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GDP in Scotland is still 0.3% below pre-pandemic levels recorded in the final three months of 2019

The saving to Perth and Kinross Council of from eight days of school closures in February and March triggered by teachers striking should go towards study hubs to help those sitting SQA exams advises Perthshire North MSP John Swinney in a response he made to concerned parents.

The Scottish Deputy First Minister was speaking as the row over the Finance Secretary’s religious beliefs continued.

The Scottish Deputy First Minister was speaking as the row over the Finance Secretary’s religious beliefs continued.

The windfall came from extra Barnett consequentials and a forecasting error

Members of the Educational Institute of Scotland are involved in a long-running pay dispute.

JOHN Swinney has announced a U-turn on plans to slash cultural funding as he unveiled a last-minute cash boost of £100 million.

The Deputy First Minister revealed the additional money had come from the UK Government because of a forecasting error.

Cash-strapped local authorities will be able to charge Scots higher fees for parking infringement penalties as part of the Scottish Government budget plan.