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Maximising incomes and increasing access to benefits
Benefit take-up strategy published.
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National plan to end need for food banks
Consultation on new approach to prevent food insecurity.
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Carer’s Allowance Supplement Bill passed
Unpaid carers to receive double additional payment.
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Pledge on children’s rights
Work on landmark legislation will continue.
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A fairer future
Recovery strategy to help those hardest hit by Covid.
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First Ministers unite to demand Prime Minister reverses Universal Credit cut
Calls to keep ‘lifeline’ £20-a-week uplift.
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Independent Advocacy Support For Disabled People
Up to 100 jobs created to help access Scotland’s social security services.
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2,000 jobs for Social Security Scotland
Economic boost for Dundee and Glasgow.
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Milestone for equality in schools *UPDATED RELEASE*
Roll-out of LGBT inclusive education.
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Child Winter Heating Assistance eligibility extended
Extra money for more than 19,400 disabled children and young people.