Stirling and Clackmannanshire will receive over £350million from the Scottish Government to support council services and new school buildings through the Learning Estate Investment Programme. The budget also includes £2.75million for Clackmannanshire’s Early Adopter Communities project, focusing on childcare support for families in need. First Minister John Swinney urges Parliament to back the budget, emphasizing its focus on eradicating child poverty and improving outcomes for children and young people in the area.
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Simon Harris says ‘no justification’ as Donald Trump announces plan for tariffs that could spark trade war
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to increase tariffs, flanked by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. Trump's plan aims to match trade taxes imposed by other countries, potentially leading to a larger economic conflict. Tánaiste and Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Harris has responded to these proposed reciprocal trade tariffs. Full Article
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