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Higher exams cancelled
Plans for the 2021 exam diet have been updated in light of continuing disruption to young people’s education caused by coronavirus (COVID-19). Higher and Advanced Higher exams will not go ahead and...
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Charity raises concern over U-turn on vaccination for unpaid carers
A leading charity has raised concerns over an apparent Scottish Government u-turn which sees unpaid carers now no longer included in the “first-wave” of COVID-19 vaccinations. The concern has been...
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Staggered return to campus for Scotland’s students
Universities will stagger the return of undergraduate students to campuses over at least six weeks, within a package of measures to minimise the transmission of coronavirus (COVID-19). With only very...
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Swinney sets out reasons for Capital’s Level 3 status
Deputy First Minister John Swinney has written to Council Leader Adam McVey to explain Tuesday’s controversial decision to keep Edinburgh in Level 3 of coronavirus restrictions. The letter comes after...
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Latest COVID-19 funding allocations
Money for business support and vaccine programme More than £1.8 billion of extra funding has been allocated to tackling the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Scotland. It covers areas including...
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£3.3 million to help children’s charities this winter
Extra support for families on low incomes Charities working with children and families on low incomes will receive a share of £3.3 million to help meet the needs of those affected by poverty at...
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Emergency funding for sport
£55 million to help cover lost ticket revenue A £55 million emergency sports funding package to tackle lost ticket revenue during the pandemic has been announced today by Sports Minister Joe...
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Hospital and care home visiting update
Keeping residents and patients safe over Christmas and New Year period. Visiting arrangements for hospitals and care homes in Scotland will remain in place over the Christmas and New Year period, it...
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Tackling social isolation and loneliness
Funding promotes inclusion and wellbeing Almost £6 million in funding will provide friendship and human connection to people at risk of social isolation and loneliness over the winter months. Part of...
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Vaccinations in Care Homes to start tomorrow
Residents of homes for older people in Scotland will begin to receive the Pfizer vaccine against the Covid-19 virus from tomorrow (Monday). After more than 5,000 key NHS workers and vaccinators...
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Teachers edge towards industrial action over COVID-19 safety
Teachers’ union the EIS has announced that an increasing number of its local associations are now moving towards balloting members on disputes with local authorities over school COVID-19 safety. At...
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Blood donor criteria updated
Changes to the questions asked of blood donors will ensure more gay and bisexual men are able to donate blood in the future. Currently, men are not able to donate blood in the UK if they have had sex...
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Childcare expansion from August next year
All eligible children will benefit from at least 1,140 hours of funded early learning and childcare (ELC) from August 2021, the Children’s Minister has announced. The expansion of funded ELC,...
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Curb on firework sales in the pipeline for new year
Regulations to restrict both the sale of fireworks and the times when they can be set off by the general public will be introduced for Parliament to consider in the new year. Community Safety Minister...
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Emergency funds for youth arts in Edinburgh and Midlothian
Three youth arts and civil society organisations have received a total of £223,530 to help the recovery of youth arts provision across the city of Edinburgh, ensuring employment for youth arts...
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Report shows positive impact of Best Start Grant payments
Scotland’s least well-off families have seen a marked increase in their income from three Scottish Government benefits, according to an evaluation report published yesterday. The evaluation of the...
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COVID Christmas: Governments sing from the same hymn sheet
Clear messaging on celebrating safely? A joint statement on staying safe at Christmas from the UK Government, Scottish Government, and Welsh Government: As we approach the festive period, the UK...
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First Minister: Please stay
Citizens of the European Union who live in Scotland are being urged to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme. In an open letter and video message, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said it is vital that...
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Over £2.5 million for families of disabled children
Thousands of families of disabled children in Scotland have received an additional £200 to help heat their homes this winter. More than 13,000 families of a disabled child, on the highest rate care...
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Council welcomes funding for replacement schools
Education leaders in Edinburgh have welcomed the announcement today that the Scottish Government is providing funding for a replacement Liberton High School and Wester Hailes Education Centre. Both...
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