7 h. ago ‘Brighter future’ ahead for Scots under Budget plans, claims Shona Robison

The Scottish Finance Secretary has unveiled her draft tax and spending plans for 2026-27.

Politics

8 h. ago Business rates relief package a ‘sticking plaster’, Scottish ministers warned

Finance Secretary Shona Robison has announced her Budget for 2026-27.

Events

9 h. ago Scottish budget LIVE: Income tax thresholds adjusted, mansion tax introduced and child payments increased

Follow along live as Finance Secretary Shona Robison sets out the 2026/27 budget.

Economics

9 h. ago How the Scottish Budget affects you – from Child Payment increase to new council tax bands

SCOTTISH Government Finance Secretary Shona Robison today unveiled the SNP's Budget for the year from April, as Holyrood gears up for May's election. The Nats minister had around £750million more than expected due to extra cash from the Treasury and better forecasts. But with mounting spending on devolved benefits and public sector pay, SNP chiefs...

Economics

14 h. ago Scottish budget LIVE: Shona Robison to unveil SNP spending for 2026/27

Follow along live as Finance Secretary Shona Robison sets out the 2026/27 budget.

Economics

20 h. ago SNP told to put Scotland above 'political survival' in last Holyrood Budget before election

Shona Robison will announce the Scottish Government's spending plans for the 12 months ahead in a statement at Holyrood today.

Politics

67 h. ago As fiscal black hole looms, a 'giveaway' Scottish Budget would be a scandal

Voters may react badly if Finance Secretary Shona Robison’s last Budget ignores the government’s financial problems

Politics

67 h. ago Scottish Budget: What to expect in SNP's spending plans as Holyrood election looms

Shona Robison will deliver her final Scottish Budget this week.

Politics

68 h. ago Scots firefighters warn lives will be lost if service hit with more cuts

The warning comes ahead of Tuesday's Scottish Budget where SNP Finance Secretary Shona Robison will set out the government's spending plans.

Events

5 d. ago Labour will not block the Scottish Government’s Holyrood budget, says Sarwar

Finance Secretary Shona Robison will lay out her tax and spending plans on Tuesday.

Politics

1 week ago Scotland's firefighters suffering low morale due to 'crushing' budget constraints

EXCLUSIVE: Shona Robison is being urged to announce "significant" investment in the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service or risk public safety being undermined.

Sport

4 w. ago Save Scotland's high streets: Why SNP can't ignore this urgent plea for help

Finance Secretary Shona Robison needs to realise that the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors are not crying wolf about their problems

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