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'Some nerve': John Swinney and Russell Findlay clash during heated FMQs Budget debate

RUSSELL Findlay has been told he has “some nerve” by the First Minister during a heated debate on the Budget at FMQs ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 31, 2024

Extra Budget cash for Scotland will not see two-child cap axed, Robison suggests

The Scottish Finance Secretary also appeared to indicate the money will not be used to restore universal winter fuel payments to pensioners.

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2024

Taxing the land not the buildings: How a land tax could work in Scotland

LAND in Scotland is considered to be the country’s largest store of untaxed wealth, with calls for a reform of the system claiming it could bring…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 31, 2024

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Lack of local tax reform 'one of Holyrood's biggest failures', Patrick Harvie says

THE fact that the Scottish Government has not yet reformed local authority taxation is “one of the biggest failures of devolution,” the ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 31, 2024

R&A agrees to deal to hold major championships in Scotland as part of 11-year agreement

A total of 14 championships will be held in Scotland across various venues during the term of the partnership.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 30, 2024

Scottish Government gives cautious welcome to Labour Budget

THE Scottish Government has given a cautious welcome to spending pledges in the Budget.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 30, 2024

Chancellor: Budget gives Holyrood its largest ever real-terms funding settlement

Rachel Reeves said the Scottish Government will receive an additional £3.4 billion in 2025-26 due to her tax and spending decisions.

Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2024

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Budget means 'additional £3.4 billion for Scottish Government', Chancellor says

THERE will be an “additional” £3.4 billion for the Scottish Government as a result of the Labour Budget, the Chancellor has claimed ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 30, 2024

Scottish Labour MP asks Keir Starmer to cut back devolution to control SNP's Budget

A SCOTTISH Labour MP has asked the Prime Minister to roll back devolution and constrain how the SNP Government spends its Budget ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 30, 2024

Labour minister demands SNP 'build houses' to boost immigration to Scotland

A LABOUR minister has demanded the SNP “build houses” to boost migration to Scotland ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 30, 2024

Joint calls for Chancellor to end austerity and invest in Scotland ahead of UK Budget

THERE have been joint calls for Labour to end austerity measures, invest more in public finances, and tax the super-rich ahead of the Autumn…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 30, 2024

Health experts set out necessary action to drive down deaths in Scotland

Non-Communicable Disease Alliance Scotland has set out a 10-year vision seeking to fundamentally change Scotland’s poor health.

The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2024

Budget must ‘immediately and significantly’ increase cash for Scotland – Swinney

The First Minister was speaking ahead of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s statement outlining her tax and spending plans.

Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2024

John Swinney gives statement amid row over Nicola Sturgeon probe legal advice

FIRST Minister John Swinney has given a statement to Holyrood after the Scottish Government published legal advice relating to the independent…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 29, 2024

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The National (Scotland) · Oct 29, 2024

John Swinney won't attend Alex Salmond's funeral 'in line with family's wishes'

THE Scottish Government has confirmed the First Minister will not attend Alex Salmond’s funeral on Tuesday...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 29, 2024

How the poll tax paved the way for council tax – and Margaret Thatcher's downfall

CONSIDER for a second if the Scottish Government introduced a replacement for council tax that was so unpopular it led to riots across the country…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 29, 2024

Why has the Scottish Government failed to reform council tax?

THE first and only really substantive reform to council tax in Scotland since the creation of the Scottish Parliament has been rate changes…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 29, 2024

A history of the SNP's pledge to reform council tax

THE SNP first pledged to reform council tax before they even came into government in 2007. So, what happened since then?

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Evening Standard · Oct 29, 2024

Increase capital cash in Budget, Robison tells Chancellor Reeves

The Chancellor will lay out her Budget on Wednesday.

Evening Standard · Oct 28, 2024

Views sought on reforms to energy infrastructure planning

The Government says the changes will make the system for considering large energy projects more efficient.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 28, 2024

Scots would be 'perfectly happy' to see end of free prescriptions, Tory leader says

SCOTS would be “perfectly happy” to see the end of universal free prescriptions from the NHS, the Scottish Tory leader has claimed ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 28, 2024

John Swinney calls for end to 'unfair' strikes targeting schools in his constituency

SCOTLAND'S First Minister has called for an end to strike action targeting his constituency ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 28, 2024

SNP hail Labour reforms to Scottish planning laws on energy

REFORMS to energy planning rules aimed at accelerating new clean power developments have been unveiled by the Scottish and UK governments.

Evening Standard · Oct 28, 2024

Swinney calls for end to strikes targeting schools in his constituency

Primary schools and nurseries have faced disruption since last week.

Evening Standard · Oct 28, 2024

Sarwar says Labour will ‘end austerity’ as he challenges SNP ministers on Budget

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar spoke out as Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares to deliver the Budget on Wednesday.

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