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Coronavirus: Scottish case ‘likely’
Preparations for a coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in Scotland have been accelerated, as the virus continues to spread beyond China. Several European countries have announced their first coronavirus...
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More city school leavers in positive destinations
A record proportion of school leavers were in a ‘positive destination’ such as study, work or training about three months after leaving school last year. Figures show that 95% of young people were in a...
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A Culture Strategy for Scotland
Culture’s ability to transform lives and empower people is the focus of A Culture Strategy for Scotland, published yesterday. The document, which was developed through public engagement and...
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It’s YOUR money!
Funds awarded to maximise benefit take-up Organisations which will help to maximise the take-up of benefits and household incomes in Scotland have been awarded £600,000. Twenty-six organisations from...
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Coronavirus: ‘Drive through’ testing introduced
Testing arrangements for coronavirus are being expanded across Scotland. Health boards are implementing a range of different methods for people in their areas to access testing. This ranges from...
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Coronavirus: First case in Scotland
A patient has been diagnosed with coronavirus (COVID-19) in Scotland. Following a positive test result for the virus, the patient has been admitted to hospital and is now receiving treatment in...
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Scottish plans for VE Day
A series of events to mark 75 years since Victory in Europe Day has been announced by Holyrood’s Veterans Minister Graeme Dey. The commemorations will honour the service and dedication of all those...
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Coronavirus update
The First Minister attended a UK Government COBR meeting and chaired a meeting of the Scottish Government’s Resilience Committee (SGoRR) yesterday to discuss preparations for coronavirus (COVID-19)...
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£13 million saved from fraudsters
Criminals have been stopped from fraudulently withdrawing around £13 million from bank accounts, according to a new report into serious organised crime in Scotland. The report, published by the...
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Coronavirus: Business as Usual … for now
CORONAVIRUS ACTION PLAN PUBLISHED The Scottish Government, Welsh Government, Northern Ireland Executive, and the UK Government have today jointly published an Action Plan setting out a collective...
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Childcare expansion plans on track, says Government
The expansion of funded early learning and childcare (ELC) in Scotland is on course to be delivered from August 2020, says Children’s Minister Maree Todd – but public watchdogs have concerns over the...
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Sixteen year old Scots won’t face PIP ordeal
The Scottish Government will use its new benefits powers to remove the need for children to take part in Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessments. Under...
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Coronavirus: stay informed
NHS24 visit by the First Minister Today First Minister Nicola Sturgeon met with NHS 24 staff supporting Scotland's public information response to coronavirus (#COVIDー19), to thank them for their hard...
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Milestone reached as adoption support website launched. Six hundred matches have been made between children in care and prospective adoptive parents since 2011 – the equivalent of more than one a week....
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Coronavirus: Workplace advice
New guidance on coronavirus (COVID-19) has been published that includes workplace advice. It contains guidance for non-healthcare settings, including tips that apply to people working in hotels and...
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Action! Major film and TV studio set for Leith
Screen Scotland has announced that First Stage Studios Ltd, led by Oscar-nominated and BAFTA winning film and television producer Bob Last and actor and director Jason Connery, has been appointed to...
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Coronavirus: “the worst public health crisis for a generation”
OUT OF CONTAINMENT, INTO DELAY PHASE The UK Government has announced that we are moving out of the contain phase and into delay, in response to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The UK Chief...
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Coronavirus: Business Helpline goes live
A helpline providing businesses across Scotland with advice and guidance on COVID-19 (Coronavirus) has been announced by Economy Secretary Fiona Hyslop. The helpline, which is now live, will be open...
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Coronavirus: Mass gathering guidance takes effect today
Guidance advising that gatherings of 500 people or more should not take place in Scotland has been published. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced the action last week to protect the resilience of...
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Scots advised to limit social contact
Those most at risk strongly advised to reduce unnecessary contact To slow the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) the general public are being asked to stay at home as much as possible and avoid...
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