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UK investment zones in Scotland to promote jobs and economic equality
Glasgow City Region and the North East of Scotland have been designated as UK Investment Zones in Scotland, following an agreement between the UK Government and Scottish Government.
UK boosts Scottish agriculture business at Royal Highland show
UK ministers from the Scotland Office and Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs strengthen Scottish agriculture business during Royal Highland Show.
UK’s first medical drone delivery project will change future of NHS
A consortium led by AGS Airports in partnership with NHS Scotland will deliver the UK’s first medical distribution network using drones.
Rising COVID numbers: 1 in 18 people with Omicron variant in Scotland
COVID cases are up by 32% in the UK as Omicron sub-variants continue to spread at an alarming rate, with 1 in 18 infected in Scotland.
Will Nicola Sturgeon secure another Scottish independence referendum?
Sturgeon says she wants to hold a second Scottish independence referendum on 19 October 2023 but it's not certain she will get what she wants.
Simple test for early detection of oesophageal cancer is being rolled out in Scotland
A non-invasive test for the early detection of oesophageal cancer has been developed by a team of researchers at the Medical Research Council (MRC) Cancer Cell Unit and is now being rolled out across Scotland.
Downgraded exam results in Scotland cause anger
Exam results released in Scotland create waves of anger after a mass downgrading of teacher-assessed grades, likely to be similar for England in late August.
Public sector expertise and private sector innovation deliver tangible results for Dundee city
Here, we discover that Dundee’s partnership with ESB Smart Energy Services has brought 4.9 megawatts of sustainable energy online in just 18 months.
UK recycling legislation proposals for 2023: The future of commercial food waste
Grant Keenan, Managing Director of Keenan Recycling, examines Scotland’s implementation of tighter food waste recycling legislation and what it will mean for the similar incoming UK government legislation.
Recycling and waste in Scotland: Leading the UK on a deposit return scheme
Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme is charted here by Zero Waste Scotland’s Deposit Return Programme Manager, David Barnes in this recycling focus.
Mortality, work and migration: A focus tuberculosis research
Here, Alice Reid and Richard Smith, Cambridge Group for the History of Population and Social Structure, Department of Geography, University of Cambridge, explore the areas of mortality, work and migration with a specific focus on tuberculosis (TB).
UK Government to cut electricity bills in the north of Scotland
Households in the north of Scotland will see cuts on their electricity bills thanks to government plans to reduce the costs of electricity.
Multi-utility networks: The Scottish perspective
Lesley Campbell, Commercial Director at GTC Scotland explores multi-utility networks, including broadband, from the Scottish perspective.
What the 2018 Budget means for Scotland
Scottish Secretary David Mundell welcomes the Chancellor’s 2018 Budget as a great deal for people in ScotlandÂ
Scottish festivals boosts economy by millions
The Scottish Secretary, David Mundell, will be joined by other UK Government cabinet ministers in Edinburgh in a show of support for Scottish festivals and to celebrate the international profile and significant economic boost they bring
Solving Scotland’s broadband shortfall
Richard Watts, Head of Business Development at VXFIBER assesses whether the open access model can allow local authorities to solve Scotland’s lack of high-speed broadband connectivity.
Developing cyber resilience skills in Scotland
Open Access Government explores the Scottish Government’s recent initiatives to make Scotland a world-leading nation in cyber resilience by 2020, which includes putting cyber-skills at the centre of learning and development
Less than half of Scottish government representatives believe the region will achieve its digital...
A recent report from Civica reveals what must be done for Scotland to achieve its digital vision of becoming a digital nation by 2020
Further investment given to dementia friendly communities in Scotland
Scottish charity the life Changes Trust has invested a further ÂŁ2.5 million in communities that are dementia friendly
New mental health initiative launched to support children with physical conditions
A new initiative to prevent mental health problems arising in children with long-term physical conditions has been successfully piloted across Scotland
Long-term conditions, such as arthritis, spinal bifida, epilepsy and diabetes often have a profound impact on the mental health of children and young people.
Those living with long-term conditions are...