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.

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.

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.

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.

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