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Investing in net zero: £10 million to accelerate hydrogen technology
New funding to drive innovation within the hydrogen sector and accelerate its production and storage has been launched. The £10 million Hydrogen Innovation Scheme will provide capital support over the...
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Playing with fire: NHS dentistry on the brink as Ministers cut vital support
The British Dental Association Scotland has warned Ministers they risk undermining the future sustainability of NHS dentistry, as they move to scale down vital financial support for the service. For...
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Scottish Government: Delivering on child poverty commitments
Record investment of almost £8.5 billion was committed to support low income households between 2018-22, with almost £3.3 billion benefitting children. The fourth annual progress report on child...
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£1 Billion more support for Ukraine
The UK has announced an increased contribution to NATO as the Prime Minister and Defence Secretary attend the NATO summit in Madrid. Defence Secretary Ben Wallace MP said: “We have always been clear...
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Growing Up: Baby Box is five!
Revamp ahead of scheme’s milestone Scotland’s Baby Box has been refreshed in time for its fifth anniversary. The new look box has updated clothing designs and now includes a baby toothbrush to support...
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A safer Scotland as Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles Bill passed
New legislation to control the sale and use of fireworks will improve public safety and benefit communities for years to come. The Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles (Scotland) Bill passed following a...
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Green light for Thistle Foundation rehabilitation programme
Thistle Foundation programme gets green light from the Scottish Government to provide rehabilitation support to people across Scotland living with long-term health conditions Innovative programme...
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Summer support for children from low-income families
Thousands of children from low-income families will benefit from free childcare, activities and healthy food as part of a £10 million summer programme. Available to children and young people aged five...
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Police launch “It’ll Cost You!” proxy purchasing campaign
An award-winning campaign to tackle underage drinking and youth disorder has been launched across Scotland. The “It’ll Cost You!” programme is a collaboration between Police Scotland, local...
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Making healthier food choices easier
Consultation on restricting junk food promotions Proposals to limit the promotion of food and drink high in fat, sugar or salt have been published. The Scottish Government’s consultation seeks views...
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More families benefit from Early Learning and Childcare savings
A growing number of families are accessing funded Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) across Scotland. The latest figures show that 121,101 children were in funded ELC places at the end of April 2022 –...
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Improving rural connectivity
Enhanced 4G mobile phone coverage programme reaches halfway point. A £28.75 million programme has ensured 4G mobile phone coverage has been expanded in dozens of more rural areas. Improved digital...
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Lifelong support for Thalidomide survivors in Scotland
Thalidomide survivors will now receive lifetime funding from the Scottish Government. The measure extends the previous 2013 agreement which granted survivors £14.2 million over ten years to help meet...
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Scottish Government’s National Care Service plans will not work: COSLA
The Scottish Government’s plans for a National Care Service as they currently stand will not work for service users or communities, COSLA said yesterday. COSLA also warned that, as the Bill stands, it...
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Land reform consultation launched
Consultation on new legislation launched ‘Transformative changes’ are being proposed to the way Scotland’s land is used and managed in order to ensure greater benefit to communities and the...
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New national targets to tackle long waits for planned care in Scotland
Ambitious new targets have been set out for NHS Scotland to address the impact of the pandemic on long waiting times for planned care. Health Secretary Humza Yousaf announced NHS Scotland will aim to...
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Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2022 programme launched
CELEBRATING 75 YEARS OF MOMENTOUS MOMENTS Today, Thursday 7th July, Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society is delighted to launch the official 2022 Edinburgh Festival Fringe programme. After the challenges...
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Keeping The Promise: Helping families stay together
Vital funding to help transform family support services and reduce the number of children going into care has been announced by the Scottish Government. Local authorities will receive £32 million in...
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Scottish golf backed by £3m funding
For the first time Scotland will host the R&A’s three major championships alongside Scotland’s two opens – backed by more than £3 million annually to support golf events and market Scotland...
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SCOTLAND’S SOCIAL CARE RIP OFF
STUC: WHY SCOTLAND CAN’T AFFORD PRIVATISED SOCIAL CARE The Scottish Government’s approach to their new National Care Service has been declared “untenable” by Scotland’s largest trade union body....
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