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scottish government

December 20, 2020

Scottish government appoints dedicated Minister for Drug Policy

Angela Constance will work across government to improve outcomes for people whose lives are affected by drugs.
December 2, 2020

Scottish government provides over £540 million in benefit payments since launch of new system

Seven benefits are completely new, and the others are more generous than the UK benefits they replace.
October 21, 2020

Scottish Government calls for urgent meeting on replacement for EU funding

EU structural funds are intended to reduce economic inequalities between regions.
September 29, 2020

Rebuilding a fairer Scotland after COVID-19

The Scottish Government is seeking ideas to drive a fairer recovery in the wake of COVID-19.
September 14, 2020

Connecting Scotland programme to help people get online

Connecting Scotland will give low income families and individuals an internet device with twelve months unlimited data and technical support.
September 3, 2020

Scotland set to incorporate UN Convention on the Rights of the Child into domestic law

Deputy First Minister John Swinney said the Bill will build children’s rights into the fabric of decision making in Scotland.
August 19, 2020

Concerns over gaps in Scottish Government's lobbying legislation

Scotland’s lax transparency rules are leaving voters in the dark about the scale and nature of political lobbying, a coalition of campaigners is warning.
July 21, 2020

More mental health support for health and social care staff in Scotland

All health and social care workers in Scotland will now have access to mental health support 24 hours a day, seven days a week through a new national helpline.
April 21, 2020

Scottish government calls for Brexit transition to be extended during COVID-19 crisis

Constitution Secretary Michael Russell says the benefits of co-ordinated European action have never been clearer.
April 13, 2020

Wage rise and sick pay provision for social care staff in Scotland

All those providing adult social care in Scotland will receive the Real Living Wage for every hour worked, including sleepovers, with immediate effect.