Scotland diagnostic imaging technology awarded to Sectra
Commenting on Scottish GDP estimates, which show the economy grew by 0.4% in the three months to September, Wellbeing Economy Secretary Neil Gray said: “These figures show the robustness of the Scottish economy, despite the stiff headwinds faced by countries around the world. We don’t under-estimate the seriousness of a cost-of-living crisis which Continue reading Wellbeing Economy Secretary comments on latest GDP figures
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