Additional funding for the Scottish & Welsh Government - Chancellor Hammond

Chancellor Phillip Hammond continues to make announcements regarding the UK Spring Budget:

• £690 million competition for local authorities to tackle urban congestion and get local transport networks moving again
• £270 million to keep the UK at the forefront of disruptive technologies like biotech, robotic systems and driverless cars
• £16 million for a new 5G mobile technology hub
• Funding for a further 110 new free schools, on top of the current commitment to 500
• £200m for local projects to leverage private sector investment in full-fibre broadband networks