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Alba and Greens express concern over Government’s independence commitment in Budget

THE Scottish Greens and Alba Party have expressed concern over the lack of the Scottish Government's commitment to independence following the…

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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...

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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.

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National insurance hike ‘biggest issue’ after Budget, Bank chief says

Andrew Bailey, speaking at the Financial Times’ Global Boardroom, said it is not yet clear what effect the tax change could have on inflation.

Evening Standard

UK services sector ‘close to stalling’ in November after Budget tax rises

A survey found forthcoming rises in employers’ national insurance contributions weighed on firms’ appetite to hire new staff.

Evening Standard

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...

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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...

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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.

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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.

Evening Standard

Half of rural voters trust Labour less after inheritance tax move – poll

The Budget has seen support for Labour slip in the countryside as a quarter of the party’s rural backers say they are now unhappy with their vote.

The Independent UK

Reeves repeatedly declines to guarantee no more borrowing or tax rises

At Treasury questions on Tuesday, Rachel Reeves was asked multiple times to re-commit to her earlier pledge on taxes.

Evening Standard

SSP sees profits jump but flags Budget cost ‘headwinds’

The Upper Crust owner reported pre-tax profits up 35% to £118.6 million in the year to September 30.

The Independent UK

Starmer’s ‘Plan for Change’ will improve lives of working people, No 10 claims

The PM is to give a major speech on Thursday, following a backlash to the Budget, plummeting poll ratings and the first resignation from his Cabinet.

The Independent UK

Alan Cumming calls on Scottish Government to deliver on arts funding ahead of Budget

Alan Cumming has backed calls for ministers to deliver on a £100 million promise of new investment to the arts industry ahead of the Budget.

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John Swinney says improving NHS is at the 'heart' of SNP Budget

JOHN Swinney has said that the upcoming Scottish Government Budget will have “improving the NHS at its heart”.

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Labour must back Budget and restore winter fuel support, say SNP

LABOUR have been urged to back the SNP’s plans for a replacement winter heating support scheme for pensioners.

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Pharmacies could cut hours or close as a result of Budget measures, leaders warn

A number of organisations representing pharmacists have joined forces to urge Health Secretary Wes Streeting to intervene.

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Starmer and Reeves row back from ‘no more borrowing or taxes’ pledge

The Chancellor and the Prime Minister said it was not possible to write five years of budgets in advance.

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Starmer declines to repeat Chancellor’s pledge of no more borrowing or tax hikes

The Prime Minister was challenged in the Commons by Tory leader Kemi Badenoch.

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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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‘Social care facing insurmountable costs amid catastrophic impacts of Budget’

The national children and adult services conference (NCASC) is taking place in Liverpool.

Evening Standard

Topps Tiles cautions over costs as profits slump on weak home improvement market

The retailer said recent Budget measures will an extra £4 million to its wage bill from next April.

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Alba set out terms for supporting Scottish Budget

THE Alba Party have said the introduction of universal free school meals will be part of their terms for supporting the Scottish Budget.

Evening Standard

AO World boss warns over price increases to offset £8m Budget blow

The retailer estimates its wages bill will go up by £4 million due to the rise in NICs and another £4 million because of the minimum wage increase.

The Independent UK

Rachel Reeves accused of making Britain uninvestable as she insists there is no alternative to tax hikes

Food giant CEO accuses chancellor of making Britain uninvestable after CBI boss says her measures will deter companies from expanding, as Reeves insists there’s no alternative ‘but there won’t be another Budget like this’

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