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
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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
Press release: PM promises deal which works for Scotland
Prime Minister Theresa May travels to Scotland to meet employers and workers to discuss the agreement reached in Brussels. read more