Scottish budget 2021: When will the budget be announced and where is the money being spent?

coronavirus deaths have been recorded over the last 24 hours. 908 new cases of COVID-19 were reported overnight, taking the total figure to 190,913.1,449 people are in hospital being treated for the deadly virus while 110 people remain in intensive care.

Scottish Government published the figure alongside a note that Register Offices are now generally closed at weekends.They also announced 584 new cases of coronavirus in Scotland over the past 24 hours bringing the total number of cases since start of the pandemic to 185,792.There have now been a total of 6,438 deaths in Scotland since the start of the pandemic.There are 1,710 people in hospital with recently confirmed COVID-19 and 108 in intensive care.Earlier today Health Secretary Jeane

coronavirus deaths have been recorded in the last 24 hours across Scotland.A total of 895 new cases of the virus were also recorded overnight, taking the total since the start of the pandemic in March to 185,208.Currently, there are 1,729 people in hospital being treated for Covid-19, while 117 people remain in intensive care unit.Since the start of the pandemic, a total of 6,431 people in Scotlabd have died of the virus after returning a positive test.The news comes after ten residents at a

link.“We now have our own settlement figure and we therefore know that South Lanarkshire Council will receive additional funding this year, with some additional commitments also handed to us.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Six new coronavirus deaths have been recorded in the last 24 hours across Scotland, the Scottish Government has confirmed.1,003 cases of the virus were also recorded overnight, taking the total since the start of the pandemic in March to 179,685.Currently, there are 1,941 people in hospital being treated for Covid-19, while 143 people remain in intensive care unit.Since the end of January last year, a total

coronavirus deaths have been recorded in the last 24 hours across Scotland, the Scottish Government has confirmed. 994 cases of the virus were also recorded overnight, taking the total since the start of the pandemic in March to 178,682.

low pay. However, teachers union the EIS said the promise is an effective pay freeze for their members.

the budget for 2021 in the Scottish Parliament, Kate Forbes said the pandemic had “shaken our society and economy to their core”.Here's five things from the SNP minister's speech you need to know.Scotland's tax bands stay the same, though will increase with inflation.The majority of taxpayers in Scotland will pay slightly less income tax than the rest of the UK - although this figure only amounted to around £20 last year.Forbes will freeze the top tax rate at £150,000 and claimed taxes will go

ditch its plans for a second referendum on independence and instead focus on the country's economic recovery.Housing charities have also pleaded with the finance secretary to commit more cash to building 53,000 more affordable homes over the term of the next Scottish Parliament.Speaking ahead of the budget, Forbes said: “This is the most important budget in the history of devolution.

Prime Minister to use his expected trip this week to apologise for Brexit delays affecting the fishing industry.

nurses, midwives, paramedics, cleaners, domestics and porters – will be taking to social media as well as holding a virtual pay rally on Tuesday to call for a “fair” pay rise.

Scottish Government is looking at ways of accelerating the roll out of the coronavirus vaccine across the country. A 24/7 pilot scheme is being considered at vaccinating younger people in society as the government attempts to ramp up its programme.

the role left by Richard Leonard, who quit suddenly this month. Lennon sets out her vision, printed in full below, after frustration at the ongoing crisis despite years of promises at Holyrood.She said: “We will use the full might of the Scottish Parliament’s tax and social security powers.

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indyref2 was extended to “anyone who believes in democracy in Scotland.” The Scottish Government’s preferred option for securing another referendum is based on a joint agreement with the UK Government. This was the basis of the 2014 referendum, but Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said he will not consent to another vote.Over the weekend, it emerged that the SNP’s plan B involves the Scottish Parliament organising its own referendum.

coronavirus death recorded in Scotland over the last 24 hours. However, this figure is lower due to Register Offices being closed at weekends.

link.“However, I wanted to join NYDCS as the company offers a lot of experiences that you just would not get on your own. It’s also a great way to connect with other dancers and creatives.”Antonia, who also attended Lanarkshire’s Jazzart school and was part of the youth company South Lanarkshire, will now join 11 other dancers set to work with Anna Kenrick over the coming months.