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Support for autistic adults
Improving outcomes for neurodivergent and autistic people, and people with learning disabilities Autistic adults are to benefit from more than £600,000 of new funding to improve access to advice,...
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First Minister digs in on Granton’s Waterfront
‘WE’LL TRANSFORM THIS FORMAL INDUSTRIAL SITE INTO A NEW COASTAL TOWN AND COMMUNITY’ – COUNCIL LEADER JANE MEAGHER First Minister John Swinney has marked the start of construction on one of Scotland’s...
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Education Secretary visits Cerebral Palsy Scotland as charity calls for...
The visit provided an opportunity to highlight the need for greater specialist expertise in education and more proactive, preventative healthcare for people with cerebral palsy. Màiri McAllan, Cabinet...
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250 NHS jobs for parents
Supporting work to help tackle child poverty More than 250 paid NHS placements will be made available to parents across Scotland as part of Scottish Government efforts to eradicate child poverty. The...
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Independent review of maternity services begins
Improving care for women and babies across Scotland A nationwide review of Scotland’s maternity services begins today, examining how care can be improved for women, babies and families. Chaired by...
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Joseph Rowntree Foundation: Poverty in Scotland 2026 report published
CHALLENGE POVERTY WEEK 2026 We are publishing this report at a critical crossroads in Scotland’s journey to a possible future, one free from poverty. In this year’s election campaign and programme for...
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Funding awarded to support university spinouts
Unlocking economic innovation The Scottish Government is investing nearly £3 million to help turn university research projects into commercial business propositions. Seventeen projects from seven...
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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh reopens historic Palm Houses following...
Final planting of endangered lion plant marks momentous completion of half decade renovation TODAY (Friday 2 October 2026), the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is reopening its historic Palm Houses to...
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Winter heating help for over 1 million people in Scotland
Scotland’s unique package of winter heating support will begin this month An estimated 1.4 million payments will be made to people across Scotland to help with heating their homes this winter, with...
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Giving communities a bigger say in climate action
New plan gives local people a stronger voice A new blueprint sets out how people across Scotland can play a bigger part in the country’s response to the climate and nature crisis. The Public...
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Delivering better local mental health support
Improving mental health and wellbeing People needing support with their mental health and wellbeing will get access to help closer to home, including through new walk-in hubs and 24/7 emergency...
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Safer homes for tenants
Landlords must act fast on damp and mould under new law coming into force next week Landlords will have strict timescales to investigate any report of damp or mould, provide written findings, and...
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“YOU’RE GETTING PAID TO TAKE THE RISK”
Young people reveal how adult criminals exploit children to commit crime in Scotland A new Scotland-wide campaign was launched yesterday warning that adult criminals are grooming and exploiting...
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Shaping the Future report: Empowering schools
Proposals published to start dialogue with local authorities A report from an experienced former headteacher on how to improve the way schools are funded and governed has been published. John Wilson,...
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Making healthier food choices easier
New changes introduced to the sale and placement of foods high in fat, sugar and salt in shops come into effect Following the passing of regulations by Parliament last year, new restrictions will be...
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Fire and Rehire on hold as talks to resume next week
GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL STEPS BACK FROM THE BRINK Glasgow City Council has agreed to pause the process of dismissing and re-engaging staff following constructive discussions with the Scottish Government...
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Increased funding for Modern Apprenticeships in Scotland
SUPPORTING THE FUTURE WORKFORCE Providers of apprenticeship places will see their funding rise 10% in 2027-28, giving greater stability to those that offer training. Modern Apprenticeship contribution...
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Another rise in drug use deaths
SCOTLAND HAS WORST RECORD IN EUROPE Alcohol and Drugs Minister Maree Todd has raised concerns about an ‘increasingly toxic and unpredictable drugs supply’ in Scotland and has said the government will...
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Supporting survivors of sexual violence in Scotland
National roll-out of Nurse Sexual Offence Examiners Specialist nurses trained to examine survivors of sexual assault will be available across Scotland as part of a national roll-out. Nurse Sexual...
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Reaction to latest homelessness figures
COSLA Community Wellbeing Spokesperson, Cllr Maureen Chalmers, responded to the Scottish Government’s Homelessness Figures. She said: “Today’s published homelessness figures are disappointing and...
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