Mirroring a trend seen in many countries around the world, Scotland has an ageing population and areas where the population is declining.

This makes immigration ever more critical in ensuring we have working-age people to fill skills gaps, sustain public services, support communities and grow the economy.

More than £120 million has already been invested by the Scottish Government in the North East through the Just Transition Fund and the Energy Transition Fund to support the region’s transition to net zero.

The Just Transition Fund has supported hundreds of jobs with more than £85 million investment into 28 projects across the North East and Moray.

Applications are being considered for the latest funding round, with grants of up to £17 million due to be announced shortly.

Communities hit hardest by climate change are often the ones least equipped to deal with its effects.

This commission will make sure that the people facing the greatest risks are at the heart of how we build resilience.

“A migration system designed around UK-wide averages – which is what we have now – cannot adequately respond to Scotland's demographic and geographic circumstances.

“Mirroring a trend in many countries throughout the world, Scotland has an ageing population and areas where the population is falling. This makes immigration ever-more critical in ensuring we have working-age people to fill skills gaps…

“In the spirit of the Prime Minister's public commitment to reset relationships with devolved governments, I have invited the UK Migration Minister to engage with me in constructive discussions to ensure that the immigration system is…

This independent evaluation is very welcome and demonstrates that public money is reaching employers who are committed to providing fair work practices despite a challenging economic environment.

It has had a positive impact in strengthening employersʼ fair work commitments and workers are benefiting from secure pay and conditions, a positive working culture and greater focus on wellbeing.

We will work with stakeholders to consider the challenges highlighted in the report to drive further progress.

Scotland has a bright future with renewables if the UK government does the right thing and fully backs them through the SSEP.

Offshore wind represents a once in a generation economic opportunity for Scotland with the potential for thousands of jobs and supply chain opportunities to be created from a potential project pipeline of over 40 gigawatts.

Any plan that does not put ScotWind projects at their heart could jeopardise this investment and damage Scotland’s economy.

This is life-changing for thousands of homes and businesses throughout the country - improving community safety, employee productivity and online access.

Union Street has long been the heart of Aberdeen, and like many towns and city centres it has faced significant challenges in recent years.

Investing in Our Union Street and the People’s Place demonstrates our clear commitment to regeneration that is locally led, nationally supported, and focused on delivering real change.

At the heart of the People’s Palace redevelopment project is an ambitious vision for the local communities in the east end of Glasgow.