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Mental health 'will fall behind' due to Scottish Budget, say experts

THE Scottish Government has been warned a failure to increase the mental health budget will result in “severe consequences”.

The National (Scotland)

Dumfries and Galloway councillor warns that services are at "absolute breaking point"

COSLA resources spokesperson Katie Hagmann fears essential services could be under threat following the Scottish Government’s budget

Daily Record

West Dunbartonshire Council’s leader calls for more funding following the Scottish Government’s budget announcement

Council leader Martin Rooney has blasted the Scottish Government saying the budget announcement falls 'far short' of what the council need to bridge a £21million gap.

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Scottish budget was ‘bleak’ and public service reform required - Swinney

Council leaders condemned the spending plans, arguing they could lead to the end of some public services

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Scottish Budget was 'bleak' John Swinney says as councils brace for services impact

Council leaders condemned the budget, saying it could lead to the end of some public services

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney says Scottish budget was ‘bleak’ and public service reform required

The Deputy First Minister has come under fire over tax rises and the funding settlement for councils

Daily Record

Scottish budget was ‘bleak’ and public service reform required, says Swinney

The Deputy First Minister said he had to take ‘bold action’ in the face of the cost-of-living crisis.

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How green is the Scottish Budget ... and will it help us reach net zero targets?

THE Scottish Budget has been hailed as the “greenest” finance announcement since devolution, but issues with local government funding could…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government 'failing children' by watering down free school meal plans

Despite pledging to bring in free school meals for all P6 and P7s, ministers have now said the measure will be means-tested.

Daily Record

Budget overstated public spending increases, says think tank

The Institute for Fiscal Studies said £1.3 billion of in-year spending rises were not included in the Scottish Government’s figures for this year.

The Independent UK

Tories 'put Unionism before the NHS' with attack on Budget tax rises

SCOTLAND’S struggling health services cannot improve without tax increases for higher earners, the Health Secretary has said, as he claimed…

The National (Scotland)

Council leaders unite to condemn 'massive cuts' in Scottish Budget

EVERY one of Scotland’s 32 council leaders has backed a motion calling the Scottish Budget a “massive real-terms cut in councils’ core…

The National (Scotland)

Budget overstated public spending increases, says think tank

The Institute for Fiscal Studies said £1.3 billion of in-year spending rises were not included in the Scottish Government’s figures for this year.

The Independent UK

John Swinney hits back at claims Scotland could become 'less attractive' to live in after tax rises

The Deputy First Minister responded to claims by the Scottish Chambers of Commerce who said tax hikes taxes for the wealthiest across the country would discourage investment into the economy.

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Scottish Budget is about facing up to responsibilities while being open about challenges ahead, says John Swinney

The country needs a progressive path to reach its potential, writes Deputy First Minister John Swinney.

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Yes campaigners react as indyref2 cash is reallocated to help with energy bills

WE asked Scottish independence supporters how they feel about the Government's Budget announcement that the £20 million budget for a…

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Economists, charities, and everyone else: How Scotland reacted to the Budget

THE Scottish Government has laid out its Budget for 2023-2024 in a heated Holyrood session which saw accusations of leaking to the media fly…

The Independent UK

Benefits uplift in Scotland welcomed but campaigners say more can be done

Deputy First Minister John Swinney set out the 2023/24 budget in Holyrood.

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Insider UK

'Sigh of relief' on the high street as business rates frozen, Scottish Retail Consortium says

John Swinney responded to campaigning from Scottish business groups

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Scotland to spend extra £1bn on health by raising taxes on higher earners

Scottish government promises to tackle health and social care crisis to protect weakest and poorest

The Independent UK

‘Sigh of relief’ as Swinney freezes business rates, industry body says

The 2023-24 Scottish budget was laid out on Thursday.

Insider UK

Scottish budget: John Swinney moves on income tax and business rates while scrapping indyref2 fund

Statement delayed due to tax plan leak to the BBC

The National (Scotland)

The six key things you need to know from today's Scottish Budget

Everything you need to know from today's Scottish Government Budget update

The Independent UK

£20m indyref2 budget reallocated to fuel poverty fund after Supreme Court ruling

John Swinney announced the move in his budget statement to Holyrood on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Key points from Scottish Government budget

Deputy First Minister John Swinney outlined plans for the £59.8 billion budget.

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