17 h. ago Finance Secretary Shona Robison confirms date for the 2026/27 Scottish Budget

The Budget will be published later due to the delayed UK Autumn Statement

Economics

1 week ago Anas Sarwar's woes are about to get worse but Labour still has path to victory

Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon says the UK Budget will compound Scottish Labour's electoral problems.

Events

1 week ago Anas Sarwar attacks 'doom loop' UK watchdog over fears of £30bn of Budget tax rises

EXCLUSIVE: The Scottish Labour leader rounded on the Office of Budget Responsibility over its economic forecasts party figures believe are damaging the UK Government.

Economics

1 week ago Every part of Government should be focused on economic growth to transform UK

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar is correct to call in for the OBR to have its wings clipped, says Record View.

Politics

1 week ago John Swinney 'will not strike deal' with Reform to pass the Scottish budget

John Swinney said he would listen to Reform’s Graham Simpson in the chamber - but no budget deal will be struck with the party

Economics

1 week ago Delayed Scottish Budget publication date revealed, due to 'incredibly unhelpful' UK Autumn Statement

Finance Secretary Shona Robison previously blamed the ‘unhelpful’ timing of the UK Autumn Statement

Politics

2 w. ago 'Do not cut our funding': Mental health charities plea with Scottish Government support in upcoming budget

The Scotsman speaks to metal health charities about how they are filling the gaps caused by long NHS waiting lists.

Politics

4 w. ago Millions handed out in golden goodbyes to public sector officials could have fixed roads

"Four million pounds might be a tiny fraction of the Scottish Government’s budget but it could still have fixed a lot of roads or pavements."

Politics