Scottish Government handed same credit rating as UK ahead of bonds plan

Shona Robison, centre, said the result was ‘excellent’ (Jane Barlow/PA) - (PA Wire)

The Scottish Government has been given the same credit rating as the UK, as it plans to issue its first financial bonds.

Moody’s rated the Scottish Government as Aa3 while S&P Global rated it as AA, both identical to the UK’s sovereign rating.