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John Swinney calls on parties to agree budget quickly

The Scottish Government’s tax and spending plans have been delayed as a result of the UK Budget.

Evening Standard

Retailers fear Scotland ‘less viable’ for investment without rates discount

Twelve groups and industry bodies have written to the Scottish Finance Secretary Shona Robison.

Evening Standard

Rachel Reeves rules out independence vote even if SNP wins Holyrood majority

Scottish Finance Secretary Shona Robison said the Chancellor had shown an ‘astonishing level of arrogance’ with the comment.

Evening Standard

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Keeping windfall tax is right thing to do, says Reeves amid concerns over jobs

The Chancellor responded to criticism from the sector and the Scottish Government following her decision to maintain the energy profits levy.

The Independent UK

Leaders hope budget funding will boost Labour in next year’s Scotland and Wales elections

Scottish Labour’s Anas Sarwar and the Welsh first minister, Eluned Morgan, both face humiliating defeat in next year’s elections, according to polling

The Guardian - UK

FM pledges more cash for tackling poverty after Reeves scraps two-child cap

First Minister John Swinney said money freed up by the Chancellor’s announcement would be used to help in the fight against child poverty.

The Independent UK

Scotland’s Finance Secretary lays out demands ahead of Budget

Shona Robison said the ‘process has been chaotic and mired in damaging uncertainty’.

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UK Budget process in ‘complete chaos’, says Scotland’s Finance Secretary

Reports suggest Chancellor Rachel Reeves has scrapped plans to hike income tax.

Evening Standard

Scotland ‘on track’ to issue first bonds in 2026-27, says Swinney

It comes after the Scottish Government was given the same high credit rating as the UK by two global agencies.

Evening Standard

Scotland a ‘safe bet’ for investors, Holyrood’s Finance Secretary insists

Shona Robison spoke out ahead of First Minister John Swinney announcing details of a bond scheme by the Scottish Government.

Evening Standard

Scottish Government handed same credit rating as UK ahead of bonds plan

Moody’s rated the Scottish Government as Aa3 while S&P Global rated it as AA.

Evening Standard

Shona Robison may ‘potentially revisit’ Scottish taxes in response to UK Budget

The Finance Secretary said the Scottish Government had a ‘very limited’ set of levers to respond.

Evening Standard

Scottish Finance Secretary requests urgent meeting with Chancellor before Budget

Shona Robison has asked to meet Rachel Reeves where she will set out her three tests for the upcoming Budget.

Evening Standard

Scotland demands £24.5m from Westminster for Trump and Vance visits

Treasury says trips were private while Scottish ministers point out US president met Keir Starmer and it had to stump up for extra policing

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Evening Standard

Scottish Government urges Treasury to reimburse £26m Trump and Vance visit cost

Scotland’s Finance Secretary has written to the Chief Secretary to the Treasury.

Evening Standard

We’ve reached our limits around tax in Scotland, says Robison

The Finance Secretary also suggested there are too many public sector bodies in Scotland.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Budget date confirmed as Shona Robison warns of 'difficult choices'

SCOTLAND'S Finance Secretary Shona Robison has warned “difficult choices” will be needed in next year’s Holyrood Budget, as she confirmed the…

The National (Scotland)

'Desperate': Russell Findlay claims Holyrood should not be consulted on leaving ECHR

RUSSELL Findlay’s claim that Holyrood should not be consulted if the UK leaves the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) has been branded…

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John Swinney refutes reports he will ask Reform UK for Budget deal

THE First Minister has refuted reports that he will enter into negotiations with Reform UK to pass the Scottish Budget.

Evening Standard

‘Unhelpful’ Budget date could delay Holyrood tax and spending plans to new year

Scottish Finance Secretary Shona Robison hit out after Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed she will outline her fiscal plans on November 26.

Evening Standard

Scotland’s deficit grew by £5.1bn, Government estimate shows

The report said ‘public finances in Scotland weakening, as expenditure grew faster than revenue’.

The National (Scotland)

GERS figures show Scottish Government revenue growing faster than spending

SCOTTISH Government revenue is growing faster than spending, new official figures show despite declining income from North Sea oil and gas.

The National (Scotland)

Shona Robison makes independence call after 'week of Westminster failure'

A WEEK of evidence has proven independence would deliver the best deal for Scotland, according to Finance Secretary Shona Robison.

Evening Standard

Ministers trying to drum up interest in Alexander Dennis orders, says Robison

The bus manufacturer has announced plans to potentially shutter its Scottish operations.

The National (Scotland)

UK ministers urged to increase Scottish Government capital borrowing limits

A committee of MPs has told the UK Government to look at increasing the Scottish Government’s capital borrowing limits ...

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