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- Aug 25, 2020
Update on Criminal Disclosure Reforms
Changes to rules about previous criminal convictions which people need to disclose to prospective employers will take effect this year....
- Aug 25, 2020
Face Coverings to be worn in Schools
In light of the latest scientific and public health advice, including World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines, face coverings should...
- Aug 17, 2020
New SNP Government Benefit for Young People starting Work
A new SNP Government funded benefit to support 16 to 24-year olds into work if they have been unemployed for six months opened for...
- Aug 11, 2020
SNP Government invests Further £10 million in Apprenticeships
Scotland’s future workforce will be at the heart of rebuilding the economy following the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Announcing £10...
- Jul 30, 2020
Advance Payments made to 417 Survivors of Historical Childhood Abuse in Care
A scheme that offers recognition and acknowledgement to survivors of historical childhood abuse in care has made payments of £10,000 each...
- Jul 28, 2020
Vital £4 million Support announced for Scotland’s Museums and Galleries
A new funding stream for the independent museums sector to help bolster resilience following the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has been...
- Jul 28, 2020
£10 million Allocated to aid Recovery of Scotland’s Events Sector
A funding package of £10 million has been established to help the events sector recover from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Funding...
- Jul 23, 2020
Funding for More Teaching and Support Staff as Schools Reopen
SNP Government funding of £50 million will be ring-fenced for the recruitment of approximately 850 extra teachers and around 200...
- Jul 23, 2020
Shielding to be Paused
People who have been advised to shield because of COVID-19, will no longer have to do so from Saturday 01 August. Those affected will...
- Jul 22, 2020
Armed Forces to be included in Scotland’s Census
The Scottish Government has announced the next Census will now include a question to provide information on whether someone has served in...
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