Scotland pledges to maintain free university tuition fees

Scotland's Education Minister Jenny Gilruth reaffirmed the SNP's commitment to free university tuition for home students, despite a funding crisis affecting universities. This policy remains unique to Scotland within the UK. The crisis intensified after Dundee University announced 632 job cuts to address a £35 million deficit. Other institutions, like the University of Edinburgh, are also planning significant budget reductions. Gilruth acknowledged the challenges facing universities, including rising costs and deficits. The Scottish government has allocated an additional £10 million to support the sector amid these financial pressures.