The Latest Breaking News from Kate Forbes

New paths boost access to iconic Skye site for tourists

VISITORS to a spectacular site on the Isle of Skye will soon be able to use a newly transformed paths network.

The National (Scotland) · May 13, 2022

Kate Forbes reveals project to improve quality of life for disadvantaged Scots

A NEW centre of expertise is being established in a bid to put human rights and equality at the heart of economic policy in Scotland.

The National (Scotland) · May 9, 2022

Kate Forbes welcomes ‘encouraging’ GDP growth of 0.4%

Output in consumer-facing services grew by 2.1%, while health, education and public services saw a fall of 1.2%

Insider UK · Apr 20, 2022

Finance Secretary denies government rushed ferry plans for party conference

Kate Forbes also said she doubted Jim McColl's assertion that the ferries could cost £400m

Insider UK · Mar 28, 2022

Kate Forbes hits back at former shipyard owner over claims ferries were given 'for political purposes'

The Finance Secretary blasted Jim McColl saying if it weren't for the Scottish Government then the yard on the Clyde would have went into administration.

Daily Record · Mar 28, 2022

Derek Mackay signed off on ferry contract but buck stops with me – Sturgeon

Douglas Ross presses First Minister for answers in Parliament

Insider UK · Mar 24, 2022

Scottish finance secretary Kate Forbes announces £2.1m training boost for Michelin Dundee

Ms Forbes visited the Dundee Scotland Innovation Parc to announce a seven-figure funding boost for a training academy specialising in green transport.

Daily Record · Mar 24, 2022

Plan to turn tyre factory into green transport hub gets £2.1 million boost

The money will go towards building new innovation labs and a skills academy

Insider UK · Mar 24, 2022

There is nothing in spring statement to reduce bills, says Kate Forbes

The Finance Secretary called for action on bills as well as an uprating of benefits by 6% ahead of the statement.

The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2022

Kate Forbes demands 'bold action' to tackle the cost of living crisis

In a letter to Chancellor Rishi Sunak, the Finance Secretary calls for immediate support for the Scottish economy

Insider UK · Mar 23, 2022