Deputy First Minister John Swinney said a massive fall in the number of EU citizens choosing to join the education workforce in Scotland demonstrates why migration powers must be devolved.
Businesses impacted by the fires at the Glasgow School of Art Mackintosh building and Victoria’s Nightclub will be able to access a fund of up to £5 million, Economy Secretary Derek Mackay confirmed.
Projects around the country supporting local action to address poverty and social exclusion will share £4 million of funding.