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Support for Rock Trust
The Allied Vehicles Charitable Trust (AVCT) is pleased to announce a donation of £3,000 to Rock Trust, Scotland’s dedicated youth homelessness charity. This funding will support Rock Trust’s efforts...
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UK disorder – Police Scotland update
EDINBURGH INTERFAITH ASSOCIATION SPEAKS OUT Police Scotland continues to engage with our communities to offer reassurance following violent disorder in other parts of the United Kingdom. Officers...
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Social security support as children prepare for back to school
Parents and carers are being encouraged to check their eligibility for financial support as the summer holidays end and they prepare for their children going back to school. Extra costs, including...
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First Minister: Social media companies need to address online hate
John Swinney says action is needed to address misinformation, racism and hateful online material Following disorder in parts of the UK, First Minister John Swinney has written to X, Meta and TikTok to...
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Public Protest: Plans remain in place to keep communities safe
First Minister John Swinney held further talks with Police Scotland yesterday to receive a further update on preparedness should any disorder emerge in Scotland over the weekend. Throughout the week...
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AI specialist embarks on US-UK exchange to improve diversity in computing
A University of Edinburgh academic and AI specialist will spend a term at one of the top universities in the world this autumn in order to explore ways to encourage more young people from...
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First Minister congratulates Scots Olympians
Athletes commended for their performances Ahead of the closing ceremony for the 2024 Olympic Games, First Minister John Swinney has commended the Scottish athletes who will have inspired the next...
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GMB suspends bin strikes to ballot council workers on new pay offer
Industrial action looming across Scotland paused as members vote GMB Scotland today suspended looming industrial action in Scotland’s local authorities after receiving a revised pay offer. The union,...
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Scottish Government steps in to avert local authority pay strikes
Intervention by the Scottish Government has led to the suspension of planned industrial action by council workers, including refuse collectors, this week. The action has been suspended by all three...
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Tackling gender violence
Improving support for diverse communities Next steps to address violence against women and girls, including measures to combat culturally specific forms of violence, have been unveiled. The latest...
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Suicide in Scotland: Minister responds to ‘distressing’ report
Mental Wellbeing Minster Maree Todd has described a rise in the number of probable suicides last year as “distressing”, saying the increase is driving a determination to deliver change. National...
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UK Government decision ends universal fuel payments for Scots
Scottish Government left with “no choice” following funding cut Plans to means-test Winter Fuel Payment in England and Wales will see the Scottish Government’s funding cut by up to £160 million....
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Supporting community cohesion
Joint statement with STUC condemning recent disorder and racism The First Minister and STUC General Secretary have issued a joint statement expressing solidarity with communities affected by recent...
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Cancer patients urged to apply for disability benefits
Charity joins Scottish Government to raise awareness of support A cancer charity has joined forces with the Scottish Government to urge people with cancer to check if they could be eligible for...
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Improving relationships and behaviour in schools
Guidance published to support pupils and teachers New guidance to empower schools to take action on mobile phone use and next steps in ongoing work to improve relationships and behaviour in schools...
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Licensing canine fertility services
New plans to improve animal welfare Proposals to introduce a strict licensing framework for canine fertility businesses have been announced. The planned licensing scheme will clamp down on unethical...
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SCVO and partners launch Scotland’s Digital Inclusion Charter
A trailblazing partnership between the national membership body for Scotland’s voluntary organisations and the Scottish Government has launched a milestone charter to improve digital inclusion....
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More funding to support residential rehabilitation placements
New initiatives to increase access to residential rehabilitation across Scotland which will be able to support more than 100 residential rehab placements have been introduced. Local Alcohol and Drug...
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Angus Robertson issues statement following fallout from THAT meeting
ATTEMPT TO CLARIFY SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT POSITION ON ISRAEL Following a meeting with the Israeli UK Deputy Ambassador, External Affairs Secretary Angus Robertson said: “Two weeks ago, I met the new...
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Creative Scotland: Open Fund to Close
HUGE BLOW TO CULTURE AND CREATIVE SECTOR Creative Scotland has taken the difficult decision to close the Open Fund for Individuals to new applications due to the Scottish Government being unable to...
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