Scottish Government’s budget increases spending on closing the attainment gap with an additional £80m over three years. Commenting, following the publication of the Scottish Government’s final...
Economy
IPPR Scotland
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Budget
Scotland
Responding to today’s draft Scottish Government budget, Russell Gunson, Director of IPPR Scotland said: "The Scottish Government has been able to lessen some of the cuts coming to Scotland, for...
Scotland
IPPR Scotland
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Public services
Poorest households hit with £580 yearly cut, while of those facing benefits cuts, average households will be over £800 worse off
Non-protected departments in Scotland could see spending fall...
Economy
Budget
Scotland
IPPR Scotland
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However, the Scottish Government has announced increased funding for the NHS, childcare and affordable housing. Taking into account announcements already made, together with income from Scottish...
IPPR Scotland
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Economy
Budget
Scotland
• Due to spending commitments already announced, including increased NHS, affordable housing and childcare spending, spending in other non-protected departments in Scotland (see note 1) could fall by...
IPPR Scotland
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Public services