Green MSP secures funding for more free school meals, nature restoration projects and a £2 cap on bus fares trial.

Justin Fogarty of Ali Curung, Australia, was on his way to work when the sky suddenly darkened: a massive sandstorm was brewing on the horizon, turning day into night.

Deals agreed with the two parties to ease the path of the Budget will cost the Scottish Government £16.7 million.

The announcement earlier this month from Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar that his MSPs would abstain on the budget all but assured the plans – announced in December – would pass, but the ...