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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) · Sep 4, 2024

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.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 4, 2024

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 ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 4, 2024

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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) · Dec 14, 2023

'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) · Sep 13, 2023

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…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 13, 2023

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.

The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023

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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 · Sep 5, 2023

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 · Sep 5, 2023

'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.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 5, 2023

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.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 5, 2023

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.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 5, 2023

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 ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 5, 2023

Yousaf to announce ‘package’ of childcare measures

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

The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2023

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The National (Scotland) · Aug 30, 2023

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.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 22, 2023

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…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 4, 2022

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 · Oct 3, 2022

Emergency legislation on rent freeze set to be debated

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

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Daily Record · Sep 27, 2022

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) · Sep 27, 2022

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 · Sep 6, 2022

Key points from the Programme for Government

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

The National (Scotland) · Sep 6, 2022

John Swinney warns of Tory threat to Scottish Budget in clash with Douglas Ross

JOHN Swinney warned there is a “real threat” that UK Government decisions will jeopardise the Scottish Budget during clashes with the Scottish…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 6, 2022

Scotland's councils to have power to tax tourists under government plans

LOCAL authorities across Scotland will have the power to levy a tourist tax, under a bill to be proposed by the Scottish Government.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 6, 2022

Nicola Sturgeon 'set to announce rent freeze' TODAY in Holyrood statement

SCOTLAND’S First Minister is due to unveil a rent freeze for tenants as part of the Programme for Government on Tuesday, reports say.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 6, 2022

First Minister to announce cost-of-living help for Scottish children

APPROXIMATELY 400,000 children will be eligible for an anti-poverty benefit increase from November as Nicola Sturgeon sets out a raft of…

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