Scotland's government diverts £5m from Nature Restoration Fund to pay council employee wages.
Scotland's government has instructed local authorities to divert funds from the £29.2m Nature Restoration Fund to pay for council employees' wage settlements. The fund, shared with NatureScot, supports local projects addressing the nature emergency. Environmentalists worry the decision will damage efforts to restore biodiversity and tackle climate change, as £5m is being redirected, but the government plans to replace it in future years.
August 25, 2024
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