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The Scottish Government has been forced to fund a "personal fire service" for a massive apartment complex in Glasgow after developers failed to make improvements in the wake of the Grenfell Tower disaster.

The SNP minister who spearheaded gender reforms through Holyrood has demanded the UK Government ditches its opposition to the legislation.

South Lanarkshire political groups have voiced their opinions on the recently passed Gender Recognition Bill.

A new housing development aimed at maximising independent living has been officially opened in Livingston.

The UK Government has yet to make a decision on whether it will block controversial gender recognition reforms passed by MSPs last month. A Downing Street spokesman said the issue was still being looked over fears the Holyrood legislation could impact on the UK-wide Equalities Act.

Social Justice Secretary Shona Robison has announced an additional £2.4 million in funding to help people struggling to afford food and other essentials.

The Scottish Government is encouraging first-time buyers and people on low to medium incomes to take advantage of a discount scheme to help them buy a home in 2023. The Open Market Shared Equity Scheme allows people to buy a home without having to fund its entire cost and is available across Scotland to those buying their first property and people in a priority access group.

The Scottish Government has vowed to "vigorously contest" any legal challenge from Westminster over its gender reform plans.

Kezia Dugdale has accused opponents of gender reforms of using "populist tactics" as MSPs prepare for a mammoth nine-hour debate.

People in Lanarkshire can access support through the cost-of-living crisis through a new Scottish Government website.

The Scottish Government’s tax decisions will continue to follow its “progressive” model that those with the broadest shoulders should pay more, a minister has said.

Families across Scotland are being urged to make sure they do not miss out on a double December Bridging Payment worth £260. The one-off payment will be made ahead of the Christmas holidays to the families of children registered to receive Free School Meals on the basis of low income.

Sex offenders would have a separate process for legally changing their gender under plans lodged by a Tory MSP. Russell Findlay’s amendment to the Gender Recognition Reform Bill would make it harder for criminals, such as fraudsters, to obtain a certificate.

Families across Scotland are being urged to make sure they do not miss out on a double December Bridging Payment of £260. The one-off payment will be made ahead of the Christmas holidays to the families of children registered to receive Free School Meals on the basis of low income.

The Scottish Government has launched a new website providing information on the wide range of advice, information and financial support available to people across the country. Similar to the UK Government’s dedicated pages on GOV.UK, the site has been developed as a ‘one stop shop’ designed to help households struggling with the rising costs of daily living and soaring energy bills to find out if they are eligible for additional support.

An innovative house building company based in North Lanarkshire received a visit from a Scottish Government minister recently.

.Today (Monday, August 15), it's officially come into force, meaning councils and education providers in Scotland must legally provide free period products to whoever needs them. Back in 2017, Labour Member of Scottish Parliament Monica Lennon proposed the Period Products Act, which the Scottish Parliament unanimously approved in 2020. Lennon described the legislation as “a big milestone for period dignity campaigners and grassroots movements which shows the difference that progressive and bold political choices can make,” adding that:“As the cost-of-living crisis takes hold, the Period Products Act is a beacon of hope which shows what can be achieved when politicians come together for the good of the people we serve.”In a press release, Scotland's Social Justice Secretary Shona Robison provided the following statement: “Providing access to free period products is fundamental to equality and dignity, and removes the financial barriers to accessing them.

Scotland's new law which makes access to free period products a right comes into place tomorrow.

Boris Johnson has used a speech intended to reset his premiership by speaking about tariffs on olives and bananas.

The Scottish Government has flatly rejected any prospect of reviving the controversial Right to Buy policy which allowed council tenants to purchase their homes.

New fire alarm legislation which comes into effect on Tuesday has been criticised by North Lanarkshire councillors.

The LGBT Foundation has announced it has severed ties with the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) after it made a number of ‘extremely damaging’ statements.

Scots will need to check their smoke alarms as new regulations come into force next month.

The Scottish Government has resisted calls to delay the introduction of disputed new laws which will force Renfrewshire homeowners to fit costly fire detection systems.

A one-minute silence will be held at the Scottish Parliament for all women killed by men this year.

minimum income guarantee for Scots was a key SNP manifesto pledge before May's Holyrood election and the Scottish Government is now examining how to make it a reality. Social justice secretary Shona Robison will host the first meeting of a new steering group tasked with driving forward the bold plan with the aim of reducing poverty.The SNP minister has launched a consultation on how exactly the policy will work but admitted it "will not be easy" and would not "happen overnight".The government hopes it would provide an assurance that everyone would have enough money to live a dignified, healthy and financially secure life.

payment if starting a new job after a period of unemployment. The Job Start Payment is aimed at 16-24 year olds who have been on certain benefits for six months or more and totals £252.50, or £404 if the applicant has children.

Nicola Sturgeon has lit a candle in honour of Baby Loss Awareness week. The First Minister shared on image of the candle on Twitter along with the hashtags #BabyLossAwarenessWeek #WaveofLight.

Humza Yousaf has declared his support for his wife Nadia El-Nakla, who has announced she is seeking the SNP’s nomination to stand for Holyrood. El-Nakla said she wants to challenge for the North East Fife seat held by Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Willie Rennie, who won a 3,465 majority with 44% of the vote in 2016.

An SNP commission is examining plans for a universal basic income in an independent Scotland.