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Scot Gov Corona Virus Update 16/03/20

People advised to limit social contact (16/0320) Those most at risk strongly advised to reduce unnecessary contact. To slow the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) the general public are being asked to stay at home as much as possible and avoid unnecessary social contact. People over 70 and those who have high risk and underlying health conditions are being strongly advised to stay at home as much as possible and significantly reduce unnecessary social contact. The advice is that people should: minimise social contact by avoiding crowded areas and large gatherings,…

(15/03/20) The Scottish Government has announced measures to increase and track the spread of Corona Virus in Scotland. This will allow for more detailed statistical analysis and help with measures to address relevant action to take in response. Surveillance testing for COVID-19 (coronavirus) will be expanded to monitor the spread of the virus in the community. The programme will be extended to GP practices covering up to 1.2 million people across all health boards in Scotland. It will test people presenting with relevant symptoms, including with flu-like symptoms or general…

(14/03/20) The Scottish Government has announced a range of measures to assist business in Scotland during the #coronavirus outbreak. Immediate action in response to COVID-19. New measures to limit the impact of COVID-19 on the business community in Scotland have been announced by Finance Secretary Kate Forbes. The following steps will be put in place to support businesses during the 2020-21 financial year: • a 75% rates relief for retail, hospitality and leisure sectors with a rateable value of less than £69,000 from 1 April 2020 • an £80 million…

Feb 19th 2020 – Migration Minister Ben Macpherson said: “The UK Government’s immigration proposals are an insult to Scotland – they completely disregard the needs of our employers, our public services and our communities. “There is a clear need for a fundamentally different approach to migration policy to reflect Scotland’s distinct demographic and geographical needs. The UK Government promised a system that would deliver for all of the UK including Scotland yet these proposals do not reflect the clear evidence from employers, local authorities, universities and experts about their needs.…

17 Feb 2020 – First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has outlined new appointments to the Scottish Government and cabinet. Following her delivery of the Scottish Budget, Kate Forbes has been nominated as Cabinet Secretary for Finance, while Fiona Hyslop will build on a hugely successful period as External Affairs Secretary by taking responsibility for the economy as Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Fair Work and Culture. As the process of Brexit, and the discussion on Scotland’s constitutional future move into a new phase, Michael Russell’s responsibilities will be expanded as Cabinet Secretary…

First minister Nicola Sturgeon comments on todays UK Supreme Court Decision that suspending parliament was unlawful: FULL SPEECH: First Minister @NicolaSturgeon comments on todays UK Supreme Court Decision that suspending parliament was unlawful: “We have witnessed some astonishing developments in the three years since the Brexit referendum in June 2016.” ..[Thread attached] — ScottishPoliticsNews (@ScoPoliticsNews) September 24, 2019

2019 marks the 20th Anniversary of the current Scottish Parliament at Holyrood in Edinburgh. A special event marking the opening of the parliament is taking place on Saturday 29th June 2019 and members of the public are invited to visit the parliament and join the celebrations. What many will not be as aware of, is that the previous version of the parliament (known as The Parliament of Scotland was in existance from 1235 – 1707 – a period of almost 500 years of Scottish Independence. HISTORY ARTICLE VIA WIKIPEDIA: The…

Manufacturing and construction help grow the economy. The Scottish economy grew for the ninth consecutive quarter, according to official statistics. The latest GDP figures show the Scottish economy grew by 0.5% in the first quarter of 2019. Compared to the same quarter last year, Scotland’s GDP has grown by 1.4%. Growth across the quarter was driven by the manufacturing and construction sectors, which grew by 2.6% and 2% respectively. Economy Secretary @DerekMackaySNP welcomes the news this morning that Scotland's economy continues to grow – for the ninth consecutive quarter #GDPScotland…

Nicola Sturgeon speech at France’s Assemblée Nationale THE First Minister is in France to talk up Scotland as an “open and outward-looking country”. She was addressing the Foreign Affairs Committee at the Assemblée Nationale in Paris. She is also there to officially open the Scottish Government’s hub office in city. It is an honour to be invited to this committee. As my remarks will make clear, Scotland and France are natural partners on many issues. In fact, one of the reasons for my visit to your great city was to…

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Category: Scottish Politics

Scot Gov Corona Virus Update 16/03/20

Scot Govt; Testing for coronavirus will be expanded

Scot Gov News; £320 million package of support for businesses

‘UK immigration plans devastating for Scotland’

First Minister announces new Scot Gov cabinet positions

First Minister Statement in Scottish Parliament 24/09/19

History of The Scottish Parliament

Scot Gov News: Ninth quarter of continued economic growth

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon visits France

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