Targeted funding for people and public services. A £6.3 billion investment in social security and more than £19.5 billion for health and social care form the heart of the Scottish
Specialist to Lead Improvements Maths will be the first subject area to be updated as part of a new approach to improvement to ensure that Scotland’s curriculum remains engaging, forward
Legislation Passed on Council Tax & Second Homes New powers enabling councils to charge up to double the full rate of council tax on second homes have been agreed by
Undergraduate Funding In Line with Living Wage Scottish students will benefit from a £2,400 increase to their annual support package from the start of the 2024-25 academic year. The new
Read, Write, Count with the First Minister The First Minister’s Read, Write, Count programme is helping to improve literacy and encourage a new generation of readers in Angus. New figures
Amended UN Convention on the Rights of the Child Bill Passed A Bill to provide greater protection of children’s rights has been passed by the Scottish Parliament for a second
Delivering a Fairer System with More Positive Outcomes Independence would give Scotland the opportunity to take a new approach to social security, designed to be fairer, more dignified and more
Minister Sets Out Next Steps for Reform Arrangements to deliver funding support for learners beyond school is to be simplified as part of ongoing reforms to the education and skills
£14,715 for Creatorspace Project A project at Carnoustie Library will benefit from financial support through an initiative of the SNP Scottish Government. £14,715 has been awarded to create a space
Agreement reached for full access in EU Research and Innovation programmes Minister for Higher Education Graeme Dey has welcomed the ratification of the agreement for UK participation in EU programmes,
