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Holyrood approves Scottish Budget
Spending plans for 2024-25 approved The Scottish Budget has been approved by Parliament, ensuring funding can be targeted towards the missions of supporting public services, growing the economy and...
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Improving Scotland’s diet
Move to restrict promotions on unhealthy food and drink The public is being asked for views on proposals to restrict the promotion of food and drink high in fat, sugar and salt. The consultation,...
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Families of more than 327,000 young people helped by Scottish Child Payment
Fourth rise in uptake since support was increased to under-16s Scottish Child Payment was helping the families of more than 327,000 children at the end of December last year, official statistics have...
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School leavers set another record high
Highest proportion ever in work, training or study The number of young people in work, training or further study three months after the end of the school year has reached a record high of 95.9%. The...
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Keeping 100,000 Scottish children out of poverty
Modelling shows vital impact of Scottish Government policies First Minister Humzah Yousaf has welcomed analysis which estimates 100,000 children will be kept out of relative poverty in 2024-25 as a...
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Renters reminded of rights before rent cap ends
Tenants’ rights in Scotland continue to be strongest in the UK Private renters are being urged to know their rights before the emergency rent cap and additional evictions protections in Scotland come...
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Independent review of sentencing and penal policy
In-depth look at how best to deal with offending behaviour Identifying the most effective ways to address offending behaviour so there is less crime and fewer victims will be at the heart of an...
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Holyrood agrees general principles of National Care Service Bill
Bill ‘not fit for purpose’ say unions Legislation which will see the introduction of a National Care Service for Scotland (NCS) has passed Stage 1 in Parliament. MSPs have voted for the general...
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Speeding up cancer diagnoses in Scotland
Report shows impact of Scotland’s first fast-track cancer diagnostic services More than one in ten patients seen by new cancer diagnostic services have been referred for cancer treatment, helping to...
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£250,000 for refugees fleeing conflict
Humanitarian emergency funding for displaced people in South Sudan and Ethiopia International Development Minister Kaukab Stewart has pledged £250,000 in Scottish Government funding for charities...
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Five areas in the running to be Scotland’s new National Park
Assessment of nominations will now begin Five areas – in the Scottish Borders, Galloway, Lochaber, Loch Awe and Tay Forest – are in the running to be Scotland’s next National Park. The Scottish...
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Report shows lack of strategic direction in the private rented sector is...
THE lack of a strategic, evidence based approach to the private rented sector (PRS) by the Scottish Government is impacting the effectiveness of the sector to assist with Scotland’s housing crisis....
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Reduced working week for healthcare staff
Implementation of Agenda for Change recommendations NHS Agenda for Change staff – including nurses, midwives, paramedics, allied health professionals, porters and others – will see a reduction of 30...
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Funding to support rape and domestic abuse victims
Scottish Government investment to fund vital services Victims of sexual violence and domestic abuse will be able to access support quicker thanks to an additional £2 million of funding from the...
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Preventing childhood obesity
Scottish Government funding to help families Projects that work with children and families to prevent childhood obesity and reduce health inequalities are benefitting from more than half a million...
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Scotland’s place in the world
International engagement in an independent Scotland Proposals for how an outward-looking, independent Scotland could play its part in tackling global challenges have been published by External Affairs...
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Tackling gender-based violence
Supporting schools to play their part A dedicated approach to prevent and respond to gender-based violence (GBV) in schools has been published. Developed by a working group co-chaired by the Scottish...
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New photo gallery showcases the ordinary moments that can make an...
The Scottish Government’s ‘You Can Make The Difference’ campaign aims to support the recruitment of more adult social care workers to help address vacancies in the sector. The campaign focuses on the...
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News from Heart of Newhaven
Welcome to your March newsletter The Heart welcomes Lord Cameron of Lochiel New Scotland Office minister Donald Cameron included the Heart in his first official visit on Thursday 22nd February. Mr...
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Community Right to Buy review
Review of powers of communities to acquire land or buildings A review of Community Rights to Buy will begin this summer to look at how effective current powers are. Community Right to Buy has now been...
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