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Swinney pledges solidarity with Syrians in Scotland
First Minister calls for ‘peaceful political solution’ First Minister John Swinney has pledged solidarity with Syrians in Scotland following the collapse of the al-Assad regime. In an open letter, the...
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Empowering local climate action
Climate Action Hubs in every area of Scotland Communities across Scotland are being supported to take climate action, thanks to the realisation of a nationwide network of Climate Action Hubs. A total...
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Severe Flood Warnings issued
Very high river levels forecast along the River Spey with a danger to life The Scottish Environment Protection Agency has issued three severe Flood Warnings for the Aviemore and Carrbridge areas with...
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COSLA: What does the Scottish Budget mean for councils?
COSLA has shared two new documents setting out high-level analysis of the Scottish 2025-26 Budget and what it means for Councils and essential local social care services. What does the Scottish Budget...
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Council Tax Reduction scheme hits £4 billion milestone
Households across Scotland have received £4.1 billion in relief since the Council Tax Reduction scheme was introduced in 2013. People on low incomes are eligible for the benefit if they live in...
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Call for clarity on National Insurance
48 organisations back letter raising concerns Scottish public sector and voluntary organisations have come together to raise concerns at the impact of the impending increase to employer National...
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Health Secretary praises NHS resilience
Services dealing with ‘extraordinary surge’ in flu cases Health Secretary Neil Gray underlined the ‘resolve and resilience’ of the NHS as he praised the dedication of Scotland’s health and social care...
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Thistle Centre drugs consumption facility to open on Monday
First Minister says harm reduction approach will help save lives Scotland’s First Minister has welcomed the opening of the UK’s first safer drugs consumption facility in Glasgow. The First Minister...
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Sue Bruce confirmed as Chair of Creative Scotland review
Survey launches to seek views of cultural sector Dame Sue Bruce will chair the review of Creative Scotland, Culture Secretary Angus Robertson has announced. The review will examine Creative Scotland’s...
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Scottish Government: Support with energy costs
Statement to the Scottish Parliament about support with fuel costs in winter More than 456,000 people are due to receive Winter Heating Payments totalling £26.8 million this winter, Social Justice...
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Gordon Macdonald MSP calls out Labour’s betrayal of 24,230 WASPI women across...
Gordon Macdonald MSP has hit out at UK Labour government’s betrayal of WASPI women as figures from the Scottish Parliament Information Centre (SPICe) reveal 24,230 women across Edinburgh may have lost...
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Foot and mouth disease
Risk level increased following discovery in Germany Imports of cattle, pigs and sheep from Germany have been banned to protect farmers, their livelihoods and food security following the discovery of...
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Swinney: Removing two child limit will help thousands
Progress to eradicate child poverty Thousands of families will be helped as part of the Scottish Government’s plans to remove the two child benefit cap, First Minister John Swinney has said as he...
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Getting the Right Care in the Right Place
Evaluating the introduction of the Redesign of Urgent Care Patients using a new service to direct people to the right urgent care service had a mostly positive experience, a new report has found. An...
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Joint investment in Scottish City Deals now more than £3 billion
UK Government investment in the City Region and Growth Deal programme in Scotland is now £1.5 billion – meaning more than £3 billion in total The Secretary of State for Scotland, Ian Murray, has today...
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Improving police complaint and conduct procedures
Bill passed to strengthen public confidence in the service A Bill to further improve police complaints and police conduct procedures has been passed by the Scottish Parliament. The Police (Ethics,...
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Drivers and passengers in Edinburgh urged to buckle up on every journey
Road Safety Scotland and Police Scotland have launched an impactful campaign highlighting the potentially devastating consequences of failing to wear a seatbelt – urging drivers and passengers in...
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Scottish Government responds to UK Covid-19 Inquiry recommendations
Work underway to strengthen response to civil emergencies Ministers will act on all recommendations relating to Scotland in the UK Covid-19 Inquiry’s report on pandemic resilience and preparedness of...
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FAI into deaths at Polmont YOI
Justice Secretary responds to written determination of Fatal Accident Inquiry Justice Secretary Angela Constance has responded to the published determination of the Fatal Accident Inquiry into the...
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National Insurance funding ‘vital for councils’
Finance Secretary calls for clarity as local authorities set their budgets The employer National Insurance increase must be fully funded to ensure local authorities have the resources they need to...
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