Yousaf pledges cash to boost childcare workforce on International Women’s Day

First Minister Humza Yousaf has hailed Scotland’s “great progress” towards gender equality, as he said cash for childcare will help tackle some of the “barriers” women can still face. Mr Yousaf pledged the Scottish Government will provide £16 million for nurseries so childcare workers can be paid at least £12 an hour from April. He spoke about the impact a lack of affordable childcare can have on women’s careers, as he said the Scottish Government is “prioritising additional investment of £16 million in Scotland’s childcare workforce”.