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Migration is good for our economy and public services. We are proud to welcome people from around the world who make Scotland their home. Following UK Government proposals to reduce migration, Equalities Minister Kaukab Stewart MSP called for consideration of Scotland’s needs.

We are committed to tackling gender-based violence. Equalities Minister Kaukab Stewart MSP met with Clackmannanshire Council’s Violence Against Women and Girls Partnership to hear how they are supporting local schools and the community to prevent abuse.

Ending the blight of gender-based violence is our priority, and we’re taking action to address it. First Minister John Swinney has confirmed EmilyTest will receive more than £200,000 this year to support its work to prevent violence at Scotland’s colleges and universities.

We are committed to tackling the housing emergency. Since declaring a housing emergency last year, we are taking action to ensure more people can access warm, safe and affordable homes. Watch for more.

We are working to tackle gender-based violence. Equalities Minister Kaukab Stewart MSP met with Clackmannanshire Violence Against Women and Girls Partnership. She heard how the Partnership is supporting local schools and community to prevent abuse.

Migration is vital for building a stronger economy in Scotland, and sustaining our public services. With a tailored approach to immigration, we can build a stronger economy that works for everyone in Scotland. Learn more: scotland.org/move-to-scotla…

We are proud to welcome New Scots and help them to settle into life in Scotland. Our new Integration Support Service will ensure refugees and people seeking asylum can access the support they need, when they need it.

Migration is good for our economy and public services. We are proud to welcome people from around the world who make Scotland their home. Following UK Government proposals to reduce migration, Equalities Minister @KaukabStewart called for consideration of Scotland’s needs.

Migrants make a huge contribution to Scotland, so we need a migration system that meets Scotland’s needs. First Minister John Swinney met social care, education, rural, tourism, business and local government representatives to discuss UK Government proposals to cut immigration.

On her visit to Bield’s Tech Hub in Linlithgow Shirley-Anne Somerville met with residents and staff to see how technology and adaptations are being used to help older people live independently for longer, reducing hospital admissions and care costs. ➡️ bit.ly/Hi-techHousing…

Housing Minister Paul McLennan - MSP for East Lothian highlighted the intrinsic role housing plays in delivering First Minister’s priorities of eradicating child poverty and growing Scotland’s economy during a discussion on housing in the South of Scotland co-hosted by Eco Group and Prosper in Annan.

We want to help people have access to affordable, safe and secure homes. Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville outlines steps we have taken to tackle the housing emergency. Watch for more.

.Scottish Government has published the Affordable Housing Supply review report. It aims to understand the current path to delivery of the 110,000 affordable homes target by 2032. It's based on evidence, analysis and views of stakeholders and government officials. 👇 gov.scot/publications/a…

Scotland stands in solidarity with Ukraine. More than 28000 displaced Ukrainians with a Scottish-sponsored visa have arrived in the UK. Speaking at a COSLA event Equalities Minister Kaukab Stewart MSP announced funding to help Ukrainian communities flourish. gov.scot/news/helping-u…

We are mitigating the impacts of the bedroom tax and the benefit cap for around 94,000 households, with £89.3 million investment in Discretionary Housing Payments in 2024-25. Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville has also called on the UK government to end its welfare cuts.

Empty homes are an unacceptable waste. Scottish Government is making £570,000 available to councils and third sector organisations to support innovative projects tackling privately owned empty homes. This is part of a £2 million investment through the Scottish Empty Homes Partnership.

Public Finance Minister Ivan McKee MSP updated Scottish Parliament on continued work across the public sector in addressing concerns about Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) in buildings and how it can be managed.

Housing Minister Paul McLennan - MSP for East Lothian visited two neighbouring Glasgow homes brought into use as social housing. One already had a family moved in whilst the other was previously empty and under renovation after Glasgow City Council acquired it through a Compulsory Purchase Order.