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25 January 2017

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and Minister for Further Education, Higher Education and Science Shirley-Anne Somerville, met with the Commissioner for Fair Access, Professor Peter Scott at the Scottish Parliament.

.@NicolaSturgeon and @S_A_Somerville meet Prof Peter Scott as he begins work as Scotland's Fair Access Commissioner https://t.co/dzhZ6kqP4b pic.twitter.com/y2WpLdB1fZ

— Engage for Education (@engagefored) January 24, 2017

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Today, First Minister @NicolaSturgeon met with representatives of the @ScottishTUC. They discussed what support workers will need to ensure a fair recovery and just transition, and agreed clarity was needed on what support will be available post-furlough. pic.twitter.com/StRnVYuCr0

We remain concerned for Jagtar Singh Johal’s continued detention without charge and allegations of torture. The First Minister met his family today to discuss the situation and offer @scotgov support. pic.twitter.com/teh5vtELYL

All Pfizer drop-in centres in mainland Scotland will offer the vaccine to 16 and 17 year olds from tomorrow ➡️ bit.ly/2U48f4h This morning @NicolaSturgeon met staff at the Foundry drop-in centre and some of the first newly eligible young people to be vaccinated there. pic.twitter.com/oismxma1sZ

Every local authority in Scotland is ready to deliver #1140 hours of free early learning and childcare. First Minister @NicolaSturgeon visited Fallin Nursery this morning to see how the children there are using their #1140 hours. Read more ➡️ bit.ly/3yANKLi pic.twitter.com/aZAW9fHAu3

FM @NicolaSturgeon set out Scotland's move to beyond level 0 from Monday 9 August ➡️ gov.scot/news/scotland-…

First Minister @NicolaSturgeon announced a £70 million investment in youth employment this morning during a visit to @YoMoGlasgow Find out more about how the money will help 16-24 year olds in Scotland enter the workforce: gov.scot/news/young-sco… pic.twitter.com/k6I8LZs31P

FM @NicolaSturgeon has opened @policescotland’s International Police Academy at Scottish Police HQ, Tulliallan. The Academy will support officers in Scotland to share expertise and learn from overseas police forces through collaboration and partnership. bit.ly/3i3m4sH pic.twitter.com/dv5WG7GMih

FM @NicolaSturgeon met service users and representatives from @FeniksCentre and @CitzRights in Edinburgh, to hear about the challenges of applying for Settled Status, and said the UK Government's failure to extend the scheme is 'unacceptable.' More: bit.ly/2SQznmQ pic.twitter.com/c7gagtj3uP

This morning First Minister @NicolaSturgeon joined the 35th @BICSecretariat Summit virtually. Members discussed the complex and interconnected issues of #COVID response, recovery, and climate change, and the role co-operation and collaboration can have in tackling them. pic.twitter.com/CcmCmuOg7w

Following today’s 4 Nations #COVID Recovery Summit, First Minister @NicolaSturgeon has pushed for meaningful action following the discussions, and urged the UK Government to listen and act on key Scottish concerns to ensure a fair and just recovery. ➡️bit.ly/4NCovidSummit pic.twitter.com/lOyk9lQ3UM

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