Marine Scotland News list
Scale of economic challenge highlighted
Gradual recovery from COVID-19 crisis expected.
Smoking ban proposals
Full analysis of consultation on smoking outside hospitals.
Meeting PPE demands
Exponential increase in supply since start of pandemic.
Review of further and higher education support
Scottish Funding Council to consider its model in light of COVID-19.
Protesting against racism
Public encouraged to keep safe while making their voices heard.
Prioritising cancer services
Framework published to support health boards to treat patients.
Intensive care units show resilience during COVID-19
ICU planning meets demands during crisis.
Impact of COVID-19 on crime
New monthly statistics published.
Recorded Crime in Scotland: April 2020
An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.
Thanks for pandemic volunteers
Celebration of community helpers.
£1.6m to help tackle food insecurity
Further support for food distribution network FareShare.
Parliamentary and local election terms extended
Votes to be held every five years in line with other UK legislatures.
EU future relationship
Brexit extension essential to protect Scottish jobs.
Support for seafood industry
More than £5 million provided to processors.
Extra payment for carers to help through coronavirus
Eligible carers to get an additional £230.10.
More than £100 million awarded to Scottish businesses
Small B&Bs now covered by support scheme.
Criminals seek to exploit COVID-19 outbreak
Organised crime groups target most vulnerable.
Parents encouraged to apply for Best Start Grant School Age Payment
Extra cash in the pockets of low income families
Additional quota for inshore fishing
Up to £2 million of potential new opportunities to help fleet.
Next steps for NHS Scotland
Services to be restored safely and gradually based on clinical advice.