Action to tackle the cost-of-living crisis is “absolutely imperative”, the Scottish Finance Secretary has told Rishi Sunak.
Kate Forbes wrote to the Chancellor, calling for him to use £30bn of funding to further assist those struggling to make ends meet amid rising prices.
Her letter comes as speculation mounts that the UK Government will shortly unveil a multi-billion pound plan of action, as ministers seek to draw a line under the 'partygate' row and focus on the squeeze in living standards caused by soaring inflation.
