4 hours ago Swinney refuses to rule out freeze on tax thresholds in Scottish budget

The First Minister said he would not comment on what would be in the upcoming budget but added that investment in public services was vital.

Economics

11 hours ago Freeze on £12,570 personal tax allowance threshold could be extended at Autumn Budget

The freeze on the Personal Allowance is due to end in 2028.

Economics

12 hours ago Nationwide school strike threat after action targeting John Swinney's constituency

Shona Robison says there is no more money to strike a pay deal, as schools across Perth and Kinross close for a fortnight

Events

12 hours ago Here comes the Budget pain! From a 'tax on jobs' to raiding your pension pot and freezing thresholds AGAIN

Fears are mounting that Rachel Reeves will impose one of the biggest tax hikes in history at the Budget.

Economics

13 hours ago Schools across First Minister John Swinney's constituency close for strike action

Shona Robison says there is no more money to strike a pay deal, as schools across Perth and Kinross close for a fortnight

Politics

13 hours ago School strikes in John Swinney's constituency start today amid payment dispute

The strikes targeting Perth and Kinross over the next fortnight come after Unison members in non-teaching roles rejected a pay deal#.

Events

32 hours ago Budget 2024 latest: ‘Big and difficult choices’ warns health secretary as tax threshold freeze not ruled out

Speculation is mounting ahead of 30 October

Events

34 hours ago Government minister refuses to rule out extending income tax threshold freeze

Rachel Reeves is due to deliver her budget at the end of the month

Politics

34 hours ago Senior minister declines to rule out extending freeze on income tax thresholds

Wes Streeting also stressed the need for reform as well as investment in the NHS

Politics