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Scottish Government

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Updates from the devolved government for Scotland. Please note we're unable to answer questions here, find out how to get in touch at gov.scot/contact

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Scottish Government
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Jul 2
We want people to have easier access to urgent same day care. GP walk-in clinics provide more choice for patients while helping to relieve pressure on wider NHS services. Watch to hear what the service means for local people.
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Jul 2
Thursday 2 July marks one year to go until the Tour de France begins in Edinburgh. Stephen Flynn was at the Activation event today to celebrate the benefits it will bring to Scotland. Watch for more.
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Jul 1
First Minister @JohnSwinney was received in audience by His Majesty King Charles III at the Palace of Holyroodhouse yesterday.
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Jul 1
We will contribute £250,000 towards humanitarian aid efforts in Venezuela. The funding will go to the Disasters Emergency Committee. This will support those affected by the recent earthquakes, helping people access shelter, food, water and medical care. gov.scot/news/venezuela…
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Jun 30
We are supporting phone-free learning environments. New guidance has been published to further encourage policies to restrict mobile phones in schools. We want schools to be free from the distractions and wider harms of mobile phones. Find out more: gov.scot/news/new-guida…
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Jun 29
Glasgow’s first GP walk-in service has been opened by First Minister @JohnSwinney. Available to 45,000 patients, the service will make it easier for people to get urgent, same-day care without an appointment. ➡️ ow.ly/2XAO50Zibfy
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Scottish Government
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Jun 29
We are updating the Dangerous Dogs legislation. This will require that children under the age of 12 are not left unsupervised near a prohibited dog in a private or domestic setting. It will apply to all types of prohibited dogs and come into force on 1 November 2026.
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Scottish Government
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Jun 28
£1 million boost for Scotland’s Climate Forests. New funding will help expand tree cover, targeting communities with the fewest trees and greatest climate risk. This project aims to plant 35 million trees by 2035. Learn more: gov.scot/news/1-million…
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Jun 27
We're helping people buy their first home. Applications are now open for the First Homes Fund. The fund provides first-time buyers with a contribution of up to £10,000 towards a deposit on their first home. Find out more: mygov.scot/first-homes-fu…
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Scottish Government
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Jun 27
We are committed to supporting our veterans. Ahead of Armed Forces Day, Veterans Minister Jamie Hepburn visited the Scottish Veterans Residences in Edinburgh. There, he discussed work being carried out to support veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
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Scottish Government
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Jun 26
We are working to deliver real change. Here is what we’re doing to make life better for people in Scotland.
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Scottish Government
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Jun 26
On a visit to the US for the World Cup, Minister for Sport @MareeToddMSP worked to strengthen the relationship between Scotland and Miami. She met Scotland fans and visited sport centres, schools and universities in the local community.
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Jun 25
A consultation is open on proposed reforms to achieve a sustainable prison population. Visiting HMP Glasgow construction site, Justice Secretary Neil Gray said the focus is prevention, rehabilitation and increasing prison spaces. More: gov.scot/news/achieving…
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