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'Horse race' is on as Trump hears from senators on budget strategy - Roll Call

President-elect Donald Trump appears ready to let Senate and House Republicans settle their own differences over budget strategy.

Roll Call

Reeves may need to cut spending after jump in borrowing costs, say economists

The yield on government bonds jumped to its highest level since 2008 as the pound also tumbled in value.

Evening Standard

John Swinney says Budget will ‘maximise’ Scotland’s potential as energy leader

His comments come ahead of a visit to a battery energy storage system site in South Lanarkshire.

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'Ruthless': Anas Sarwar panned as joke on Labour Government falls flat live on BBC

ANAS Sarwar has been panned after his joke on Labour’s first six months in Government fell flat live on the BBC...

The National (Scotland)

House prices fell for the first time in nine months - but lenders warn it won’t last

The looming deadline for stamp duty relief will motivate more aspiring home owners to get into the market

The Independent UK

House price growth expected to come under further pressure as 'impact of Budget starts to bite'

Halifax said it is expecting to see modest house price growth in 2025

Evening Standard

Next warns over price hikes and slowing growth after Budget measures

The high street bellwether said it is facing a £67 million surge in its wage costs in the year to January 2026.

Evening Standard

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New Budget blow for Starmer as retailers warn of price hikes and job cuts

Retailers will be particularly hard hit by chancellor Rachel Reeves’s planned hike to employers’ national insurance

The Independent UK

With the economy is struggling, it’s time to listen to entrepreneurs

BUSINESS: Business leaders are pessimisitic about the impact of the Budget, writes Chris Blackhurst. But there is still much to be positive about as we head into 2025

The Independent UK

Swinney vows to bring down number of Scots on NHS waiting lists

The First Minister hopes the Government’s plans for a National Care Service will not be an ‘impediment’ to reaching a budget deal.

Evening Standard

John Swinney sparks anger from Greens and Labour with 'populist' Budget warning

FIRST Minister John Swinney has drawn anger from Holyrood opposition parties after warning that a failure to support his SNP Government’s Budget…

The National (Scotland)

Swinney warns of ‘real damage’ to NHS if opposition MSPs block budget

Scottish First Minister John Swinney warned of the impact if Holyrood fails to approve the Scottish Government’s budget for 2025-26.

The Independent UK

John Swinney gives verdict on whether Elon Musk will ‘interfere’ in Holyrood election

John Swinney has given his verdict on whether he believes Elon Musk will attempt to “influence” the 2026 Holyrood election.

The National (Scotland)

Talk of populist rise ‘preposterous’, says Findlay

First Minister John Swinney is expected to appeal to opposition parties to help pass his Government’s Budget.

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John Swinney: Blocking Budget risks 'feeding forces of populism'

Scotland’s First Minister will warn that blocking the Scottish Government’s draft Budget risks “feeding the forces of anti-politics and…

The Independent UK

John Swinney warns against Scottish Budget stalemate

The First Minister will urge other parties to come together and back the Budget.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney says Budget offers 'hope' as he urges opposition parties to back it

THE First Minister will urge opposition parties to back a Scottish Government Budget offering “delivery and hope” in his first speech of the new…

The Independent UK

Swinney urges Scottish Parliament to pass Budget of ‘delivery and hope’

John Swinney will give a speech in Edinburgh on Monday.

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Lorna Slater suggests Greens open to new Bute House Agreement after 2026 election

LORNA Slater has suggested the Scottish Greens would be open to working with the SNP in government again after the next Holyrood election...

The Independent UK

Bus passengers hit by ‘costly start to 2025’ after 50% rise in fares

The Government increased the cap on single bus fares for most routes from £2 to £3 on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Restructurings could rise next year as Budget cost rises loom, warn experts

It comes after official figures pointed towards an uptick in insolvencies at the end of this year.

The National (Scotland)

Trade union calls for ‘immediate mitigation’ of two-child cap in Scotland

Ministers are facing calls to speed up plans to effectively scrap the two-child cap on some benefits in Scotland.

The National (Scotland)

'It's not Disneyland': Locals call for car rally restrictions on NC500

CAMPAIGNERS have raised concerns over the growing number of car rallies being held on the North Coast 500 route, claiming that local communities…

The Independent UK

Voices: Rachel Reeves is relying on a risky strategy – that may well backfire

COMMENT: The chancellor’s approach can hardly be considered prudent – especially when it depends so heavily on economic growth, writes John Rentoul

The Independent UK

Farmers to target rural Labour MPs in new wave of tractor tax protests

Critics of the move in Rachel Reeves’s budget in October have announced a national day of action organised by the National Farmers’ Union

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