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Move to Level 0 is ‘encouraging milestone’, says business chief
Scotland moves to a ‘modified’ Level 0 from tomorrow, Monday 19th July. Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce said: “The confirmation that Scotland will move to Level 0...
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A Sense of Freedom?
Scotland moves to Level 0 What you can do at Level 0 in Scotland: you can meet friends and family socially in groups:of up to 8 people from 4 households in your home or theirs – and can stay...
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Major milestone reached as scheduled first doses completed for all adults in...
The vaccination programme completed first doses for all over 18s who have attended their scheduled appointments at close of play yesterday – Sunday 18 July. Second doses continue to be scheduled and...
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First Minister: Vaccinating younger teenagers ‘not ruled out’
Coronavirus (COVID-19) update: First Minister’s statement – 20 July 2021 Good afternoon everyone. As you can see I am joined today by Dr Nicola Steedman, the Deputy Chief Medical Officer and she will...
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First steps towards a National Care Service for Scotland
‘Real life experts’ to help focus on what really matters to people receiving social care Health Secretary Humza Yousaf and Minister for Social Care Kevin Stewart have welcomed the first meeting of a...
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First Minister announces changes to self-isolation rules in Scotland
‘It is essential that lifeline services and critical national infrastructure are maintained‘ – FM NICOLA STURGEON Changes are being made to self-isolation rules for close contacts of COVID cases to...
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Water Safety Scotland shows support for World Drowning Prevention Day
Members of Water Safety Scotland have welcomed the first World Drowning Prevention Day which will be held annually on July 25, following and follows the passing of a Global Resolution on Drowning...
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Unite Scotland: ‘Vaccination is not Immunisation’
FEARS OF NEW SPIKE Unite Scotland has criticised Friday’s announcement by the Scottish government on workers suspected of contracting Covid not being required to self-isolate, stating that it could...
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Scottish Government launches Young Patients Family Fund
£5 million to help families be there for children in hospital A new fund has been launched to help families with the costs of visiting and providing essential care for their children in hospital. The...
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New Funds for Touring Theatre and Dance
New funds are available for Scottish based artists, companies, producers and venues for touring live theatre and dance work from Summer 2022. With support from The National Lottery as well as...
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£70 million investment in youth employment
Young people looking to enter the workforce are to benefit from £70 million of investment from the Scottish Government. The Young Person’s Guarantee aims to protect people from the economic impact of...
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Scottish Ambulance Service is on the ball as it delivers 10k vaccines
SAS gives Covid a kick! The Scottish Ambulance Service’s vaccination bus has celebrated a huge milestone – the delivery of 10,000 vaccines to individuals across the country, as part of Scotland’s...
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UK Government eases travel restrictions – Scotland follows on
The latest steps towards reopening international travel make it easier for people vaccinated in Europe or the USA to travel to the UK. passengers fully vaccinated with vaccines authorised by the EMA...
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A beating Heart for Newhaven!
£792,000 for Victoria Primary School community project A primary school in Newhaven, which was about to fall empty, is set for a new role at the centre of the community following an award £792,000...
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£1m to tackle social isolation and loneliness in Scotland
First round of £10 million funding for groups affected by pandemic Projects supporting carers and disabled people are among nine initiatives that are set to share £1 million to tackle loneliness and...
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More support for the ‘Grand Old Lady of Leven Street’
CAPITAL THEATRES SECURES £6.5 MILLION GRANT CONTRIBUTION FROM SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT TOWARDS THE £25 MILLION REDEVELOPMENT OF THE KING’S THEATRE Minister for Culture and International Development, Jenny...
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Angela Constance: Scottish drug death figures ‘heartbreaking’
Drugs Policy Minister Angela Constance has described the increase in drug-related deaths as “heart-breaking”, and reiterated the Scottish Government’s determination to continue its work to address the...
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SEPA: Water scarcity still affecting Scotland, despite heavy rainfall
Businesses and individuals abstracting water are being warned that action is needed now to protect water resources, despite heavy rainfall across much of the country.Areas affected by water scarcity...
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Vaccinations for young people with certain conditions
Children and young people aged 12-17 from key groups to be offered COVID-19 vaccine Children and young people with certain conditions are to be offered the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, in line with the...
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Lockdown Lowdown: Job satisfaction soars amongst young Scots – but two fifths...
A new study examining the impact of lockdowns on Scotland’s young people has revealed that over two-thirds (67%) feel positive about their current employment situation as lockdown eases, but only...
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