What was old was extremely new on Netflix in January and even into this month.
29.01.2024 - 05:27 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Students in Scotland have three times less student debt their peers in England, according to SNP -commissioned analysis.
The figures showed that Scottish graduates are almost £30,000 better off than those down south.
According to figures from the Student Loan Company, Scottish students in 2023 graduated with an average loan balance of £15,430. This includes the tuition fee loan debt of Scottish domiciled students studying elsewhere in the UK.
In contrast, figures from the House of Commons Library from the same year revealed that the average student debt on graduation in England had “risen rapidly” to around £45,000.
This is almost three times the sum incurred by Scottish students.
The SNP has said that the Scottish Government's removal of tuition fees for higher and further education has been "life-changing" for graduates.
The party also said it has contributed to Scotland having a record number of students from the poorest background securing places at universities and has removing financial barriers that stand in the way of young people’s ability to succeed.
SNP MSP Kaukab Stewart said: “The SNP’s commitment to keeping tuition free in Scotland is delivering where it matters for Scottish graduates; minimising the amount of debt students are left saddled with once they’ve completed their studies – and giving them the best start possible as they embark on the next chapter of their lives.
“In contrast, students in England are leaving education with debts of around £45,000 – saddling them with an unsustainable debt burden before they’ve even started their careers, and limiting opportunities for young people that can’t afford to pay.
“While the Tories’ anti-immigrant policies and the Westminster consensus on Brexit are
What was old was extremely new on Netflix in January and even into this month.
Drive Away Dolls just last week, but here’s a UK-specific promo for the film which will be released through Universal Pictures later this year.Written by Ethan Coen and Tricia Cooke, this comedy caper follows Jamie, an uninhibited free spirit bemoaning yet another breakup with a girlfriend, and her demure friend Marian who desperately needs to loosen up. In search of a fresh start, the two embark on an impromptu road trip to Tallahassee, but things quickly go awry when they cross paths with a group of inept criminals along the way.
Holders Celtic stood tall and star turn Kyogo rediscovered his best form as they downed valiant St Mirren 2-0 to reach the quarter-finals of the Scottish Cup.
Scottish Labour are preparing for a mass protest outside their party conference this week on Keir Starmer’s position on the Gaza conflict.
Livingston boss David Martindale praised his side for their last-gasp fightback to beat Partick Thistle in the Scottish Cup, and hopes it has cured his insomnia.
A new study has revealed the top locations across Scotland to visit this Valentine's Day with a loved one.
The sizeable impact of Philippe Clement could be summed up in one word and that's 'Treble' and what comes with that weighty number.
A former Scottish Labour leader has slammed Keir Starmer for ditching his £28 billion a year green spending plans.
A Scottish Lib Dem MP has predicted that his party could be in the Scottish Government after the next Holyrood election.
Bongo’s Bingo has made a sensational start to 2024 and has announced its next run of dates in Scotland including some matinee madness.
Freak weather conditions sparked a five-mile wildfire in the Scottish Highlands as locals basked in a tropical 18 degrees. The blaze took hold close to Assynt, near Lochinver, Sutherland, on Sunday afternoon as the region was battered by wind gusts of up to 70mph.
Whether you live in Edinburgh or just visit the Scottish capital regularly, you may be unaware that there is a massive abandoned train tunnel that runs directly underneath the city.
Actress Vicky McClure will appear on the long-awaited return of ITV's Trigger Point on Sunday, January 28.
The Masked Singer was back on Saturday night. It was the first time all eight remaining characters were on the show, as Ellie Goulding starred as a guest judge alongside Davina McCall, Rita Ora, Mo Gilligan and Jonathan Ross.
A former Lockerbie publican is calling on the Scottish Government to do more to support the hospitality industry.
A top adviser to the Scottish Government during the coronavirus pandemic told colleagues to delete their WhatsApp conversations on a daily basis, an inquiry has heard.
Scotland's beauty is known all over the world. We are famed for our stunning mountain peaks and atmospheric lochs, and are fortunate enough to have incredible views all across the country.
Ayr United have landed the Scottish Cup jackpot with a trip to Rangers in the last 16 of the Scottish Cup.
EXCLUSIVE: Ruaridh Mollica says he had a year to prepare for his “role of a lifetime — so far” in Finnish filmmaker Mikko Makela’s powerful new film Sebastian, which premieres at Sundance on Sunday.
A "beautiful" Scottish island hotel is currently recruiting a number of jobs, and accommodation is provided.