Proposals outlined to shape consultation. Initial proposals designed to deliver fundamental reform of local governance have been set out to help shape the debate on improving public services. The ...

We provide an independent, objective assurance and consulting service across the Scottish Government in accordance with Global Internal Audit Standards.

Guidance on achieving the standards set in the Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004. This handbook applies to a building warrant submitted on or after 6 April 2026 and to building work which does not ...

The Scottish Spending Review 2026 sets out the Scottish Government's indicative spending plans up to 2028-29 for resource, and up to 2029-30 for capital. The Scottish Spending Review (SSR) builds on ...

This note presents a set of ready reckoners which show the estimated revenue impact of illustrative changes to Scottish tax policy in 2026-27, including Income Tax, Land and Buildings Transaction Tax ...

Additional funding to more than £21 million. More than £7 million has been added to the Future Farming Investment Scheme (FFIS) budget following exceptionally high demand, Rural Affairs Secretary ...

This paper sets out why Scotland should become an independent country, and what an independent Scotland could look like. It provides details of this Scottish Government’s proposals for an independent ...

Your Right to Decide sets out the Scottish Government's view that it is for the people of Scotland to decide on their constitutional future. It calls on the UK Government to make a clear commitment to ...

The Disability Equality Plan has been developed in co-production with three core funded Disabled People's Organisations. The plan reflects a government wide commitment to ensure that the voices and ...

The Scottish Government's response to the key feedback received to the public consultation on the detail of proposed regulations to restrict promotions of food and drink high in fat, sugar or salt ...

Actions to improve specific aspects of NHS Scotland delivery, building on NHS boards’ own delivery planning for 2025 to 2026. This is the first of three documents on the Government's approach to ...

The Rent Officer maintains rental information for each category of LHA rates. Mathematical calculations are applied to the list of rents to determine the LHA rates. However for this year (2026-27) all ...