We continue to do all we can to tackle poverty and help with the cost of living crisis.
Not sure where to go for help?
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New babies need a surprising amount of stuff!
An independent evaluation of Scotland’s Baby Box found that it saved parents money.
The box is full of baby essentials, with parents receiving over £400 worth of items.
To find out more, visit parentclub.scot/baby-box
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❄️ Do you know what to do if your pipes freeze? Or if your boiler stops working due to cold weather?
Responding quickly to home emergencies can save you time and money.
Visit ready.scot for tips and advice on how to stay safe and protect your home this winter.
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This year’s budget aims to deliver on the priorities which matter most to the people of Scotland.
Watch below to learn about our key aims for the coming year ⬇️
Find out more at bit.ly/SGBudget-2023
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This year’s #ScotBudget aims to deliver on the priorities that matter most to the people of Scotland.
Watch Deputy First Minister explain our priorities for the coming year ⬇️
Find out more at bit.ly/SGBudget-2023
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Eligible but yet to receive your winter vaccines?
#coronavirus is still with us and flu cases are rising.
This is leading to more people needing hospital treatment.
Book an appointment online or check drop-in arrangements in your area.
➡️ nhsinform.scot/wintervaccines
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An amber weather warning for snow is in place across central Scotland until 1200 today.
Stay updated:
🚘 Traffic
🌧 Weather
🚍 Travel advice
📣 Prepare for severe weather
Visit bit.ly/Severe_Weather for more info.
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Want to know more about what’s in the Scottish Budget and what it means for you?
Read our plans in full at bit.ly/SGBudget-2023
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We will support families during the cost of living crisis by investing:
🔵 £1 billion in high quality early learning and childcare provision
🔵 £50 million to the Whole Family Wellbeing programme for preventative co-ordinated family support
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We will strengthen sustainable public services by providing:
🔵£13.7 billion to the NHS
🔵£2 billion to establish and improve primary healthcare services
🔵£1.7 billion for social care
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We want to ensure no child in Scotland goes hungry by providing:
🔵 £80 million capital funding to support the expansion of free school meals
🔵 A further £22 million invested in holiday food provision
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We want to support councils and services by investing:
🔵 An additional £550 million to Local Government
🔵 An additional £165 million to the justice system to address the Covid backlog
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We are boosting Scotland’s transition to net zero by:
🔵 Providing more than £366 million to decarbonise heat in buildings
🔵 This is part of £1.8 billion committed over this Parliament to improve energy efficiency and decarbonise a million Scottish homes by 2030
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An extra 1p will be added to the higher and top income tax rates.
The #ScotBudget asks all those earning more than £43, 662 to pay an extra penny to deliver record investment in the NHS - an investment that will benefit us all.
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Proposed #ScotBudget changes to devolved taxes raise extra revenue to help support vital public services.
calculates that compared to the UK Government policy our income tax decisions since devolution could see £1 billion raised for Budget 23-24.
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We are working to eradicate child poverty by:
🔵 Continuing to deliver the unique Scottish Child Payment, which has already been increased to £25 per week
🔵 Investing £428 million to uprate all other devolved benefits in April 2023 in line with inflation
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In this year’s #ScotBudget we are focusing on the following priorities:
🔵Eradicating child poverty
🔵Strengthening sustainable public services
🔵Moving towards a net zero economy
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Deputy First Minister will present the #ScotBudget to the from 2:25pm today.
This budget's priorities are:
🔵 Eradicating child poverty
🔵 Strengthening public services
🔵 Moving towards a net zero economy
Watch live at scottishparliament.tv
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Ahead of delivering the #ScotBudget, Deputy First Minister visited a scheme, delivered by and part-funded by , installing insulation for households at risk of fuel poverty.
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The Fiscal Framework is an agreement from 2016 between the UK and Scottish Governments.
It sets the rules for how Scotland’s Tax and Social Security Powers are managed and implemented.
Find out more #ScotBudget facts at bit.ly/budget-facts
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The Scottish Budget is the allocation of funds to public services including:
🏥 Healthcare
🏫 Education
🚌 Transport
🏘️ Social Justice, Housing and Local Government
Find out more about what is in the #ScotBudget ➡️ bit.ly/budget-facts
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We're seeking your views on a new electoral reform consultation.
Proposals include expanding candidacy rights to 16 and 17 year-olds and measures to make elections more accessible.
Have your say ➡️ bit.ly/3j2m3Zc
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The Scottish Budget is calculated by three components:
💷 The Block Grant
⚖️ Block Grant Adjustments
💼 Devolved Revenues
Find out how all of these are calculated and more #ScotBudget facts at bit.ly/budget-facts
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Efforts are continuing by our partners today to restore power supplies on mainland #Shetland. Click here for the latest update - ssen.co.uk/news-views/202
Visit the Shetland Islands Council website for updates on school closures -
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A weather warning of wind has been issued for #Shetland for strong winds tomorrow morning. There will be with a period of gusty northerly winds, widely gusts of 50mph, and some gusts up to 60-65mph, with accompanying blustery wintery showers. metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnin
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Social Security Scotland provides help and support for families.
The expanded Scottish Child Payment helps to boosts to family incomes across Scotland.
Learn more at bit.ly/Cost-Of-Living
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Stay updated:
🚘 Traffic
🌧 Weather
🚍 Travel advice
📣 Prepare for severe weather
Find out more: bit.ly/Resilience-Arr
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Scottish Government ministers have met to discuss power outages in Shetland.
Yellow weather warnings are in place for ice, snow and high winds.
In Shetland, you should:
🔵Stay at home
🔵Find ways to stay warm
🔵Check on neighbours
🔵Keep updated by social media or radio
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"The future is in our hands" ─ the powerful message of the First Minister's 2022 Christmas card.
Sunnyside Primary School pupils took part in a competition to provide the design.
The challenge was to provide a festive message with a focus on climate action.
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When our lives are disrupted by snow and ice, we can take steps to stay safe.
Make sure you:
🔹 Keep as warm as possible e.g. by wearing layers
🔹 Take extra care when cycling, walking or driving after snowfall
🔹 Stay off frozen waterways
Learn more: ready.scot/respond/severe
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There are four taxes that are set in Scotland that contribute to our budget:
💷 Scottish Income Tax
🏪 Non-Domestic Rates
🏢 Land and Buildings Transaction Tax
🗑️ Scottish Landfill Tax
Find out more about how these work and more #ScotBudget facts: bit.ly/budget-fact
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The Barnett Formula is a system that sets public spending in Scotland.
ℹ️ The UK Government allocates funding in devolved areas in England which then triggers a population share that can be spent in Scotland.
Find out more #ScotBudget facts: bit.ly/budget-facts
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At in Glasgow this morning, First Minister unveiled her 2022 Christmas Card.
Pupils took part in a competition to create a festive design that centres around the school’s campaigning for climate action.
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There are yellow weather warnings for snow and ice across parts of Scotland today.
Many of these are expected to last until Thursday.
Stay updated:
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The Scottish Budget will be presented to on Thursday, 15 December.
What is the Budget and why is it important to you?
This explainer video tells you what you need to know.
Find out more ➡️ gov.scot/budget
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Eradicating child poverty, transforming the economy to deliver net zero and creating sustainable public services will be the key aims of the Scottish Budget 2023-24.
Deputy First Minister delivers the Budget on Thursday 15 December.
More ➡️ bit.ly/3W6E8U3
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Today is UN #HumanRightsDay, and the theme is 'Dignity, Freedom, and Justice for All'.
In a debate, the Equalities Minister paid tribute to Human Rights Defenders in Scotland and worldwide. Their tireless work is vital in helping to build a fairer society for everyone.
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Today is Human Rights Day and the last of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence.
Violence against women and girls is a human rights violation.
It continues to devastate lives.
We will work with all of Scottish society to deliver a shared vision for Scotland.
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Don’t know where to turn if you've been raped or sexually assaulted?
Turn to SARCS.
Find out more at nhsinform.scot/SARCS
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Health Secretary visited A&E to see how their innovative consultant-led Flow Navigation Centre is helping reduce pressure on the emergency department.
Read more ➡️ ow.ly/c9uG50LZIp5
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