2 h. ago Budget plans aim to help families when they need it most, insists John Swinney

The Scottish First Minister has hailed his Government’s tax and spending plans for 2026-27, which were unveiled at Holyrood on Tuesday.

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14 h. ago Former Office for Budget Responsibility boss accuses Labour of not being completely honest about plans to raise tax during the General Election

Richard Hughes, the former chair of the Office for BudgetResponsibility, said that Labour's manifesto was 'nothing like' what the party has actually done in Government.

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21 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.

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45 h. ago US plan to exploit Venezuela’s oil could eat up 13% of carbon budget to keep 1.5C limit

Exclusive: ClimatePartner analysis shows how move would risk plunging Earth further into climate catastropheUS plans to exploit Venezuela’s oil reserves could by 2050 consume more than a tenth of the world’s remaining carbon budget to limit global heating to 1.5C, according to an exclusive analysis.The calculation highlights how any moves to further exploit the South American nation’s oil reserves – the largest in the world, at least on paper – would put increasing pressure on climate goals, and risk plunging the Earth further into climate catastrophe. Continue reading...

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3 d. 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.

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5 d. ago Government should say which capital projects will be scrapped – think tank

The Scottish Government will publish its infrastructure plan on Tuesday alongside the budget.

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5 d. ago SNP Budget plans certain to pass after Labour says it will not oppose

Anas Sarwar confirmed his party will not vote against the proposals

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7 d. ago NI’s Finance Minister publishes draft budget despite ongoing impasse over plan

The DUP rejected John O’Dowd’s spending proposals as ‘deeply flawed’.

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7 d. ago London City Council cancels special meeting on emergency budget and pay plan

London City Council cancels special meeting on emergency budget and pay plan  WTVQ

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8 d. ago London City Council to hold special meeting on emergency budget and pay plan

London City Council to hold special meeting on emergency budget and pay plan  WTVQ

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1 week ago Why home maintenance deserves a spot in the annual health and budget plans

Experts say home care can affect your health and finances

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2 w. ago Rangers boss Danny Rohl issues major John Souttar contract update as he insists Gers go into Celtic derby full of belief

DANNY ROHL has issued an update on talks with John Souttar over a new contract. The Scotland defender, 29, is out of contract at the end of the season but Rohl is keen to tie him down long-term. He made his first start since November against St Mirren at Ibrox and will be looking to...

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3 w. ago You can bag one week holiday to Portugal, Cyprus or Spain from just £17 a night

If you’re ready to plan a 2026 escape without blowing the budget, Loveholidays has launched a huge sale.

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3 w. ago A fifth of Britons regret actions they made in a panic before the Budget

Concerns ranged from a cut to cash Isas, which did arrive, to fears the Chancellor would also take an axe to pension lump sum allowances, which did not.

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3 w. ago Plans show £60m ‘gap’ in Reform council’s budget even with council tax increase

Kent County Council was won by Reform at local elections in May, when their candidates promised to cut council spending and keep taxes low.

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4 w. ago Stormont Executive agrees to set aside £119m for PSNI data breach payouts

The Executive is also understood to be continuing to discuss plans for its first multi-year budget in more than a decade.

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4 w. ago The best ways to plan an affordable party, according to experts

‘Guests remember how welcoming the event felt, not how much you spent,’ one expert said

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