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Scottish Government economic strategy branded a 'missed opportunity'

Kate Forbes used a speech today to claim Scotland faced a choice whether to "lead or lag behind" other successful economies.

Daily Record · Mar 1, 2022

New economic strategy for Scotland aims to 'outperform the last decade'

Scottish Finance Secretary Kate Forbes to unveil plans that will build on Scotland's 'rich history of innovation and invention'

Edinburgh Live · Feb 27, 2022

Council tax rise hike from April as Glasgow becomes latest area to impose

Council tax was frozen across Scotland last year but Finance Secretary Kate Forbes gave local authorities the freedom to increase it as much as they liked for the 2022 financial year.

Daily Record · Feb 17, 2022

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SNP Green Government could have given £600 to low income families - but gave cash to the well off

Criticism is mounting of the Scottish Government's policy of giving 73% of all households £150 to address the cost of living crisis

Daily Record · Feb 17, 2022

Tackling sexism should start at Holyrood if Scottish Government are serious about dealing with issue

Too often women feel in a man’s world that they must behave like a silverback and prove their cohones match any man’s.

Daily Record · Feb 16, 2022

Holyrood owes it to mothers and mums-to-be to ensure they can serve Scotland

Changes to the Scottish Parliament brought about by the pandemic should be made permanent to ensure MSPs from all walks of life can continue to represent us, writes Record View.

Daily Record · Feb 15, 2022

Finance secretary Kate Forbes delivered key Scottish budget speech in throes of morning sickness

In an exclusive interview with the Daily Record, Forbes talks frankly about being a step-mum and being Scotland's first cabinet minister to take maternity leave.

Daily Record · Feb 15, 2022

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SNP forced to defend controversial free ports plan branded 'corporate giveaway' by Greens

The Scottish Government was formerly against the creation of freeports but has now backed the Tory initiative.

Daily Record · Feb 14, 2022

Kate Forbes defends 'untargeted' £150 household energy discount scheme

The Scottish Finance Secretary said the council tax discount was the quickest way to get the cash into the hands of as many people as possible who needed support.

Daily Record · Feb 11, 2022

Help pledged for people struggling to make ends meet as living costs spike

Finance secretary says £150 payments will help - but are not enough

Daily Record · Feb 11, 2022

Martin Lewis confirms £150 Council Tax rebate for Scots in April to help with cost of living crisis

Some 1.85m people will receive the money to offset soaring energy bills this year.

Daily Record · Feb 11, 2022

Most Scottish households to get £150 cost of living payment – amid warning over ‘repeating UK mistakes’

Anti-poverty charities say the scheme ‘mirrors the UK government’s misguided approach’

The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2022

Scotland’s ‘timid’ £150 council tax rebate disappointing, say charities

Anti-poverty groups say mirroring England’s approach to fuel cost crisis is missed opportunity

The Guardian - UK · Feb 10, 2022

Financial support for businesses outlined ‘to bridge resilience to recovery’

Scottish Finance Secretary Kate Forbes announced the move as MSPs debated her Budget.

The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2022

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The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2022

£150 council tax rebates confirmed for most Scots households

Finance Secretary Kate Forbes announced three sets of measures to support people with the cost of living crisis.

Daily Record · Feb 10, 2022

Scots households to receive £150 under cost of living plan unveiled by SNP Green Government

The plan was announced by Scottish Government Finance Secretary Kate Forbes

Insider UK · Feb 10, 2022

Cost of living support to be outlined in Scottish budget debate

Forbes plans to outline the final tranche of business support as part of a £300m package for firms impacted by Covid

The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2022

Kate Forbes: There is no extra money for Scotland from council tax rebate

The Scottish Finance Secretary echoed comments from Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford.

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The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2022

Kate Forbes first member of Scottish cabinet to take maternity leave

The Finance and Economy Secretary announced she is expecting her first child in the summer.

The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2022

Finance Secretary Kate Forbes ‘delighted’ to be pregnant

The cabinet minister is planning to take maternity leave from her role in the Scottish Government.

Daily Record · Feb 8, 2022

SNP finance secretary Kate Forbes announces she is expecting a baby this summer

Forbes is the first serving Cabinet Secretary in the Scottish Government to take maternity leave.

Insider UK · Feb 4, 2022

Finance Secretary stresses need for more Scottish fiscal flexibility

Forbes called for more financial powers as part of the forthcoming framework review

The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2022

Finance Secretary stresses need for more fiscal flexibility for Scotland

Kate Forbes had a ‘constructive’ talk with Chief Secretary to the Treasury Simon Clarke.

The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2022

Alex Salmond urges Scottish Government to fund a council tax freeze

The former first minister and now Alba Party leader has written to Finance Minister Kate Forbes on the issue.

The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2022

Scotland’s councils to get extra £120m in funding, Forbes announces

The increase is the equivalent of a 4% rise in council tax.

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