Scottish councils are being given an extra £16 million to help tackle homelessness by moving people swiftly into settled homes.

The newly launched Better Health campaign offers free support and guidance to those working towards a healthier weight.

Sadiq Khan has announced a new comprehensive investment package of almost £50 million to tackle crime and the complex causes of crime.

The full list of 39 places which have applied for city status as part of the 2022 Platinum Jubilee Civic Honours Competition has been announced.

The government is providing an additional £60 million to local authorities to support the adult social care response to coronavirus.

Rough sleepers are being helped to get their coronavirus vaccines and move into safe accommodation over the winter thanks to a £28 million boost.

Details have been published of how the £12.5 billion in Scottish Government funding for 2022/23 will be distributed to local authorities.

An additional £22.5 million in funding and an army of vaccine ambassadors have been deployed across the country to encourage vaccine uptake.

High streets and local business will be allowed to hold markets more often and put marquees up in pub and restaurant gardens without planning permission.

Tens of thousands of people will be protected from homelessness as a result of a £316 million government funding boost.

Care providers, residents and staff will all benefit from additional funding, totalling £1.4 billion, to support the social care sector.

Young people who are most at risk of serious violence will receive targeted support to keep them engaged in education and attending lessons.

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