Scottish Government

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We are helping to create good jobs in Scotland and boost economic growth. This week, First Minister @JohnSwinney visited businesses that will create over 2,300 jobs, supported by our investment. Watch for more.

The Children (Care, Care Experience, and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill has been passed by the Scottish Parliament. The Bill will keep 'the Promise' so children in care are better heard and supported. Read more: gov.scot/news/bill-to-k… #KeepThePromise

🔥 Wildfire Warning for North and North-East Scotland 🔥 Very high risk of wildfire in these areas for 20-21 March. Even the smallest spark can become a wildfire. Help protect our landscapes, wildlife, and rural communities. Share to help spread the word. #NoHarmlessFires

Scotland’s AI strategy has been launched. The strategy has been developed in collaboration with innovators, researchers and businesses. It serves as a call to join us in shaping Scotland’s AI future. Learn more: aiscotland.scot

New support for parents to increase their incomes and reduce the burden of everyday costs. We are investing £9 million for additional support with housing costs for up to 18,000 families.

We are investing an additional £26 million for @CashBackScot projects. CashBack for Communities uses money recovered from the proceeds of crime to reinvest in communities.

Projects aimed at supporting Scotland’s marine economy will benefit from £16 million of investment through the expanded Marine Fund Scotland which is now open for a new round of applications. Read more: gov.scot/news/expanded-…

Our new Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan sets out a broad range of actions to help parents. This includes £30 million to: •boost income through work •create more training opportunities for parents •reduce transport costs for low-income parents travelling to work

It’s the final stage of the Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) switch off. If you have an RTS meter in your home, this could affect your heating and/or hot water supply. To avoid disruption, contact your electricity supplier to book a meter replacement. ➡ homeenergyscotland.org/RTS-switch-off

Clear progress is being made to deliver actions to improve relationships and behaviour in Scotland’s schools, a new report sets out. ➡️ ow.ly/zaT750YvTrv

Community Safety Minister Siobhian Brown visited @ScranAcademy and @PiltonYouthProj to announce £26 million for #CashBackforCommunities projects. @CashBackScot turns proceeds of crime into life changing opportunities for young people. gov.scot/news/seized-cr…

The Scottish Crime & Justice Survey 2024-25 shows a 42% decrease in violent and property crime since 2008. Almost 5,000 adults across Scotland shared their experiences and perceptions of crime, including incidents not reported to police. ➡️ow.ly/HNkr50Yvaxw

We are investing £61.5 million in the Tackling Child Poverty Fund to strengthen and introduce measures. This includes expanding childcare support for low-income parents.

We are investing in schools. Find out more about our Learning Estate Investment Programme.

The World Rally Championship is returning to Scotland! Business Minister @RichardLochead joined @ourmotorsportuk to announce the new WRC Rally Scotland event, which will take place in the north-east from 2027 to 2029 with support from @ScotGov. More ➡️ ow.ly/YTgK50YuRmc

Watch Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes set out the benefits of a £5.75 million @scotgov investment to drive growth on Scotland's islands. The funding will boost critical infrastructure, tackle rising costs and accelerate the transition to net zero. ➡️ gov.scot/news/driving-g…

Installing a heat pump helps you cut emissions and enjoy a consistently warm and cosy home. To discover if a heat pump could work for you, visit netzeronation.scot/take-action/he… #LetsDoNetZero

First Minister @JohnSwinney has announced a financial package to help businesses affected by the Union Corner fire in Glasgow. We will deliver up to £10 million for a grant scheme to support recovery efforts after the serious incident. For more: gov.scot/news/glasgow-f…

We are committed to eradicating child poverty in Scotland. Our new Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan builds on progress and sets out a broad range of actions to help parents. Watch for more.

Teachers will see a reduction in class contact time after a deal was reached with @COSLA and @EISUnion. The deal - which will be fully-funded by @ScotGov - will give teachers more time to plan lessons, prepare assessments and give feedback to pupils. ➡️ bit.ly/3Pg2lsT