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New scheme to support town centres
£50 million fund for high street investment. The Scottish Government has launched a £50 million fund to help boost town centres across the country. Edinburgh’s EIGHT town centres will receive £2.6...
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Over 1,300 Graduate Apprenticeship places for 2019/20.
More than 1,300 new Graduate Apprenticeship work-based learning opportunities will help boost Scotland’s economy and give people a head-start in their careers. Fair Work Secretary Derek Mackay...
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Nationwide apprentice network “will inspire next generation”
Pupils in every high school across Scotland will benefit from a new national network of apprentices, helping to inspire future generations to benefit from apprenticeship opportunities. Scotland’s...
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Consultation: Building a fairer Disability Benefits assistance
Social Security Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville has asked for views as she launched a consultation on delivering fairer Disability Assistance benefits. From April 2020 the Scottish Government will...
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£50 million to improve mental health care for new mums
More than £50 million is to be spent on improving access to mental health services for expectant and new mothers, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced. The new money will provide access to...
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Unions call for ‘level playing field’ as Scotland loses out on £2.8 billion...
BiFab trade unions GMB and Unite have today said a ‘level playing field’ is needed if Scotland is to secure the large-scale manufacturing contracts from its own offshore renewables sector – and they...
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Bloody Big Brunch at Edinburgh Napier University
Students and staff from Edinburgh Napier University came together yesterday at a special event that aims to help end period poverty across the country. All three of the University’s campuses –...
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Capital loses out on Regeneration Funding
More than 600 jobs to be created or supported – but nowt for Edinburgh Communities across Scotland are to benefit from a share of £20.4m to support local regeneration activity. Eighteen projects from...
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Action on gender inequalities: new plan to tackle gender pay gap
Steps to tackle gender discrimination and inequalities in the workplace have been set out in the Scottish Government’s first Gender Pay Gap Action Plan. The gender pay gap in Scotland for full-time...
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Delivery of forensic mental health services to be reviewed
The way that forensic mental health services are delivered for people is to be reviewed, Mental Health Minister Clare Haughey announced yesterday. Forensic mental health services specialise in the...
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Brexit ‘threatens Scotland’s housing ambition’
Housing Minister warns of potential damage from EU exit A “no deal” exit from the EU has potential to cause serious problems for Scotland’s housing sector, Housing Minister Kevin Stewart has warned....
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Rates cap saves Edinburgh businesses £4.5 million
New figures released by the Scottish Government estimate that businesses across The City of Edinburgh will save £4.5M thanks to an SNP policy to protect small businesses. The Scottish Government’s...
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Funding to prepare for Brexit
Grants for Scottish businesses expanded First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced £2 million is now available to help even more businesses in Scotland prepare for Brexit. The Brexit Support Grant,...
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Nice LIFT: local project secures funding to tackle child poverty
Vulnerable families are set to benefit from new funding to support households in financial hardship – and North Edinburgh’s L.I.F.T is one of seven projects aimed at tackling child poverty to receive...
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Planning reforms in jeopardy
Planning Minister Kevin Stewart has said the significant increase in planning costs associated with the amendments made at the latest Parliamentary stage of the Planning (Scotland) Bill threaten the...
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Ben Macpherson: recruitment of key workers under threat
Shortages of skilled workers in Scotland across key sectors of the economy such as health and social care will be made worse after Brexit, Migration Minister Ben Macpherson warned today. The warning...
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Child poverty levels ‘on course to rise substantially’
The Scottish government risks missing its child poverty targets by some distance as poverty levels are set to rise rather than fall over the next five years, according to new analysis published by the...
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DEC Cyclone Idai Appeal
Funding for communities affected by Cyclone Idai International Development Minister Ben Macpherson has announced £150,000 to support relief efforts in Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe following Cyclone...
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Government plan for quicker cancer diagnosis
Waiting times for patients with suspected cancer will be targeted in an action plan which will introduce new technologies, additional clinics and additional training for staff. The revised Endoscopy...
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NHS Lothian backs awareness campaign to reduce alcohol harm
People in the NHS Lothian area are being encouraged to think about how their weekly drinking adds up, as part of a national campaign to raise awareness of the recommended alcohol limits. With...
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