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Self-build loan fund extended across Scotland

10th September 2018 | government-administration , property (non-commercial)
Government scheme available where mainstream finance refused

Sturgeon sets out new legislative programme

4th September 2018 | government-administration
Technical bills dominate as ministers focus on services

Immigration cases with media interest handled faster, report claims

3rd September 2018 | government-administration , immigration
Fast tracking system set up under Amber Rudd

MSP wants bill to protect local government rights

6th August 2018 | government-administration
Consultation on enacting European charter supporting local choice

Devolved Governments should have trade negotiation role: Society

31st July 2018 | government-administration , law society of scotland
"Whole of government" approach needed to future trade policy

Brexit exposes unresolved devolution questions, MPs report

31st July 2018 | government-administration
Committee regrets lack of consultation over EU Withdrawal Bill

Faculty backs "logical" limited partnership reform plans

25th July 2018 | corporate , government-administration
Response however questions two aspects of proposed new law

Legal challenge to Holyrood Brexit Bill opens in Supreme Court

24th July 2018 | europe , government-administration
Seven Justices to rule on validity of Legal Continuity measure

Human Rights Committee raises concerns over Counter Terrorism Bill

10th July 2018 | criminal law , government-administration , human rights
MPs and peers warn of insufficient safeguards

Should Scotland have its own consumer investigations body, ministers ask?

5th July 2018 | consumer , government-administration
Consultation opens on proposed Consumer Scotland to identify issues

Holyrood bill sets targets for cutting fuel poverty

27th June 2018 | government-administration , welfare/benefits | Housing
Strategy to be set covering years to 2040

Yousaf becomes Justice Secretary as Matheson moves to transport

27th June 2018 | government-administration
Reshuffle also sees Annabelle Ewing leave Government

Keeper apologises for land registration delays

26th June 2018 | government-administration , property (non-commercial)
Action plan to tackle 40,000 applications outside target time

Private schools to lose exemption in non-domestic rates proposals

26th June 2018 | government-administration , tax
Consultation on Barclay review covers other reliefs and appeal process

Ministers to consult on further FOI extensions

21st June 2018 | government-administration , human rights
Arms' length organisations for public services among those in line

No fracking ban in place in Scotland, judge finds

19th June 2018 | government-administration , planning/environment
Judicial review refused as "no legally enforceable prohibition"

Ministers failed journalists under freedom of information law: commissioner

14th June 2018 | government-administration
Separate treatment inconsistent with "applicant-blind" approach of Act

Government paper warns of post-Brexit cross-border crime challenges

14th June 2018 | criminal law , government-administration
Ministers call for direct links with European enforcement agencies

More transport powers for local authorities under new bill

11th June 2018 | government-administration
Service provision, low emission zones and smart ticketing among proposals

Holyrood holds out against EU Withdrawal Bill as MSPs refuse consent

16th May 2018 | europe , government-administration
Conservatives alone in backing acceptance of UK settlement offer

Brexit Bill should be rejected without settlement, MSPs report

11th May 2018 | europe , government-administration
Committee still believes Scotland-UK disagreement can be resolved

Holyrood ramps up budget scrutiny process

9th May 2018 | government-administration
New process aimed at enhanced financial and fiscal powers

Scotland Office renamed after public confusion reported

4th May 2018 | government-administration
Rebranding creates Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland

Proposed disclosure regime reforms go out to consultation

26th April 2018 | criminal law , government-administration
Disclosure Scotland aiming to reduce complexity of system
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