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Government regulations ‘causing spike in mental health problems in...
New survey: government regulations causing spike in mental health problems in Edinburgh’s tourism sector The Scottish self-catering industry highlights that Edinburgh-based operators report the...
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National charity faces closure with loss of up to 31 jobs
Long-standing enterprise and financial education programmes for schools and colleges to cease immediately as Young Enterprise Scotland denied Scottish Government support Young Enterprise Scotland, a...
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“Scrap charity lottery sales cap” – Social Justice Secretary
UK Government urged to remove limit on funds raised for good causes Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville has written to Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport Lisa Nandy to urge...
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Swinney issues call for peace in the Middle East
One year since Israel’s invasion of Gaza Marking a year since Israeli forces began their ground invasion of Gaza, First Minister John Swinney said: “The ongoing humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza is now...
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Consultation: The future of foster care
Consultation opens during Care Experience Week People are being encouraged to share their views on plans for the future of foster care in Scotland. The consultation, which will help ensure foster care...
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Scottish Government releases legal advice at last – but questions remain
Scottish Government statement on publication of legal advice relating to court case against the Scottish Information Commissioner: On 9 September 2024 the Scottish Information Commissioner issued a...
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Sex work strategy in crisis as councils reject Government proposals to...
Scottish councils reject SNP bid to roll out regional “commercial sexual exploitation hubs”, citing concerns over plans to involve “dangerous” religious charity Leading sex worker safety charity says...
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NHS Lothian: Veterans First Point service to be closed down
NHS Lothian has taken the difficult decision to withdraw joint funding from a service that provides support to veterans in Lothian, following a stark financial review. The health board has told...
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First tenants move in to new ‘green homes’ on Granton Waterfront
Tenants have moved into the first ‘net zero ready’ affordable homes to be delivered in Granton Waterfront. A housing emergency was declared in Edinburgh last year and the 75 energy efficient homes for...
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Charity marks 1-year of self-harm live chat support service
Since the launch of Self-Harm Network Scotland’s (SHNS) live chat service on World Mental Health Day 2023 (10th October 2023), the SHNS team has had 1,273 supportive conversations on the webchat, with...
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A Budget to fix the foundations and deliver change for Scotland?
Chancellor ‘takes long-term decisions to restore stability, rebuild Britain and protect working people across Scotland’ No change to working people’s payslips as employee national insurance and VAT...
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Healthcare awareness campaign launched
Where to seek help over winter An awareness campaign is underway to ensure people know the best place to access healthcare this winter. Right Care Right Place helps the public decide the most...
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Housing (Scotland) Bill rent cap proposed
Increases capped at CPI+1% up to a maximum of 6% An amendment to the Housing Bill will set out how rent increases will be capped in areas where rent controls apply, subject to the approval of...
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Victims, Witnesses, and Justice Reform Bill amendments proposed
Justice Secretary Angela Constance has updated Parliament on proposed amendments to the Victims, Witnesses, and Justice Reform Bill. The Justice Secretary told MSPs that, having listened to the...
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Carer Support Payment is now Scotland-wide
Tens of thousands of carers can now apply for support as benefit roll-out complete Tens of thousands more unpaid carers in Scotland can apply for a new benefit from today (4 November). Carer Support...
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Nature’s role in Scottish economy
Jobs and sectors dependent on sustainable natural world Scotland’s natural assets contribute more than £40 billion to the economy and support around 260,000 jobs, according to new research. The...
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Delivering on pledges to children with additional support needs
Report highlights progress made since 2020 A new report sets out the progress made to improve the educational experiences of children and young people with additional support needs (ASN) in schools...
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Holyrood’s Climate Change Bill passed
CARBON BUDGET APPROACH TO SETTING CLIMATE TARGETS AGREED Legislation that will see Scotland move to using five year carbon budgets to set climate targets has been passed. The Climate Change (Emissions...
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“Deep concern” over the Scottish Government’s strategic approach to public...
The Scottish Parliament’s Finance and Public Administration Committee says it is “deeply concerned” about the Scottish Government’s strategic approach to public finances. In its pre-budget scrutiny...
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Val McDermid and Nicola Sturgeon bring special festive in-conversation event...
Val McDermid and Nicola Sturgeon bring a special festive edition of In The Company of Books in-conversation event to Edinburgh’s Christmas Sunday 15th December | 4pm | 60 minutes Assembly Hall, New...
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