The extra Covid funding follows discussions between the devolved nations and Chancellor Rishi Sunak.
Nicola Sturgeon said any extra money would be used to help businesses and the overall Covid effortThe Scottish government has made repeated calls for more money from the Treasury as Omicron numbers rise.The extra funding follows discussions between the devolved nations and Chancellor Rishi Sunak.
She tweeted: ": "Before we get spin on 'doubling', the £220m announced last week was NOT new or additional . Seeking confirmation if this new £220m is additional & if it has to be repaid to the extent it is new/additional, @scotgov will make sure it goes in full to helping business and the overall Covid effort."
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