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Scottish Budget: Middle and higher income Scots hit with rise in taxes

The higher and top rates of income taxes will increase by 1p in a bid to shore up public services across the country.

Daily Record

Scottish Budget suspended as Presiding Officer investigates tax leak story

Alison Johnstone announced the pause just before Deputy First Minister John Swinney was due to stand up to deliver his annual speech.

Daily Record

Scotland ‘constrained by devolution’ in tackling cost of living crisis

THE cost of living crisis shows up the “fiscal constraints of devolution”, Scotland’s Deputy First Minister has said as he prepares to set out…

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Scottish Budget: Nursing union calls for SNP Government for tackle crisis in workforce

The Royal College of Nursing wants interim finance secretary John Swinney to implement fair pay for staff across the health and social care sector.

Daily Record

The richest must bear the burden to fund vital public services

Swinney has a massive headache on his hands as he attempts to balance the books while making sure public services are not starved of the investment they need.

Daily Record

Cost-of-living crisis highlights fiscal constraints of devolution – Swinney

The Scottish Government will outline its budget on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Cost-of-living crisis shows up ‘fiscal constraints of devolution’ – Swinney

Deputy First Minister again lowers expectations ahead of his fiscal announcement

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What to look out for in the Scottish Budget with warning of ‘difficult decisions’

DEPUTY first minister John Swinney has warned there has “never been a time of greater pressure” on public finances resulting from the fallout…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish industry bodies demand Budget business rates freeze

Several sectors call on John Swinney to follow England and Wales in giving them a temporary tax break

Insider UK

North Lanarkshire Council Leader writes to local MSP's ahead of Scottish Budget vote

Councillor Jim Logue is asking parliamentarians to think about residents ahead of the vote, which will see North Lanarkshire Council face cuts of over £70 million within the next three financial years.

Daily Record

Scottish Budget: inevitable balancing act unlikely to spread Christmas cheer

A tax expert weights in on what fiscal levers may be pulled on Thursday

Insider UK

Swinney talks of ‘difficult decisions’ ahead of Scottish budget

Social Justice Secretary suggests that those with the broadest shoulders should take more of the tax burden

Insider UK

Tax decisions to continue ‘progressive’ model, say Scottish Government

THE Scottish Government’s tax decisions will continue to follow its “progressive” model that those with the broadest shoulders should pay…

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney urged to use devolved tax powers to ease Budget pressures

JOHN Swinney should consider using devolved tax powers to balance the books when he presents the Scottish Budget this week, an economic research…

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Daily Record

Jeremy Hunt plays down prospect of more powers for Scotland ahead of SNP budget

The Chancellor says people do not want 'endless wrangling over the constitution', despite pleas from Scottish ministers for more borrowing powers.

Daily Record

Scrap peak ScotRail fares and offer free travel, union tells Scottish Government

The SNPs John Swinney is due to reveal new tax and spending plans for the new financial year.

The National (Scotland)

Train unions urge Scottish Government to scrap peak rail fares ahead of Budget

THE Scottish Government is being urged to scrap peak rail fares and offer free travel to people over 60 and under 24 ahead of the announcement of

Daily Record

North Lanarkshire Council leader's warning on impact of £75m budget gap

North Lanarkshire leader Jim Logue says services face being cut to balance the authority's books

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Scottish Government considering income tax rate rises for middle and top earners

EXCLUSIVE: It is understood tax rates could rise in the Scottish Budget in order to address funding challenges

Daily Record

Local services could 'grind to a halt' if council doesn't get more cash

Council bosses have warned West Lothian’s Education service faces bearing the brunt of cutbacks in coming years

The National (Scotland)

Giving councils more cash would 'starve' NHS, John Swinney warns

JOHN Swinney has acknowledged warnings from council finance chiefs who said vital services could be cut due to a budget gap of £1 billion – but…

Edinburgh Live

Scottish Government warned £1 billion spending crisis could shut down local services

West Lothian is one of 32 Scottish councils which have issued blunt warnings to the Scottish Government about the £1bn squeeze on services

Daily Record

Job losses and cuts to vital services 'inevitable' if extra cash not found, warn Scots council chiefs

Shona Morrison warned that current government spending plans could see council services "either significantly reduced, cut, or stopped altogether".

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government underspent £2bn in last year's budget, accounts show

Annual accounts show an underspend of £2bn - but does not represent a loss as some is carried forward through the Scotland Reserve

Daily Record

Council finance chiefs warn vital services could be 'stopped' due to funding crisis

EXCLUSIVE: The finance leads in every council have sent a stinging letter to Deputy First Minister John Swinney about the pressures facing local authorities

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