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We want to help make essential food more affordable. If food prices matter to you, we want to hear your views. Whether you work in the food industry or are simply trying to put food on the table, tell us what you think: consult.gov.scot/business-an…
We want to make essential food items more affordable. Have your say...

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Hundreds of well-paid jobs are being created at the UK’s first High-Voltage Direct Current subsea cable factory in the Highlands. Opened today by First Minister @JohnSwinney, the £350 million Sumitomo facility supports the clean energy transition. More: sumitomoelectric.com/press/2…
First Minister John Swinney with atendees at Sumitomo Electric Subsea Cable Factory Opening.

ALT First Minister John Swinney with atendees at Sumitomo Electric Subsea Cable Factory Opening.

First Minister John Swinney with atendees at Sumitomo Electric Subsea Cable Factory Opening.

ALT First Minister John Swinney with atendees at Sumitomo Electric Subsea Cable Factory Opening.

First Minister John Swinney with atendees at Sumitomo Electric Subsea Cable Factory Opening.

ALT First Minister John Swinney with atendees at Sumitomo Electric Subsea Cable Factory Opening.

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We're helping you get on the property ladder. Our First Homes Fund offers first-time buyers up to £10,000 towards a deposit. This is just one of the steps we're taking to support people in Scotland with the cost of living. Find out more at mygov.scot/first-homes-fund
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We are working to make Scotland a place where women and girls live free from violence, and from the attitudes that underpin that behaviour. Find out more about what we are doing to tackle misogyny and violence against women and girls.
Introducing a Misogyny Bill A new criminal law will provide specific protection for women and girls targeted for harassment because they are women and girls

ALT Introducing a Misogyny Bill A new criminal law will provide specific protection for women and girls targeted for harassment because they are women and girls

Protecting survivors of abuse from unfair council tax debt Pledging further support for survivors of domestic abuse to ensure they are not unfairly burdened by Council Tax debt Increasing our Fund to Leave investment The scheme supporting women and children to leave abusive relationships will see its funding doubled from £2 million to £4 million in 2026-27

ALT Protecting survivors of abuse from unfair council tax debt Pledging further support for survivors of domestic abuse to ensure they are not unfairly burdened by Council Tax debt Increasing our Fund to Leave investment The scheme supporting women and children to leave abusive relationships will see its funding doubled from £2 million to £4 million in 2026-27

Investing in violence prevention for schools Up to an additional £1 million invested in the Respect Fund for Scotland, ensuring pupils in every secondary school can be supported to reject misogyny and promote respect

ALT Investing in violence prevention for schools Up to an additional £1 million invested in the Respect Fund for Scotland, ensuring pupils in every secondary school can be supported to reject misogyny and promote respect

Taking action against misogyny Together with Scotland's sporting organisations and prominent sportsmen, we will challenge the attitudes that help perpetuate harmful behaviour

ALT Taking action against misogyny Together with Scotland's sporting organisations and prominent sportsmen, we will challenge the attitudes that help perpetuate harmful behaviour

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Disadvantaged communities across Scotland will share in more than £30 million over the next 3 years through the Scotland Together Fund. The money will support community projects and services working to tackle poverty and inequality in these areas. More: gov.scot/news/building-stron…
£30 million Scotland Together Fund

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From April 2027, we will introduce the £2 Bus Fare Cap to North East Scotland. This will bring more affordable public transport to hundreds of thousands of bus passengers across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. Read more: gov.scot/news/2-bus-fare-cap…
Yellow text reading "£2 Bus Fare Cap" is written on the road at a bus stop.

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Happy Durga Puja. The Scottish Government sends warm wishes to Hindu communities in Scotland and around the world as they celebrate Durga Puja. #DurgaPuja
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Nobody in our society should live in fear. There is no place for hate in Scotland. We are taking action to address the root cause of hate crime by: • strengthening reporting • supporting victims • using evidence and experience to inform delivery
There is no place for hate in Scotland

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We are investing £10 million to develop two Defence Technical Excellence Colleges for Scotland. This will support the development of skills for well-paid careers in areas such as defence engineering, advanced manufacturing and maritime technology. More: gov.scot/news/defence-techni…
£10 million investment to grow skills in defence sector.

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"The increase to the real Living Wage will help those on the lowest incomes to meet the rising costs we continue to face." Fair Work Minister @ThomasCArthur welcomed a rise in the #RealLivingWage to £14.10 an hour. Scotland has over 4,000 Living Wage Employers. Watch for more.
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We work collaboratively to tackle hatred and prejudice. This ensures that everyone in our society feels safe, included and respected. We encourage all victims of hate crime to report it to Police Scotland.
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Scotland is committed strengthening its close European partnerships. This week, Minister for Europe Stephen Gethins met EU Ambassador Jukka Salovaara and European diplomatic representatives in London to discuss shared challenges, security, resilience and prosperity.
Minister for Europe Stephen Gethins with EU Ambassador Jukka Salovaara. They are smiling at the camera.

ALT Minister for Europe Stephen Gethins with EU Ambassador Jukka Salovaara. They are smiling at the camera.

Minister for Europe Stephen Gethins with Leena Linus, Head of Office, European Parliament Liaison Office. They are smiling at the camera.

ALT Minister for Europe Stephen Gethins with Leena Linus, Head of Office, European Parliament Liaison Office. They are smiling at the camera.

Minister for Europe Stephen Gethins and roundtable of European diplomatic representatives.

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150 jobs and economic growth. That's what we're helping to create in Ayrshire. We are supporting GE Aerospace's expansion in Prestwick with £14 million joint investment from the Scottish Government and Scottish Enterprise. Watch for more.
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"Our ambition remains clear: that every person receives the right care, in the right place, at the right time." Health Secretary Angela Constance outlines action we are taking to help the NHS with winter pressures. Watch for more.
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We’re taking action to help prevent homelessness before it happens. This World Homeless Day, find out what we’re doing to make sure everyone in Scotland has a warm, safe, affordable home.
What we’re doing to prevent homelessness

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Introducing an additional 1,500 Housing First tenancies supporting people with complex support needs into permanent housing

ALT Introducing an additional 1,500 Housing First tenancies supporting people with complex support needs into permanent housing

Rolling out our £50 million Homelessness Prevention Fund over 10 years, to help prevent homelessness before it happens

ALT Rolling out our £50 million Homelessness Prevention Fund over 10 years, to help prevent homelessness before it happens

Making our fund to leave scheme permanent offering support for women and children to leave an abusive partner

ALT Making our fund to leave scheme permanent offering support for women and children to leave an abusive partner

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We are transforming Edinburgh's waterfront into a thriving neighbourhood with new homes, schools and businesses. Watch as First Minister @JohnSwinney talks about the benefit the Granton Waterfront regeneration project will bring to people in the area.
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Digital technology has grown and so has our exposure to cyber threats. Justice Secretary Neil Gray sets how partnership and collaboration is central to tackling today’s cyber challenges.
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We are ensuring neurodivergent and autistic people, and those with learning disabilities, are understood, supported and empowered. Over £600,000 of funding is going towards improving access to support and assessment for autistic adults. Read more: gov.scot/news/supporting-aut…
Over £600,000 of new funding to improve access to support and assessment for autistic adults

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Scotland is a European nation. We prosper when we work closely with our European partners. Europe Minister Stephen Gethins outlines why relations with the EU are so important.
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Eradicating child poverty is our top priority all year round – not just during Challenge Poverty Week. Watch First Minister @JohnSwinney discuss what we’re doing to tackle poverty in Scotland.
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