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UK Bill of Rights condemned
Call for Scottish Parliament to be consulted.
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Young people urged to apply for Job Start Payment
Extra money for unemployed young people who are starting work
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Rollout of Adult Disability Payment
People in Angus, and North and South Lanarkshire can now apply.
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Candidacy rights for foreign nationals
Bill passes allowing nationals from certain countries to stand as local councillors.
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School Age Payment applications open
Extra money to help with the costs when a child is set to start school
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New benefit to help with winter fuel bills
Low Income Winter Heating Assistance will support 400,000 households.
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Scotland leads UK on university students from deprived areas
Widening access an “unambiguous success”.
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Over 1000 locations on period product locator app
App meets milestone on Menstrual Hygiene Day.
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Reassurance needed on long term cost of living pressures
Finance Secretary responds to Chancellor’s statement.
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Protecting children’s rights
Next steps for landmark legislation.