All the updated news related to programme for government

All the news related to programme for government updated in real time

Found 69

forprogramme for government

Order by:

Scotland

Scottish Government looks to accelerate laws to freeze rents and halt evictions

The Scottish Government will introduce emergency legislation at Holyrood next week to freeze rents and ban evictions and the Bill is likely to be passed in just three days. The Scottish Parliament’s business bulletin shows a motion will be voted on ...

30 Sept 2022 at 14:49

Cost-of-living support to be ‘front and centre’ of First Minister’s plans

Support to tackle the cost-of-living crisis will be “front and centre” of the Scottish Government’s plans for the next year, Nicola Sturgeon has said. The First Minister will lay out her government’s legislative agenda for the year ahead when ...

04 Sept 2022 at 01:01

Scotland

Salmon Scotland calls for more investment in housing for rural communities

Greater investment in rural housing is needed to ensure workers in Scotland’s salmon industry are not priced out of communities, the sector’s representative body says. Salmon Scotland is urging that the current system, in which millions of ...

05 Sept 2022 at 14:09

Local News

Ardara senator warns 'Traveller lives are at stake'

Ardara's independent senator, Eileen Flynn has warned that Traveller lives are at stake due to the lack of provision for their mental health and wellbeing. She said she would welcome a meeting with Minister Mary Butler on the progress of ...

28 Apr 2022 at 19:33

Humza Yousaf has 14 Bills planned in first Programme for Government

The Scottish Government is to bring forward a total of 14 Bills at Holyrood over the next 12 months, it has been revealed in Humza Yousaf’s Programme for Government. New legislation will be brought in with the aim of making misogynistic ...

05 Sept 2023 at 18:25

Yousaf sets sights on ‘scourge of poverty’ as he outlines Government’s plans

Humza Yousaf set his sights on tackling the “scourge of poverty” as he revealed the Scottish Government’s priorities for the coming year. In a wide ranging speech, the Scottish First Minister promised a consultation on banning the sale ...

05 Sept 2023 at 18:24

Scottish Government to consult over potential ban on single-use vapes

A Scottish Government consultation on single-use vapes could lead to the devices being banned, Humza Yousaf has said. Outlining his first Programme for Government on Tuesday, the First Minister announced plans to take action, citing ...

05 Sept 2023 at 16:38

Sturgeon commends Yousaf’s policy agenda in first speech from backbenches

Nicola Sturgeon was referred to as “first minister” as she made her first Holyrood speech since quitting the top job earlier this year. Ms Sturgeon left Bute House in March after making the shock announcement of her resignation the ...

06 Sept 2023 at 16:47

Scotland

A9 dualling will not be finished before 2026 Scottish election – Yousaf

Work to dual the A9 will not be completed before the next Holyrood election in May 2026, the First Minister has said. Humza Yousaf insisted the Scottish Government is still “absolutely committed” to ensuring the road, which runs ...

06 Sept 2023 at 11:15

Scotland

Free school meals for all primary children not expected until 2026 – Yousaf

Free school meals will not be available to all primary pupils until 2026, the First Minister has clarified following his Programme for Government speech. Humza Yousaf set out his agenda for the next year in the Scottish ...

06 Sept 2023 at 16:28

Scotland

Yousaf urged to use Programme for Government to deliver on child payment pledge

First Minister Humza Yousaf is being urged to use a keynote Holyrood statement to deliver on his promise and further increase the payment made to low income families with children. The Child Poverty Action Group is ...

04 Sept 2023 at 10:36

Sarwar compares Yousaf to Sturgeon and ‘Greens extremism’ ahead of agenda

Humza Yousaf’s Programme for Government “lacks ideas”, according to Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar, as he accused the First Minister of falling into “Green extremism” and policies which emulate his predecessor....

05 Sept 2023 at 12:43

Years
2025

Iconic Media is Ireland's largest independently owned regional newspaper and media group, with an unrivalled audience in print, online and mobile. We have 19 regional newspapers and 21 digital sites.

Iconic Digital Titles

Iconic Print Titles

Letterkenny Live

This publication supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and Office of the Press Ombudsman, and our staff operate within the Code of Practice of the Press Council. You can obtain a copy of the Code, or contact the Council, at www.presscouncil.ie, Lo-call 1800 208 080 or email: info@presscouncil.ie.