This week First Minister John Swinney reaffirmed our commitment to reaching net zero. He announced: 🔵 £41.7 million to deliver 252 new electric buses and build a Scotland-wide vehicle charging network 🔵 £2 million to support carbon capture and storage Watch for more.
The Scottish Government
Government Administration
Updates from the devolved government for Scotland.
About us
The devolved government for Scotland is responsible for matters that are devolved from Westminster. Areas of responsibility include the economy, health, education, justice, rural affairs, environment, and transport.
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http://www.gov.scot
External link for The Scottish Government
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 5,001-10,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Edinburgh
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- Government Agency
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Primary
St Andrew's House
Edinburgh, EH1 3DG, GB
Employees at The Scottish Government
Updates
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Health Secretary Neil Gray has welcomed the new partnership between NHS Scotland, University of Glasgow, University of Dundee and AstraZeneca UK to work together on new medicines to slow the progression of chronic kidney disease. He said: "This project is a shining example of a productive partnership between the Scottish Government, academia, and industry to improve healthcare and ensure patients are treated quickly." ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eyRbCyjq
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On #WorldDrowningPreventionDay, Community Safety Minister Siobhian Brown is encouraging people to keep safe around open water. On a visit to Loch Lomond, she thanked partners who work tirelessly to keep the public informed and safe.
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We are extending support to close the gender gap and attract the next generation of entrepreneurs. Up to £2.6 million is being invested in initiatives to make it easier for women and people from all backgrounds to start a business. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/e3T6hnbv
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Up to £14.2 million additional funding has been announced for Ferguson Marine, subject to legal and financial analysis. Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes visited the shipyard where this investment will improve productivity and modernise the yard. ℹ️ https://lnkd.in/eqEvZ8rM
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The Scottish Government Resilience Room (SGORR) has activated in response to worldwide IT issues. We are aware of impacts at Edinburgh Airport. We urge those travelling today to check with their operator. SGORR will continue to liaise with partners and Ministers will be kept updated. We are assessing any potential impacts across Scotland. There has been a minimal impact on NHS services. Patients should continue to attend all appointments as planned. A limited number of UK rail operators have been impacted by the worldwide IT outage. ScotRail, the Caledonian Sleeper service and Network Rail are currently unaffected.