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The cabinet secretary will be aware of the latest figures, which show that the level of economic inactivity in Scotland, at 22 per cent, is well above the UK average of 20 per cent.
I found the evidence from the Fraser of Allander Institute particularly telling when it argued: “Ultimately, the most important thing to come from the 2025-26 Scottish Budget will be to what extent the measures that are implemented will reflect these priorities.
However, we also need to make sure that standards are set. Last week, I was delighted to visit Leith academy, which I know that the cabinet secretary also visited last week.
SEPA and NatureScot in partnership UKCEH have developed web application that provides access to the latest modelled estimates of nitrogen deposition and ammonia concentrations at a designated site level.
I gently point out that, since the general election, the First Minister has met the new Prime Minister, the new Deputy Prime Minister and the new Chancellor of the Exchequer.
It was confirmed in the 2024 UK Autumn Budget that Great British Energy will be given £100 million capital funding over FY 25/26 for clean energy project development, and £25 million to establish the company.