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When Scotland’s finance secretary, Shona Robison, delivered the Scottish budget for 2026-27 on January 13, she framed it as a budget for families that would ease pressure on household finances. Coming only a few months before the Scottish parliamentary elections in May, this budget is especially significant.

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AI's role in finance is evolving, and finance teams must now focus on delivering tangible results.

Facing record demand and ‘hand-to-mouth’ funding, advice workers tell The Independent how they are bearing the brunt of the UK’s relentless cost of living crisis

Politicians call for more infrastructure funding amid anger that county is seen as ‘holiday playground’

The L0 Series train being developed by Japan currently is likely to reach speeds of up to 603.5kmh, making it the world’s fastest train.

Having thus far taken a highly cautious line with the capricious Donald Trump, Keir Starmer broke with the US president this week over the latter’s desire to acquire Greenland.

Region has higher share of net zero economic output, data shows, and Labour leaders fear Reform would dismantle industry if it wins power

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The UK government has announced a £1.5 billion funding package for the arts, which it says marks a turning point after a decade of underinvestment. Spread across five years from 2025 to 2030, the money includes £600 million for national museums and other organisations backed by the Department for Culture,…

According to official UK figures, 405 of the 457 British casualties who died in Afghanistan were killed in hostile military action.