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Enjoy more Freedom to Travel and Socialise in Scotland from Friday

Following the success of lockdown restrictions and the vaccination programme, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon was able to bring forward...

Schools to return Full-time after the Easter Break

Nearly all pupils will return to full-time school when the Easter holidays end. Children on the shielding list are advised to stay at...

Further Easing of Lockdown Restrictions expected in April

In a message of hope, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP announced the Scottish Government’s plans to safely and cautiously ease lockdown...

Councils can grant Discretionary Funding to help Specialist Food and Drink Shops survive

Kenneth has been contacted by several concerned owners of specialist luxury food and drink shops many people love, that rely on the...

Phase 2: More pupils return to School from 15 March

The First Minister has announced that the next phase of reopening education will take place on 15 March. From that date - unless new...

First Minister pledges More than £250 million to help cut Drug Deaths

First Minster Nicola Sturgeon MSP has announced an additional £250 million, in the form of £50 million for each of the next five years,...

First Minister launches Scottish National Investment Bank

The Scottish National Investment Bank has officially opened for business with the completion of its first major investment today. It is...

Widespread Support for SNP Programme for Government

STAKEHOLDERS BACK PLANS FOR A STRONGER, GREENER AND FAIRER FUTURE The SNP’s Programme for Government has been supported by voices from...

Time for Government to Scrap Apprenticeship Levy

In this week's exchange with the First Minister about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on youth unemployment, Kenneth has called...

UK Government must Not U-turn on Promised £70 million for Scotland

On Wednesday, Kenneth asked the First Minister whether she agreed that the UK Tory Chancellor should pay out the £60 million in Barnett...

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