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'Disappointing': Campaigners urge First Minister to back sustainable development bill

MORE than 100 campaigners have called on the Scottish Government to back legislation which would put sustainability and wellbeing at the heart of…

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Kate Forbes: Ministers ‘standing by’ free school meals for all primary pupils pledge

THE Scottish Government is “standing by” its commitment to provide free school meals to all primary school pupils, the Deputy First Minister…

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Eight key points from John Swinney's Programme for Government explained

AFTER the Scottish Government announced a package of £500 million of cuts to balance the books, John Swinney delivered his first Programme for…

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Concern as Scottish Government favours UK-wide ban on conversion therapy

THE Scottish Government has said it may drop its proposed ban on conversion practices in Scotland in favour of backing UK-wide legislation.

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John Swinney announces nearly £600 million investment in affordable housing

THE First Minister has announced a nearly £600 million investment in affordable housing as part of his first Programme for Government.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney: I'm optimistic about tackling child poverty despite budget cuts

JOHN Swinney will say today he is “optimistic” about cutting child poverty – despite presiding over cuts worth £500 million ...

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John Swinney to deliver first Programme for Government – how to watch

JOHN Swinney is set to deliver his first Programme for Government since becoming First Minister.

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Double council tax for second homes agreed at Holyrood

Councils will have the power to double council tax on second homes after new regulations were agreed in Holyrood.

The National (Scotland)

'UK plans to ban disposable vapes do not dispel threat of constitutional row'

THE Internal Market Act still has the potential to scupper a disposable vape ban in Scotland despite the fact the UK Government looks poised to…

The National (Scotland)

Convenience store body calls for more 'nuanced debate' on vaping

A BODY representing Scottish convenience stores has called for a “nuanced debate” on vaping in the country following news that the Scottish…

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Yousaf praises tech start-up support scheme which has helped almost 400 firms

First Minister Humza Yousaf visited a Techscaler programme hub in Stirling on Monday.

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Yousaf plans are a ‘timid step forward’ on tackling poverty, says charity

The First Minister laid out his first Programme for Government on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Yousaf sets sights on ‘scourge of poverty’ as he outlines Government’s plans

The Scottish First Minister revealed the Programme for Government as Holyrood returned after the summer recess.

The Independent UK

'Scared of i word': Humza Yousaf criticised by Alba for lack of independence policies

HUMZA Yousaf has been criticised for a lack of policies on Scottish independence in his first Programme for Government.

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What today's Programme for Government means for you: The key points

HUMZA Yousaf has unveiled his new Programme for Government, outlining the bills he hopes to introduce in the coming years.

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Humza Yousaf to announce Programme for Government – here's how to watch

THE First Minister will announce his first Programme for Government in Holyrood on Tuesday afternoon.

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Humza Yousaf teases big policy changes ahead of major Holyrood speech

FIRST Minister Humza Yousaf is expected focus on childcare, poverty, and the economy in the first Programme for Government since taking power ...

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Yousaf to announce ‘package’ of childcare measures

The First Minister will publish his first Programme for Government in the job on Tuesday.

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Scottish Government urged to bring in tough new green laws to combat climate change

ENVIRONMENTALISTS have demanded the Scottish Government introduce tough new green legislation when it unveils its new priorities next week.

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Include abortion decriminalisation in next Programme for Government, say campaigners

Activists called on MSPs to take action following the case in England where a mum-of-three was jailed for taking abortion pills at home outwith the…

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MSPs to hear evidence on Scottish Government's Rent Freeze Bill

EMERGENCY legislation which would freeze rents and ban evictions until April will be introduced and debated in Holyrood today.

Insider UK

Emergency legislation on rent freeze set to be debated

The emergency legislation could be enacted as soon as the end of this week

Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon to be grilled by committee MSPs on biggest issues facing Scotland

The First Minister will be quizzed by members of parliament on a number of issues including the war in Ukraine and independence.

The National (Scotland)

First Minister to be quizzed by MSPs over efforts to tackle cost-of-living crisis

Questions will cover a range of topics, including the Programme for Government announced on September 6.

The Independent UK

Key points from the Programme for Government

A freeze to social and private rents was the major policy announced by the First Minister.

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