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Budget fails to tackle slow economic growth, says Labour

The SNP argued the UK Government is treating Scotland as an ‘afterthought’.

Evening Standard · Dec 8, 2024

SNP leadership 'drifting too far from policy set by members', insiders say

SNP Government leaders are drifting “too far” from the party policy decided by their members, figures within the SNP have warned.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 7, 2024

Budget squanders opportunity of £5.2bn extra funding, warns Sarwar

But First Minister John Swinney urged the Labour leader to support his party’s tax and spending plans.

Evening Standard · Dec 5, 2024

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Robison ‘not settling for £300m’ from Treasury for national insurance rise

The Scottish Finance Secretary said she is ‘determined’ to get more cash to help the public sector fund increased contributions.

Evening Standard · Dec 5, 2024

Top financial institutions give verdicts on SNP's Scottish Budget

TWO respected financial institutions have given their verdict on the SNP Government Budget, noting a “significant increase” in public service…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 4, 2024

No more emergency Budget revisions due to pay awards, Shona Robison promises

For the last three years the Scottish Government has been forced to make in-year adjustments to its Budget.

Evening Standard · Dec 4, 2024

Income tax will be frozen until 2026, Finance Secretary promises

Shona Robison said more people will also be pulled into paying lower rates of tax as thresholds increase by around double the rate of inflation.

Evening Standard · Dec 4, 2024

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Campaigners welcome £768m for affordable housing but warn far more required

It comes after last year’s Scottish budget included cuts to funding for housing and planning.

Evening Standard · Dec 4, 2024

Two-child benefit cap to be scrapped in Scotland under Budget plans

Finance Secretary Shona Robison also outlined record NHS and local government funding in her tax and spending plans for 2025/26.

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2024

Finance Secretary announces £34 million for Scotland's culture sector

THE Finance Secretary has said she will increase Scotland’s culture budget by £34 million next year...

The National (Scotland) · Dec 4, 2024

Key points from the Scottish Budget

Scotland’s Finance Secretary Shona Robison unveiled her tax and spending plans for 2025/26 to MSPs at Holyrood on Wednesday.

Evening Standard · Dec 4, 2024

Shona Robison announces Scottish Budget – all the key measures announced

FINANCE Secretary Shona Robison has announced the Scottish Government’s Budget...

The National (Scotland) · Dec 4, 2024

SNP to scrap Labour's two-child benefit cap in Scotland, Finance Secretary announces

THE SNP Government will abolish the two-child benefit cap for Scots, the Finance Secretary has told MSPs ...

The National (Scotland) · Dec 4, 2024

Trade unions call for reform to local government and services ahead of Budget

Trade unions have called for local government reform ahead of Wednesday's Budget.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 4, 2024

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AAP · Dec 3, 2024

Bank's bungled cash fee a sign of anti-branch shift

Australia's biggest bank has backed down on a threat to charge some customers to access their own money after a 24-hour pile-on.

The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2024

No coalition deal before Christmas, Fianna Fail deputy leader insists

A return of a Fianna Fail/Fine Gael government looks odds on, but uncertainty remains on potential junior partners.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 1, 2024

Labour Budget 'treated Scotland as an afterthought', Finance Secretary says

THE Scottish Government’s upcoming Budget will put more money in Scots’ pockets, the Finance Secretary has said, as she accused Labour of…

Evening Standard · Dec 1, 2024

Budget will set Scotland up to ‘win big’ in future, says Robison

The Finance Secretary will outline the Scottish Government’s tax and spending plans in Holyrood on Wednesday.

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The National (Scotland) · Nov 29, 2024

Shona Robison has ‘limited room for manoeuvre’ in Budget, think tank warns

FINANCE Secretary Shona Robison only has “limited room for manoeuvre” in next week’s Scottish Budget, experts have warned, despite the…

AAP · Nov 27, 2024

Impasse over political donation limits torpedoes deal

A deal between Labor and the coalition on capping electoral expenditure has been scuppered at the last minute due partly to an impasse on donation limits.

Israeli Finance Minister: Ceasefire Deal With Hezbollah Begins At 4 A.M.

Israeli Finance Minister highlights the upcoming ceasefire deal with Hezbollah as a crucial test for Israel's government and security.

Evening Standard · Nov 26, 2024

Robison advised to ‘bank’ some of Budget spending boost ahead of tough choices

The Finance Secretary would be wise to carry over some of the additional £1.5 billion from the UK Budget this year, the IFS think tank has said.

The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2024

New coalition calls for ‘overhaul’ of Scotland’s devolved taxes

The group Tax Justice Scotland said that simply ‘tweaking’ the current system risks ‘failing’ communities.

Evening Standard · Nov 25, 2024

Scottish Government will get no more than £330m for national insurance increase

Scottish Finance Secretary Shona Robison accused the UK Government of ‘austerity through the back door’.

Evening Standard · Nov 25, 2024

Overnight visitors to Wales could pay ‘tourism tax’ under Welsh Government plans

The Welsh Government estimated that the levy could generate up to £33 million a year if all Welsh local authorities introduce it.

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