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Cashback for city arts projects
Creative projects in Edinburgh will benefit from over £40,000 as part of the Scottish Government’s aim to tackle inequalities experienced by young people, in the Year of Young People 2018. Six...
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Holyrood passes landmark Social Security Bill
A Bill allowing the Scottish Government to make the first social security payments later this year has been passed by Parliament. Last night’s unanimous vote means MSPs have passed the Social Security...
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Government moves to tackle gender-based violence on campus
New toolkit to address gender-based violence in universities and colleges New practical guidance for universities to tackle gender-based violence on campus has been published. Guidance and training...
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Young people take on mental health
Commission to research services for young people A team of young people are aiming to improve mental health services by leading a study, commissioned by the Scottish Government, drawing on their own...
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Going forward together: ONE BILLION POUNDS to fund childcare expansion
Almost a billion pounds will be invested annually to fund the huge expansion of early learning and childcare, transforming the life chances of children in Scotland, the Scottish Government has...
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£568 million for affordable housing
Increased funding to ensure councils can deliver more homes More affordable homes will be delivered across Scotland this year following a £35 million increase to council allocations, bringing it to...
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Minimum Unit Pricing introduced
Scotland leads the way in tackling alcohol-related harm Scotland has become the first country in the world to implement minimum unit pricing for alcohol. New legislation brought into force sets a...
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£7 million investment in nurse training
Improved nursing care provided closer to home will be made available – thanks to almost £7 million being invested in training. The funding will ensure the existing nurse workforce have the skills to...
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New £1 million fund to help disabled people into employment
New funding of £1 million will help employers with support and advice to enable more disabled people to move into work, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced. Disabled people make up 20% of...
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Action! Scotland’s new film and television school opens it’s doors
Students have begun the first course at Scotland’s new film and television school as a result of Scottish Government funding. This is the first time the school – NFTS Scotland, which is part of the...
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Community Links active travel fund more than doubled
A fund which supports the introduction of new walking and cycling infrastructure will be more than doubled, Transport Minister Humza Yousaf has announced. £36m will be available through the Community...
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New fund will give communities a voice on Brexit
New support will help ensure community organisations, charities and other grassroots groups are listened to during the ongoing Brexit negotiations. The £150,000 stakeholder engagement fund will...
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A welcoming country: support for refugee families ahead of arrival in Scotland
Refugees can now organise financial support for family members before they are reunited in Scotland. Up to £100,000 in Family Reunion Crisis Grants will smooth the path for new arrivals, bridging the...
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£3.5 million to improve energy efficiency in social housing
Social housing landlords will be able to make their properties more energy efficient, with money from a £3.5 million decarbonisation fund. Local authorities and housing associations will be able to...
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Personalised online careers support for Scottish pupils
Recommendations of Learner Journey Review published Every pupil in Scotland will have access to an online account with personalised support in choosing courses and planning a career, Deputy First...
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UK Government welfare policies having ‘devasating impact’ on housing
Households renting in the private and social sector have been severely affected by UK Government welfare policies, according to a new report released by the Scottish Government. The Impact of UK...
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First Minister meets Jamie Oliver to outline ambition to halve child obesity...
Scotland will aim to halve childhood obesity by 2030, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced. The Scottish Government will set the target in its Healthy Weight and Diet plan, due to be published...
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Childcare recruitment underway
New campaign focusing on career changers. Career changers are being targeted in a new campaign to recruit more childcare staff. Families across Scotland are set to benefit from an almost doubling of...
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LIFTing the lid on Scotland’s new social security system
LIFT (Low Income Families Together) organised an event to give local people an opportunity to learn more about the ongoing changes to the welfare and benefits system yesterday. Around sixty people...
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