Humza Yousaf will reveal his government's priorities as MSPs return to parliament from recess.
First Minister Humza Yousaf says childcare will be at the centre of his government's policy agenda for the coming year.
Mr Yousaf said the announcement would include funding to send children to breakfast and after school clubs and potentially further expansion of free childcare and support for staff - including those in the private, voluntary and independent sector. A pilot of four-day working weeks for public sector staff, an increase in the £25 Scottish Child Payment and tax reforms are among other measures that could be announced, according to reports.Children currently get 1,140 hours of free childcare from three years old
He sought to reset relations with business and local government. The National Care Service and the Deposit Return Scheme were kicked into the long grass. And Highly Protected Marine Areas and a ban on alcohol advertising were binned. But today we will see in black and white the legislation he wants to pass and the reforms he wants to deliver - and thus the debates that will shape the remaining three years of the Holyrood term.that the government was facing a £1bn shortfall for day-to-day spending next year.Ahead of the programme for government announcement, UKHospitality Scotland executive director Leon Thompson said Mr Yousaf should commit to ensuring business rates will not rise with inflation.
The body also lobbied for a target to build 25,000 homes each year and for further investment in transport infrastructure.The Scottish Greens, who are in a power-sharing agreement with the SNP, said the proposals would focus on the climate crisis and the cost of living.
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