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Dignity, fairness, respect: Improving disability benefits
Disabled people with the most serious lifelong health conditions will have more financial security under Scotland’s social security system. Adult Disability Payment will replace the UK Government’s...
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Additional advice support services for Ukrainian refugees in Scotland
Organisations that will provide advice, support and information services for Ukrainian people and their families are to receive Scottish Government funding as part of Scotland’s response to those...
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Covid business support: Missing millions?
A detailed analysis of how Covid-19 business support funding was distributed during the pandemic is not possible due to gaps in data, according to spending watchdog Audit Scotland. The Scottish...
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Scottish Government sets up food security and supply taskforce
A short-life taskforce has been established to monitor, identify and respond to any potential disruption to food security and supply resulting from the impact of the war in Ukraine. The Scottish...
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Warm Scots Welcome: Scheme opens for displaced Ukrainians
Scotland’s offer to provide refuge and sanctuary to displaced Ukrainians, as part of the UK Government’s Homes for Ukraine scheme, is now open. Accessible through the UK Government’s online portal, a...
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Get involved in cleaning up Scotland: Make Litter History
Environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful, Historic Environment Scotland and the Scottish Government’s Circular Economy Minister Lorna Slater are calling for everyone to make litter history – by...
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A Warm Scots Welcome
Message from First Minister to Ukrainians arriving in Scotland A message of welcome from First Minister Nicola Sturgeon – available in Ukrainian and Russian, the two most widely spoken languages in...
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Scotland’s first Road Safety Week launched with safer roads pledge
Scotland’s first Road Safety Week (21st – 27th March 2022) – a new initiative from The Scottish Government and Transport Scotland – was launched today to encourage road users to take greater personal...
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Kate Forbes: Urgent action needed to tackle cost of living
Scotland’s Finance Secretary writes to Treasury ahead of Spring Statement People and businesses need urgent UK Government support to mitigate the rising cost of living, says Finance Secretary Kate...
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Businesses across Scotland urged to prepare for summer water scarcity
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) is working with businesses across Scotland to help them prepare for a potential lack of water this summer. Today on World Water Day, it’s emerging...
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Scottish Government hails progress on tackling child poverty – but more to do
Almost £6 billion has been invested to support low income households across Scotland over the last three years. More than a third of that total, around £2.18 billion, has directly benefitted children...
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Spring Statement: Chancellor vows to ‘stand by hard-working families’
Chancellor expected to unveil Spring Statement that builds a stronger, more secure economy for the United Kingdom.Rishi Sunak will set out further plans to support people with the rising cost of...
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Chancellor announces tax cuts to ease cost of living pressures in Scotland
‘A failure of courage, a failure of compassion and a failure of justice‘ – Peter Kelly, The Poverty Alliance Chancellor announces Spring Statement tax cut for 2.4 million Scottish workers through rise...
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Safeguarding Ukrainian arrivals: Free vetting scheme for volunteer hosts
Regulations have been passed to put in place a safe, fast and free vetting system for those who open their homes to displaced Ukrainians. Under the scheme, volunteer hosts will be able to apply for...
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Scottish Government launches latest child poverty delivery plan
Best Start, Bright Futures Child poverty in Scotland is projected to fall to its lowest level in nearly 30 years as a result of the actions taken to date and commitments in the second Tackling Child...
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Getting the Right Change: A Retail Strategy for Scotland
Encouraging fair work and improving skills Improving staff skills and working conditions are key parts of a newly published strategy to support retailers. Getting the Right Change: A Retail Strategy...
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No barriers to Scottish healthcare for fleeing Ukrainians
People who ordinarily live in Ukraine will be able to access NHS services at no charge on the same basis as people living in Scotland. An amendment to current legislation will ensure that people who...
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Water Safety Action Plan for Scotland
New safety measures introduced to protect the public Extra funding, improved signs and lesson plans for pupils are all part of a new Water Safety Action Plan. The plan has been drawn up by the...
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MSP welcomes increase in support for families across Edinburgh
Pentlands SNP MSP Gordon MacDonald has welcomed the package of measures announced yesterday by the Scottish Government to provide immediate support and break the cycle of child poverty for people...
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Councillors set to give green light to capital Low Emission Zone
The final steps towards introducing a Low Emission Zone (LEZ) in Edinburgh this May is expected to be given the green light by councillors this week. A report to Transport and Environment Committee on...
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