Why life expectancy is going down in Scotland – The Spectator

What does the future hold for Scottish education? – BBC News

New Scottish ‘Treasury’ department needed to improve growth – insider.co.uk

Nearly 1,000 university places to study nursing not filled, figures show – STV News

Higher North Sea revenues: what impact on Scotland’s independence debate? – Economics Observatory

SNP/Green Government to spend £400,000 on campaign after “botched” roll out of free bus scheme – Daily Record

North-east MSP criticises ‘shambolic’ delays to £200million rail upgrades – Aberdeen Live