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£5 million to develop carbon dioxide utilisation technology
CO2 Utilisation Challenge Fund launched The Scottish Government has launched a new fund to help develop the emerging CO2 utilisation technology. The CO2 Utilisation Challenge Fund will help businesses...
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Welfare Reform: Reverse the changes!
New report on impact of UK Government policies on families in Scotland A new report estimates 70,000 people in Scotland, including 30,000 children, would be lifted out of poverty by 2024 if UK...
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Supporting free outdoor play activities
Thousands of children from deprived areas will benefit from free outdoor play activities aimed at improving their health and wellbeing. Last year, more than 5,500 youngsters took part in organised...
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Regenerating Scotland’s town centres
New measures to revitalise town centres and regenerate local economies have been published. In response to last year’s review of the Town Centre Action Plan, a joint report by the Scottish Government...
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Legal requirement to wear face coverings to be removed next week
Changes come into force on Monday 18 April The legal requirement to wear face coverings in most indoor public spaces and on public transport will become guidance next week. It is strongly recommended...
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More Scots are walking the walk to healthier lives
More Scots are walking the walk and not just talking the talk when it comes to keeping active by heading out for a stroll. Scottish walking charity Paths for All, which champions everyday walking in...
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Childcare savings for Scottish families
Thousands of families are saving around £4,900 annually thanks to funded Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) from the Scottish Government. The latest figures show that 111,574 children were in funded...
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Free tuition for displaced Ukranian students settling in Scotland
Displaced Ukrainian students settling in Scotland will be given access to free tuition and living cost support, subject to parliamentary approval. Under new proposals from the Scottish Government,...
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£1 million to support people with neurological conditions
Migraine Trust and Thistle Health and Wellbeing among projects benefiting from investment Nineteen projects supporting people with neurological conditions are to benefit from Scottish Government...
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200 years in the making – Royal Highland Show to livestream across the globe
The Royal Highland Show will take to the small screen to livestream this year’s 200th anniversary event across the globe. In what has been described as a ‘game changer’ for the Royal Highland Show,...
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NHS Scotland recruitment boost
Scottish health boards have recruited more than 1,000 additional healthcare support staff and almost 200 registered nurses from overseas to help address the unprecedented challenges facing the NHS....
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Building a tech nation
Investment can help create more high quality start-ups Work to create the best opportunities for entrepreneurs is helping transform Scotland into one of Europe’s leading economies to start or grow a...
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Support for Ukrainian workers in Scotland
Backing for Worker Support Centre A new service is to be established to offer vital advice and urgent practical support to Ukrainian seasonal horticultural workers in Scotland. Ukrainian workers play...
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Proposals for new Bill to tackle misogyny
Public to be consulted on laws to criminalise misogynistic conduct Plans for future legislation are part of the Scottish Government’s official response to the independent working group on misogyny. A...
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Scotland to ban combustible cladding
Materials barred from high-risk buildings over 11 metres Legislation to improve fire safety and boost Scotland’s Net Zero ambitions has been laid before the Scottish Parliament. Under the legislation,...
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Supporting unions with just transition
Funding ro support worker engagement Scotland’s journey to net zero will be amplified thanks to better partnership working between the Scottish Government and trade unions to deliver a just...
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Automatic awards to make accessing family benefits simpler
Plans have been announced to automatically pay the Best Start Grant Early Learning and School Age Payments to parents and carers who already receive Scottish Child Payment when their children become...
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Climate change is affecting Scotland’s lochs and reservoirs
Climate change has already caused a rapid and extensive warming of Scotland’s lochs and reservoirs with impacts expected to intensify, research has revealed for the first time. A report published...
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Water Safety Scotland launches new education resources for schools
Water Safety Scotland (WSS), in partnership with Education Scotland, has officially launched its first instalment of free water safety educational resources for schools and practitioners in Scotland....
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COVID: End of the Highest Risk List
List to close on 31 May The Highest Risk List – formerly known as the Shielding List – will be formally ended on 31 May, as a result of the success of the vaccination programme and the introduction of...
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