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Evening Standard
Politics
Katrine Bussey

Scotland ‘on track’ to issue first bonds in 2026-27, says Swinney

John Swinney said the first Scottish Government bonds should be issued in 2026-27 (Jane Barlow/PA) -

The Scottish Government is “on track” to issue its first ever bonds next financial year, with John Swinney saying the move will fund “key infrastructure” projects.

The First Minister confirmed bonds should be issued in 2026-27 – though this is subject to the outcome of May’s Holyrood election as well as other factors.

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