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Exams back on the timetable for Scotland’s schoolchildren
National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher exams will be held in spring 2022 if public health advice allows, the Scottish Government has announced. The decision has been informed by public health advice...
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Campaign urges homeowners to install interlinked alarms to protect lives Homeowners are being urged to install interlinked heat and smoke alarms in a nationwide media campaign launched before new fire...
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Ben Macpherson encourages take- up of School Age Payment
Well done to all the children who took the big step of starting P1 this week! Social Security Minister Ben Macpherson is encouraging families with children born between 1 Mar 2016 and 28 Feb 2017 to...
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Scottish Government launches Women’s Health Plan
Plans to improve health and reduce inequalities for women in Scotland have been published today by the Scottish Government. Women’s Health minister Maree Todd said the plans are an ‘ambitious vision’....
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Free bus travel praised by MSP
SNP MSP for Edinburgh Pentlands, Gordon MacDonald, has praised the Scottish Government’s announcement that all residents in Scotland, under the age of 22, will be eligible for free bus travel from...
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£5 million investment to improve Scotland’s play parks
Play parks across Scotland will be modernised and restored through £5 million of funding, following agreement between the Scottish Government and Cosla. Each local authority will receive a share of...
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First Minister appoints environmental ‘A-Team’
New group to advise government on environmental crises Scientists, climate and nature professionals have been appointed to a new group of international experts, tasked with advising the Scottish...
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Scottish Government launches local food strategy consultation
An opportunity to shape food policy The public are being urged to help shape the first ever local food strategy produced by the Scottish Government. Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon has urged...
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On The Road Again: Scottish Government to launch Scotland on Tour live music...
Musicians, bands, artists and venues will be able to apply to a £750,000 Scottish Government fund to bring new and additional concerts to venues and festivals in Scotland next year. Scotland on Tour...
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New fair work criteria announced
Prioritising secure and flexible employment Workers are to benefit from more secure, flexible and family friendly employment through extended Fair Work conditions. The Fair Work First approach is...
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End in sight to parking charges at Royal Infirmary Edinburgh
Talks at advanced stage to take over Edinburgh facility Hospital parking charges are set to end permanently in Scotland after agreements were reached to buy out two car parks in Glasgow and Dundee...
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First Minister launches Green Jobs Workforce Academy
People will be able to access information, advice and skills needed to thrive in a net-zero economy the new Green Jobs Workforce Academy. The Academy, which will be delivered by Skills Development...
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Afghanistan evacuation deadline extension: Joe says NO
US President Joe Biden says troops are on track to meet 31 August deadline A joint statement on Afghanistan was released by the G7 Leaders last night: Today, 24 August 2021, under the Presidency of...
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Public urged to give details of close contacts online
Covid cases continue to climb in Scotland – record numbers recorded People who test positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) are being encouraged to securely list details of their close contacts when asked...
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Scottish Government publishes NHS Reovery Plan
The Scottish Government has published its NHS Recovery Plan, committing more than £1 billion of targeted investment for the recovery and renewal of Scotland’s health service. It sets out key actions...
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“The World is on Fire”
Climate action central to Greens and SNP cooperation deal, says Green’s Lorna Slater Action on tackling the climate emergency is central to the draft cooperation deal agreed between the Scottish...
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Latest GDP figures show some growth but challenges remain
Scotland’s onshore GDP grew by 0.9% in June, according to statistics announced today by the Chief Statistician. Output remains 2.1% below the pre-pandemic level in February 2020. Services sector...
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Scottish Government hails hitting 100 day targets – but Covid numbers reach...
The Scottish Government has delivered 80 priorities set out by the First Minister in May — but the annoucement was overshadowed by news that Scotland has just recorded more than 5000 daily Covid cases...
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National Lottery supports Edinburgh creative projects through Open Fund Awards
A series of innovative creative projects from Edinburgh artists and creative organisations have been set in motion thanks to funding awarded through Creative Scotland’s Open Fund. Over £150,400 has...
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“An investment in the people of Scotland”
Scottish Government’s £5.2 billion for social security support Social security expenditure in Scotland will total £5.2 billion in 2026-27, according to the Scottish Fiscal Commission’s latest forecast...
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