New report says the SNP’s welfare policies are “UK-leading”, reducing the cost of living for families. The impact of Scottish Government policies including child payments, free school meals, clothing grants
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Only 760 Ukrainian refugees granted visas to come to the UK. Over 10 days after Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine, Home Office reports show that only 760 Ukrainian refugees have been
Justice Secretary welcomes report and will now “consider recommendations”. Justice Secretary Keith Brown has welcomed publication of Baroness Helena Kennedy QC’s report on Misogyny and Criminal Justice in Scotland. Mr
£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 valued at about
Funding will support vital mental health charities. Services that provide mental health support to Armed Forces veterans have been given a funding boost. The Scottish Government has announced £1.4 million
Staff levels increase for ten consecutive years. NHS Tayside has recorded record numbers of staff levels this year with 12,519 employed by the health board – a 5.4% increase over
Almost half of 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
Funds spent protecting Scots from Tories means less money available to fight cost of living crisis. The SNP Scottish Government had to spend £12.6 million in Angus to mitigate vindictive
Scotland accepts draft JCVI advice. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed that the Scottish Government has received JCVI advice recommending the universal vaccination of 5 to 11-year-olds. The Scottish Government
Funding announced to help tackle the cost of living crisis. The 2022-2023 Scottish Budget Bill has been backed by MSPs. During the Stage 3 debate in the Scottish Parliament, Finance
