Shirley-Anne Somerville

Applications are now open for the new allowance. Pic: Adobe.stock

Pensioners in Fife can now apply for new benefit

SNP social justice secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville (Pic: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

How people in Fife got £137m of support last year - report reveals

Street view of the current Kincardine Health Centre (Google Maps)

Health Secretary to meet local politicians to discuss Kincardine Health Centre

A satellite image of the site (PIc: Submitted)

Wall of waste near Fife town set to cleared after more than a decade

Jenny Gilruth

First Minister Humza Yousaf's new Cabinet: new role for Fife MSP Jenny Gilruth

Teachers in Fife are back on the picket lines this week. (Pic: Michael Gillen)

Schools closed for two days as union reveals future dates of industrial action

Teachers strike Scotland 2023: Full list of dates EIS will strike in January and February

Full list of dates teachers from EIS union plan to strike

The concerns come after a court judgement

Fife faces housing headache after judge’s ruling warns MSP

The SQA has issued an update about this year's exams diet.

‘Generous’ grading system for exams under measures to tackle schools' disruption

A petition has been launched calling for more teaching jobs in Fife.

Qualified Fife teachers left 'heartbroken' over lack of jobs

Pic: John Devlin

Fife backs shake up of exam system after pandemic

Shirley-Anne Somerville MSP. Picture: John Devlin/JPIMedia

MSP determined to 'make Scotland the best place in the world to grow up'

New Education Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville. (Picture: John Devlin)

Fife MSP appointed to high profile role in new Scottish Government

Government to provide funding for school meals

Scottish Government announces more funding for Schools

If you're on a low income and have been told to self isolate, you could be eligible for the grant (Photo: Shutterstock)

Self-isolating people in Scotland on low incomes can apply for a £500 government...

The money will be targeted at people receiving benefits such as Universal Credit

Grant support for those on low income and self-isolating
People on low incomes, who are asked to self-isolate, can claim a £500 grant.
by Neil McGrory, Local Democracy Reporter

Losing a loved one is difficult enough without having to worry about the cost of a funeral but support is now available to people across Scotland. (Pic: SWNS Group)

Scots receive £6 million helping hand with funeral costs

There has been a 59 per cent increase in applications for crisis grants in March compared to the previous year. Photo: Michael Gillen

Health crisis causing financial hardship across Scotland

Funeral card

Fifers offered financial help with funerals during lockdown

The advice is available online, by phone or via Citizens Advice Bureaux.

Campaign to offer financial support during Covid-19 crisis

The new grant will help parents and carers with the costs of pregnancy and caring for a baby.

New grants give our little ones the best start in life

Shirley-Anne Somerville says the payments represent a historic moment.

Putting more money in carers' pockets

Fife pupils took part in Scottish Apprenticeship Week.

Career boost for Fife pupils during Apprenticeship Week

Graduating pays off: Scottish Government

Clem O'Mara presents Ellie Cunningham with the award, along with Derek Allan.

Hero of Kirkcaldy jet crash inspires new award

Minister for Higher and Further Education Shirley-Anne Somerville made the announcement during a Scottish Parliament debate.

LGBTI equality in schools is to be reviewed

A record number of higher education students gained qualifications from Scottish institutions in 2015-16. At 97,565, this represents an increase of 17.7 per cent since 2006-07.

Record number of HE qualifiers
A record number of higher education students gained qualifications from Scottish institutions in 2015-16. At 97,565, this represents an increase of 17.7 per cent since 2006-07.
By The Newsroom

Record positive destinations for school leavers

Latest statistics show an increase in the number of students engaged in higher education.

Student numbers increase in Higher Education

A record number of Scottish students have secured a place at uni.

Number of Scots accepted to university at all-time high

A record number of Scottish students have secured a place at university.

Record number of Scottish students gain university entry

More graduates from Scottish universities are going on to positive destinations.

Positive destinations for Scottish university graduates