Press release: 26,000 new businesses set up by entrepreneurial jobseekers
Jobseekers have set up more than 26,000 new businesses under the New Enterprise Allowance scheme. read more
Science
Press release: ‘Pint sized’ Scottish satellites launched into orbit
The Glasgow built satellites, funded by the UK Space Agency will monitor weather and help combat global climate change. read more
News story: Environment Secretary meets retailers and allergy groups as allergen labelling review progresses
Secretary of State Michael Gove has met with allergen groups and retailers to discuss proposed changes in the law around allergen labelling. read more
News story: Safeguards governing investigatory powers come into effect
Government commences final provision in the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 subject to the double-lock safeguard requiring judicial approval. read more
News story: Hungary hails St Andrew’s Day
The iconic Scottish-built Széchenyi Chain Bridge that reaches across the Danube river in Budapest, Hungary, will be turned blue in celebration of St Andrew’s Day on Friday and Saturday this week read more