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'Lifesaving' £250K Scottish aid package announced for Democratic Republic of Congo

THE Scottish Government is set to send £250,000 in aid to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) amidst an ongoing humanitarian crisis, activating…

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Swinney apology to Gypsy Travellers ‘significant milestone’, campaigner says

Roseanna McPhee welcomed the First Minister’s formal apology which she said came as a result of years of campaigning.

Evening Standard

Boarding school ‘protected abusers’ for six decades, inquiry concludes

Lady Smith said there was a ‘more or less continuous line of indecency’ from two named perpetrators at Merchiston Castle School.

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Edinburgh International Book Festival given £300k by Scottish Government

The Scottish Government has given a leading book festival £300,000 to plug a gap after a key sponsor was dropped over threats of boycotts

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MSPs to debate bringing buses in major city back into public ownership

MSPs are set to debate whether buses in a major Scottish city should be brought back into public ownership

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Book festival receives £300,000 to continue programme for schoolchildren

The funding covers the next three years.

Evening Standard

Scottish Labour ‘playing politics’ ahead of final vote on education reforms, say SNP

Scottish Labour MSPs will be putting politics ahead of Scotland’s pupils if they vote against education reforms at Holyrood, the SNP have claimed

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Scotland leading the way in reducing child poverty, new report finds

Scotland is leading the way in reducing child poverty in the UK, a new report has found

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government accused of 'shutting door' on rewilding and beaver restoration

THE Scottish Government has been criticised for cancelling a meeting about beaver restoration and failing to schedule a replacement, with activists…

The National (Scotland)

£40 million announced by Scottish Government for crisis-hit Dundee University

THE Education Secretary has announced £40 million in funding for crisis-hit Dundee University ...

The National (Scotland)

Education Secretary announces £40 million for crisis-hit Dundee University

Jenny Gilruth said she wanted Dundee University to ’emerge from this crisis stronger than ever’ as she vowed to do ‘everything’ she could.

Evening Standard

Minister leaves door open to US war planes refuelling at Prestwick

AN SNP minister has left the door open to the US military using Prestwick Airport in its war on Iran – but insisted the base was not used in…

The National (Scotland)

Top civil servant told to ‘get on it’ after Supreme Court ruling on gender

Michelle Thomson MSP challenged permanent secretary Joe Griffin on the issue at Holyrood’s Finance and Public Administration Committee.

Evening Standard

Hospitality firms need support to improve pay and conditions, report finds

The Fraser of Allander Institute said improving the industry could help the Scottish Government meet its child poverty targets.

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More families to benefit from free school meals, John Swinney confirms

FREE school meals for children is a key part in the Scottish Government’s “national mission” to end child poverty, the First Minister said as…

Evening Standard

Swinney urged to increase powers for authorities in bid to tackle knife crime

The family of Kory McCrimmon spoke after the Parents Against Knives march in Glasgow.

The National (Scotland)

Scotland could be 'complicit in war crimes' by allowing US to use Prestwick Airport

SCOTLAND could become complicit in war crimes by allowing Prestwick Airport to be used by US air force jets, Humza Yousaf has warned.

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Scotland's 'bucking international trends' on investment. Is that a good thing?

BILLIONS of pounds are set to flow out of Scotland due to foreign investment figures celebrated by the Scottish Government ...

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Scottish Government announces £3 million in funding for 14 festivals

The Scottish Government has awarded £3 million in funding to 14 festivals, the Culture Secretary has announced

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Warning for Scotland as scientists say time running out to limit climate change

THE next Holyrood session will be “make or break” for Scotland’s bid to reach net zero, a charity boss has warned ...

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government announces £23.5 million for active travel programmes

SCOTLAND'S regional transport bodies will be able to apply for a share of £23.5 million to improve active travel, the Scottish Government has…

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Scottish Government launches new 'milestone' plan for disability equality

The Scottish Government has launched a new 'milestone' plan which aims to put disabled people's experiences and concerns at the centre of…

Evening Standard

Scottish Government ending use of WhatsApp after Covid inquiry criticism

The new policy came into effect on Friday.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government removes WhatsApp from all official devices

THE SCOTTISH Government has removed WhatsApp and other messaging apps from official devices.

The National (Scotland)

Kate Forbes pledges to ‘leave no stone unturned’ to help save Alexander Dennis jobs

SCOTLAND'S deputy First Minister has pledged to “leave no stone unturned” to secure a future for the workers at risk of losing their jobs at…

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