Firefighters union calls for immediate talks over fire safety fears
The Fire Brigades Union has called for the Scottish Government to convene immediate multi-agency talks to try to find a solution to fire safety concerns in schools and the home. The union has raised...
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Preparing pupils for careers in tech
£1.3 million for computing in schools Every primary and secondary school across Scotland will receive support to refresh computing science for pupils. Backed by up to £1.3 million from the Scottish...
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Scottish Government: More funding to improve services for patients
£82.6 million has been allocated to health boards to expand teams within GP practices and modernise systems. The funding will allow healthcare professionals to be established in every GP practice...
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Who pays the State Pension in an independent Scotland?
An article by the Fraser of Allander Institute The latest skirmish in the economics of independence wars relates to the state pension. Specifically, which government would pay State Pensions in an...
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£2 million support for Scotland’s international festivals
Expo fund recipients announced . Scotland’s major festivals are to benefit from a share of the Scottish Government’s £2m Festivals Expo Fund. The funding has been awarded for events that run across...
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Schools: Face coverings in classrooms can be removed after the holidays
High school pupils and staff will not be required to wear face coverings in classrooms from 28 February, after the schools mid-term break. Teachers and pupils who wish to continue to wear a face...
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£150 cost of living payments for hard-pressed Scottish households
2022-2023 Scottish Budget Bill passed by MSPs Finance Secretary Kate Forbes announced a further £290 million in financial support to help address the rising cost of living at Holyrood yesterday. Ms...
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‘Strong support’ for National Care Service, says Scottish Government
Analysis of consultation responses published A consultation has revealed strong support for proposals to establish a National Care Service accountable to Scottish ministers. More than three-quarters...
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Record number of school leavers in postive destinations
Almost half of Scottish pupils go on to higher education A record 95.5% of pupils were in a ‘positive destination’ including work, training or further study within three months of leaving school last...
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Vaccinations for all five to 11 year olds
Appointments will be sent out to those with parental responsibility Children aged five to 11 will be offered COVID-19 vaccination appointments in community clinics from 19 March 2022. This follows the...
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Campaign urges Edinburgh locals to Save Food, Save Money, Save the Earth
People across Edinburgh are being urged to make 2022 the year they stop wasting food, for good. Around 600,000 tonnes of household food waste goes to landfill every year and only one third of adults...
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Crisis: Scottish Government asleep at the wheel on crisis in NHS dentistry
The British Dental Association Scotland has greeted the unanimous support of opposition parties, while accusing the Scottish Government of failing to take needed action to halt an exodus from NHS...
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Sturgeon: ‘A moment of genuine peril’
Solidarity with Ukraine debate: First Minister’s statement Statement by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon opening the debate, Solidarity with Ukraine in the Scottish Parliament on Thursday 24 February...
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Additional £6 million funding for community mental health
An additional £6m has been provided to the Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund to meet the demand for local mental health and wellbeing projects. The fund was launched in October last year...
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Scottish Government hails more than 1,000 Housing First tenancies
Settled homes for people with complex needs Councils have now provided more than 1,000 Housing First tenancies across Scotland, helping tackle homelessness by offering settled homes to those with...
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“We choose to lead”: Ambitious plans to transform Scotland’s economy
The next 10 years will be decisive in building a more resilient, entrepreneurial and fair economy, according to Economy Secretary Kate Forbes. Speaking ahead of the expected publication of the...
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Ukraine crisis: Prime Minister announces further humanitarian aid
PM Boris Johnson announces £40 million of further humanitarian aid to Ukraine £40m more aid released to provide vital medical supplies and other help to UkraineAssistance in addition to wider economic...
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CyberScotland Week:
Scotland’s ability to prevent and respond to the growing cyber threat will be increased with the creation of a new Scottish Cyber Co-ordination Centre (SC3). The £1.5 million central coordination...
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Scotland’s new National Strategy for Economic Transformation rubbished by...
A new National Strategy for Economic Transformation, underpinned by detailed analysis of Scotland’s economic strengths and weaknesses, has been published by the Scottish government. The strategy...
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Medical supplies for Ukraine
Scotland sends £2.9 million of urgently needed items Scotland is sending critical medical supplies and equipment to help Ukraine following the illegal invasion by Russia. Over 500,000 emergency items...
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