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Scotland’s national poet appointed
Poet and author Dr Peter Mackay has been appointed as Scotland’s next Makar First Minister John Swinney has announced Scotland’s next Makar will be Dr Peter Mackay. The role of Makar involves taking a...
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RCEM issues urgent budget call to Scottish government ahead of ‘gruelling’...
The Royal College of Emergency Medicine has joined calls for the Scottish government to address ‘delayed hospital discharges’ in the upcoming budget announcement. Delayed discharges are when people...
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Action to combat funeral poverty during National Grief Awareness Week
Social Security Scotland highlights Funeral Support Payment Social Security Scotland is helping to combat funeral poverty by raising awareness about Funeral Support Payment during National Grief...
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Social Security Bill passed
Legislation will protect people claiming benefits against inflation Payments to people in receipt of benefits will be protected from inflation after the Scottish Parliament passed the Social Security...
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‘A Budget filled with hope for Scotland’s future’
Progress for Scotland, by Scotland The 2025-26 Budget will deliver progress for the people of Scotland, with a record increase in frontline NHS spending, and plans to lift 15,000 children out of...
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Swinney welcomes political leaders as British-Irish Council meets in Edinburgh
First Minister John Swinney will welcome political leaders to Scotland today as he hosts the 42nd Summit meeting of the British-Irish Council. The First Minister will hold talks with the UK Prime...
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Call for UK Government support in scrapping the two-child limit
Social Justice Secretary writes to counterpart seeking early engagement Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville has written to Liz Kendall, the UK Work and Pensions Secretary, to follow up on...
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December Carer’s Allowance Supplement paid today
Eligible carers will receive a payment of £288.60 today (Friday 6 December). Carer’s Allowance Supplement is unique to Scotland and recognises the important contribution of unpaid carers in Scotland....
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‘Game-changing’ funding for Scotland’s creative sector
Hundreds of individuals and organisations to benefit Culture Secretary Angus Robertson has said an additional £34 million in culture and arts spending next year will be “game-changing” for the sector....
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Additional cash for Short Breaks Fund
Thousands more unpaid carers to be supported An additional 15,000 unpaid carers will be supported to take short breaks away from their caring responsibilities as a result of a £5 million boost to the...
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Gordon Macdonald MSP: Budget will deliver meaningful progress to eradicate...
Gordon Macdonald MSP said the Scottish Budget an “enormous step forward” in achieving the Scottish Government’s mission of eradicating child poverty in Edinburgh as progress begins in ending Labour’s...
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Tackling the housing emergency
Investing in affordable housing Housing Minister Paul McLennan visited an affordable housing development in East Lothian to highlight plans in the draft Budget for next year to increase funding for...
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CashBack projects support thousands of young people
A programme funded from the seized assets of criminals has supported 15,368 young people in 2023-24. CashBack for Communities delivered £5.5 million to 29 partners in that period for projects that...
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Unleashing start-up talent
WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS A KEY FOCUS FOR INVESTMENT A package of measures to help entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses will be delivered next year with funding in the draft Scottish Budget...
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Latest active travel route opens
The Roseburn to Union Canal active travel route was officially opened on Monday (9 December) with an inaugural group cycle ride and walk from Sauchiebank to Dalry Community Park. Transport and...
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Protecting Scottish Seabirds
Action to restore seabird populations Actions to protect some of Scotland’s most vulnerable marine species are being consulted on by the Scottish Government. Climate change, invasive non-native...
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First Minister’s Christmas card 2024
Supporting children to have the best start in life First Minister John Swinney has launched his official Christmas card in partnership with charity Children First. Children and young people supported...
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Sharp rise in domestic abuse figures
POLICE SCOTLAND LAUNCHES NEW CAMPAIGN Domestic abuse crimes have increased 11% in Scotland according to the latest figures from Police Scotland. Between April and September 2024 there were 20,271...
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Charter of Rights for people affected by substance use
First Minister welcomes human rights advance The Charter of Rights for People Affected by Substance Use has been launched, aiming to improve the experience of anyone needing support. The Charter,...
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£150 million for offshore wind
Capital investment almost trebled to unlock private sector growth Record funding of £150 million capital investment from the Scottish Government will support the growth of the offshore wind sector and...
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