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National vaccination programme to include international students
International students are to be included in the national coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination programme. Health Secretary Humza Yousaf has confirmed this will take place in line with guidelines from...
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Scots recognized in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List
From Dumfries to Edinburgh and from Fife to the Isle of Harris, 33 Scots have been recognized for their services to public life in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2021. Recipients include...
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Fan Zone: Test kits being mailed to fans as Covid numbers rise again
Rapid lateral flow test kits will mailed from today to all visitors to the Glasgow Fan Zone to encourage testing. 17,000 ticket holders due attend the UEFA EURO 2020 Fan Zone at Glasgow Green will be...
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World Blood Donor Day: Fairer assessment for blood donors
Eligibility for blood donation updated Changes to the questions people are asked before they are accepted as blood donors come into effect today – meaning all potential donors are treated the same....
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Covid: Extra support for students
Students experiencing hardship over summer as a result of coronavirus (COVID-19) can apply for financial support if they are struggling to meet accommodation and other costs. Backed by £20 million of...
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COVID recovery: Easing on hold as Johnson presses pause button
Prime Minister: “We must learn to live with COVID” Step 4 of England’s Roadmap paused for four weeks while vaccination programme is accelerated following significant rise in more transmissible...
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New Year’s Day working petition launched – after 14 year delay!
A consultation seeking the views of business, retailers and shop workers on New Year’s Day trading has been published by the Scottish Government. Union leaders have welcomed the announcement – but say...
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Affordable Housing: ‘Scotland has been leading the way’
More than 100,000 affordable homes delivered – since 2007 Scotland has delivered more than 100,000 affordable homes since 2007, marking a major milestone on the path to a fairer, more equal nation....
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New Digital Academy set to boost 10,000 small Scottish businesses
Bank of Scotland has launched a new digital academy to help people, businesses and charities across Scotland boost their essential skills. The academy launches today (16th June) and includes live...
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Alcohol sales in Scotland fell to 26-year low in 2020
Minister welcomes figures but pledges further action Overall alcohol consumption in Scotland fell to a 26-year low during 2020, according to a comprehensive report published today by Public Health...
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Fury as McVitie’s issues redundancy notices
Company refuses to engage with Action Group Trade unions GMB Scotland and Unite Scotland, who jointly represent the vast majority of McVitie’s workers based at Tollcross, have reacted furiously to the...
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Vaccination programme: First doses now booked in for all adults
All adults in Scotland will have been booked in for their first coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine appointment by the end of next week (27 June), five weeks ahead of the target of 31 July. Letters are...
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‘Transformational’ early learning and childcare expansion
More children receiving 1,140 funded hours More than seven out of ten children in Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) are now receiving the full 1,140 funded hours. The number of children has risen by...
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£215 million to target poverty-related attainment gap
Pupils living in Scotland’s most deprived communities will be among those to benefit from £215 million of targeted funding in 2021-22 to help close the poverty-related attainment gap. The announcement...
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New campaign urges UK drivers to plan ahead for their Scottish staycation...
VisitScotland typically sees around 14 million trips to Scotland by UK residents every year and 134 million tourism day trips1, with 64% bringing their own car2, so it’s anticipated Scottish roads...
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Fireworks and Pyrotechnics Bill: Consultation launched on legislation to...
A consultation on new legislation on the sale and use of fireworks and tackling the misuse of pyrotechnics has been published. The proposed Fireworks and Pyrotechnics Bill follows the report of an...
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‘Curriculum for Excellence is the right approach for Scotland’
SQA to be replaced ‘Substantial reform’ for Education Scotland The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Organisation (OECD) has backed Scotland’s school curriculum in its independent...
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New learning resource to support young people’s mental health
The Scottish Government has unveiled a new online learning resource to help school staff support young people’s mental health. Staff can learn more about factors influencing mental health and...
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The End is Nigh? More normality if progress continues in Scotland
Aim to lift all major restrictions on 9 August The whole of Scotland will move to Level 0 on 19 July if all necessary vaccination and harm reduction measures are met. Current levels will remain in...
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Double payment for unpaid carers
Thousands of unpaid carers will receive a double payment this winter under legislation recognising the additional pressure they face as a result of the pandemic. If approved by Parliament, the Bill,...
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