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Free iPad scheme 'to be paused by Scottish Government to fund council pay deals'

A scheme providing free iPads and laptops to people in Scotland who are “digitally excluded” is to be suspended to help cover the cost of…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 26, 2024

Labour panned for plan to bypass Holyrood with new Scotland Office powers

FINANCE Secretary Shona Robison has blasted reports suggesting Labour could change the law to allow Scottish Secretary Ian Murray to bypass Holyrood…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 18, 2024

Council tax could surge as UK Government cuts take toll on Scotland, MSP says

COUNCIL tax is likely to surge next year as the UK Government’s squeeze on finances continues to put Scottish Government spending under severe…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 18, 2024

Union budget shows Modi government is indifferent to farmer distress

The Union Budget for 2024-25, presented by union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on July 23, has drawn sharp criticism from farmers and agricultural experts alike for its letdown of the farming sector. In the backdrop of the massive crisis faced by the farming community and the resulting discontent, this budget…

Newslaundry · Jul 29, 2024

Kenya’s new cabinet: finance minister faces an uphill battle against corruption, unemployment and debt

Kenya faces difficult times ahead because of pressure to pay debts, create jobs for the youth, offer improved services to citizens and uproot entrenched corruption.

The Conversation · Jul 25, 2024

Sanders may bring his populist brand to powerful Finance panel - Roll Call

Unabashed progressive Sen. Bernie Sanders is hinting at throwing his hat in the ring for a soon-to-be-open Senate Finance Committee seat.

Roll Call · Jul 25, 2024

Klobuchar staying put, not interested in Menendez’s Finance slot - Roll Call

One of the most senior Democrats eligible to replace Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., on the Finance Committee is not interested in the seat.

Roll Call · Jul 23, 2024

Kangana Ranaut gives thumbs up to Union Budget 2024, calls it "wholesome"

Bharatiya Janata Party MP and actor Kangana Ranaut on Tuesday hailed the Union Budget 2024 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and called it "wholesome". Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jul 23, 2024

Budget 2024-25: Govt announces venture fund of Rs 1,000 cr to expand space economy

After the successful completion of the Chandrayaan-3 mission, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday announced the setup of a venture capital fund of Rs 1,000 crore for expanding the space economy by five times in the next 10 years. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jul 23, 2024

Dimple Yadav jeers Union Budget; Says 'No focus on women, kitchen and inflation'

Samajwadi Party MP Dimple Yadav has slammed the Finance Minister for ignoring some common persons issues in the budget. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jul 23, 2024