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UK national insurance hike is inexplicable if growth is target, says Robison

Scotland’s Finance Secretary said the increase was bad for both business and public services.

Evening Standard

MSPs will have to ‘reckon’ with impact of UK Government cuts, says Robison

The Scottish Government’s Finance Secretary was speaking in response to the Chancellor’s spring statement last week.

The Independent UK

Rachel Reeves throttling Scottish economy, experts warn

LABOUR Chancellor Rachel Reeves has throttled Scotland’s economic growth, according to new expert analysis.

The National (Scotland)

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'It's a gamble': Economist gives verdict on UK Government benefit cuts

The UK Government is unlikely to see a boost in employment rates on the back of making cuts to disability benefits, an economic expert has said.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government will ‘look at every lever’ to avoid benefit cuts – Robison

It came after the Chancellor outlined cuts of almost £5 billion in her spring statement on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

Breakdown in staff relations putting hospital patients at risk, review finds

The study of three emergency departments at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde health board also found an ‘unacceptable normalisation’ of corridor care.

The Independent UK

We’ll have to ‘turbocharge’ efficiency drive after welfare cuts – Shona Robison

The Finance Secretary said the Chancellor’s decisions amounted to ‘austerity on stilts’.

Evening Standard

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Holyrood block grant to be cut as a result of Reeves’s welfare changes – Robison

The Scottish Finance Secretary addressed MSPs after the Chancellor’s spring statement on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

Scotland faces '£900m in cuts due to Chancellor's statement', expert analysis warns

SCOTLAND'S top respected financial institution has given an initial verdict on Rachel Reeves's Spring Statement, noting "significant…

The National (Scotland)

Rachel Reeves urged to prioritise public spending in UK spring statement

CHANCELLOR Rachel Reeves is being urged to prioritise “vital” funding for public services and reject the “failed approach of austerity” as…

The National (Scotland)

SNP MP announces plans to stand in Holyrood election

An SNP MP has announced his intention to stand in next year's Holyrood election ...

The National (Scotland)

SNP MP denies 'talent drain' with more than 20 party MSPs to quit in 2026

THERE is a “huge amount of talent” among proposed SNP candidates for next year’s Holyrood election despite a raft of resigning MSPs ...

The National (Scotland)

SNP proposed candidates for Holyrood election show ‘huge’ talent, says Blackman

Former health secretary Michael Matheson is the latest MSP to announce he will not stand next year.

Evening Standard

Swinney hails ‘phenomenal contribution’ of senior ministers set to step down

Finance Secretary Shona Robison and Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop have both said they will not stand for election in 2026.

Evening Standard

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Evening Standard

Two senior Scottish Government ministers to quit Holyrood at 2026 election

Finance Secretary Shona Robison and Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop were both first elected when the Scottish Parliament was established in 1999.

Evening Standard

Scotland’s Finance Secretary announces plans to quit Holyrood in 2026

Shona Robison said she would not stand for election again to the Scottish Parliament in next May’s elections.

The National (Scotland)

Shona Robison to stand down as an MSP at next election

SHONA Robison is to step down as an MSP at the next Holyrood election.

Evening Standard

SNP Budget plans approved with Greens, Lib Dems and Alba support

Ministers highlighted record spending for the NHS and councils in the £63 billion budget settlement.

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The National (Scotland)

What is in the Scottish Budget for 2025/26?

THE Scottish Budget for 2025/26 is set to clear its final hurdle at Holyrood today.

The National (Scotland)

SNP MSP tells Shona Robison voluntary pay freeze is ‘bonkers’

THE Scottish Government’s policy of not giving annual pay increases to ministers has been branded “bonkers” by an SNP MSP.

The National (Scotland)

Public sector pay in Scotland outstrips rest of UK

Public sector pay in Scotland is higher than the rest of the UK, new research has found.

The National (Scotland)

How much will my council tax increase by and when will I find out?

WITH the council tax freeze imposed last year to come to an end this April, Scots across the country are facing various tax increases.

The Guardian - UK

SNP avoids early election as it wins backing for budget at Holyrood

Scottish parliament supports minority government’s tax and spending plans after intensive negotiations

The National (Scotland)

SNP Government pledges £144m to mitigate Labour tax rises on Scottish councils

THE SNP Government will provide Scottish councils with tens of millions of pounds in a bid to mitigate the cost of tax hikes imposed by Labour at…

The National (Scotland)

Labour urged to stop standing on 'political sidelines' and back Budget

FINANCE Secretary Shona Robison has urged Labour to stop standing on the “political sidelines” and back the Scottish Government’s Budget to…

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