Marine Scotland News list
School milk scheme to continue
Plugging the funding gap left by Brexit.
Preventing obesity in early years
Projects receive funding to promote healthy eating.
Devolved nations call for joint effort to reach those in need
Letter urges UK-wide benefit strategy.
New ways of working
Upskilling and reskilling opportunities for employees.
More destinations re-designated for quarantine
Further updates to public health travel rules.
Affordable housing for rural and island communities
Funding extended beyond March 2021.
Scottish Budget date agreed
UK Government delay causes “significant difficulties”.
Avian influenza protection measures
Avian Influenza Prevention Zone declared in response to cases of highly pathogenic H5N8 in GB and Europe.
Helping students home at the end of term
Plans to support students to return safely.
Independent police complaints review
Dame Elish Angiolini’s final report published.
Supporting each other during winter
Refreshed ‘Ready Scotland’ website to help communities work together.
Majority of children receiving expanded ELC
Expansion progress report published.
Emergency support for Niger
£100,000 to help children affected by severe flooding.
Teacher numbers boosted
Extra staff recruited across the country.
Changes to COVID-19 protection levels
Fife, Perth & Kinross and Angus move to Level 3.
Better outcomes for stroke patients
Patients receiving thrombectomy procedures this year.
More support for medical specialties
£8.5 million for additional trainees in pandemic response.
Renewable heat scheme for homeowners
Support to reduce energy usage.
Ban on entry introduced for visitors from Denmark
Further public health measures to prevent spread of new coronavirus strain.
Supporting the Langoustine sector
£1 million assistance for new group.