Number of students from most deprived areas also hits new high. A record number of Scottish students have secured places at a Scottish university this year, UCAS figures show. Acceptances
Capital Investment Almost Trebled Record funding of £150 million capital investment from the Scottish Government will support the growth of the offshore wind sector and support thousands of well-paid, green
Attainment gap for literacy narrows to lowest level. The proportion of pupils achieving the expected level in literacy and numeracy across primary and secondary schools has reached a new high,
Majority of Scots better off than in the rest of the UK. The Scottish Budget will ensure people in Scotland are better off than in the rest of the UK,
Record Funding to Transform Engagement with Health Services People will get appointments quicker and receive treatment sooner in Scotland’s health service, as a result of the Scottish Government’s Budget. The
Funding Confirmed for Support Services More than 100 organisations working to tackle violence against women and girls will receive £19 million in new funding. Among them are Angus Women’s Aid
Benefit of Scrapping Harmful Policy Would Be Felt Locally Graeme has said the Scottish Budget presents an “enormous step forward” in achieving the Scottish Government’s mission of eradicating child poverty
New Spending & Tax Measures to Boost Growth Scottish Budget investment proposals set out transformative next steps to grow the economy. Spending commitments include support for businesses and business growth,
Budget includes £200 million to reduce waiting lists and delayed discharge. Efforts to clear waiting list backlogs, improve capacity and remove blockages that keep some patients in hospital longer than
Hundreds of Individuals & Organisations to Benefit Culture Secretary Angus Robertson has said an additional £34 million in culture and arts spending next year will be “game-changing” for the sector.
