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Two-child benefit cap ‘will be scrapped’ in Scotland, vows SNP

Scotland’s finance secretary, Shona Robison, reveals plans in budget to end ‘pernicious’ policy

The Guardian - UK

Scottish culture sector to get ‘transformational’ spending boost, Robertson says

Culture Secretary Angus Robertson welcomed a £34 million increase in funding for the sector.

Evening Standard

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.

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Scottish Greens say they WON'T back Budget without 'big changes'

THE Scottish Greens have said they cannot back the SNP’s proposed Budget as things stand...

The National (Scotland)

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

Shona Robison tears into Tory MSP as he labels Budget a 'damp squib'

SHONA Robison has taken aim at a Tory MSP after he suggested the Scottish Budget was a “damp squib for the north east”...

The National (Scotland)

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.

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Tax cuts for majority of Scottish workers in SNP Government Budget

THE majority of Scottish workers are in line for a tax cut from the SNP Government Budget, the Finance Secretary has announced ...

The National (Scotland)

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

No need for big council tax rises, says Robison after £1bn boost for authorities

The Scottish Government froze council tax last year, angering local government leaders facing financial pressures.

Evening Standard

Island councils to receive £20m to 'explore creation of inter-island tunnels'

COUNCILS in Orkney and Shetland will be be given a cash boost to explore the creation of inter-island tunnels if they wish, Shona Robison announced…

The National (Scotland)

Shona Robison announces Scottish Budget – all the key measures announced

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

The National (Scotland)

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)

Robison outlines Scottish Budget with vow it ‘offers hope for future’

Scotland’s Finance Secretary is unveiling the Scottish Government’s tax and spending plans for 2025/26.

Evening Standard

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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)

Scottish Budget to be unveiled today – how to watch

THE Scottish Budget is set to be unveiled later today as the Government reveals the spending decisions for the next financial year...

The National (Scotland)

Shona Robison promises Budget will deliver 'progress' for Scotland's economy

SHONA Robison has said the Scottish Budget will deliver progress for the country’s economy...

The National (Scotland)

How can the SNP pass the Scottish Budget and could an election be called?

THE Scottish Budget will be announced by Shona Robison this afternoon with the Finance Secretary having promised to put more money in people’s…

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Shona Robison vows to ‘put people of Scotland first’ in Holyrood Budget

The Scottish Finance Secretary will set out her draft tax and spending plans for 2025-26 to MSPs on Wednesday.

The Guardian - UK

Scottish ministers mull tax rise for wealthy amid tricky budget decisions

Finance secretary must find way to bring either Greens or Lib Dems onboard while plugging possible £200m shortfall

The National (Scotland)

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

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.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government 'won't reintroduce council tax freeze' in upcoming Budget

SHONA Robison won’t impose a council tax freeze on local authorities when she unveils next week’s Scottish Budget, according to reports...

The National (Scotland)

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…

The National (Scotland)

SNP ready for early Holyrood election if Budget fails to pass, says John Swinney

JOHN Swinney has insisted the SNP are ready for an early Holyrood election if the Scottish Budget fails to pass.

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