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The OBR says inflation targets will be met and borrowing is going down – but is it enough to win the next election?
Jeremy Hunt's plans were largely welcomed by the FSB but slammed by local MPs Jamie Stone and Drew Hendry.
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt called it a 'budget for long term growth' with a boost for the drinks sector and a blow for oil and gas.
The Highland MP says 'VAT-free streets is not just about economic revival but also about ensuring fairness.'
Unison has 'grave concerns' about violence in schools and the EIS has lashed out at proposals to cut 70 principal teachers.
The agreed proposals are branded 'nebulous, vague, hazy, obscure, indistinct, unclear, indefinite, murky, blurred, formless and featureless.'
Council leader Raymond Bremner says it 'allows for significant investment to take place and protect jobs across our communities.'
It also calls for a letter to the First Minister telling him his government made the council's 'severe financial plight of the council' worse.
The man behind the project Andrew O'Donnell talks to us about their biggest gig yet by one of Scotland's absolute best acts.
Bosses at the Macdonald Resort want to make The Osprey arena a go-to venue for top musical acts in the Highlands.
They say the budget has 'no real substance' and question if it 'will in fact cover the financial gap.'
The MSP warns that 'it is practically impossible' for Highland homes to meet proposed energy performance standard.
The EIS found staff 'have sustained physical injuries' while many considered leaving the profession altogether.
But there is little detail of what cost reduction, income generation, redesign and efficiency means for services.
It comes as the notice of election is published after the resignation of LibDem councillor Colin Aitken.
From taxes to roads to fees, we take you through some of the main points of the £602 million budget.
Raymond Bremner says an extra £60 million would go ‘some way towards us being able to invest in important capital projects.’
But alongside potentially unwelcome proposals there are ambitions plans in the budget like developing a 'sustainable' bus service.
Focus on attainment was lost as councillors defend officials over a 'judgmental' education report critical of primary school staff.
Council leader Raymond Bremner said: 'It has been our priority to protect jobs and services wherever possible.'
