4 h. ago John Swinney sets deadline on Scotland grooming gangs inquiry final decision

John Swinney has revealed when he will confirm whether Scotland will hold a public inquiry into grooming gangs

Events

5 h. ago John Swinney urged to rule out replicating 'punitive' landlord tax hike in Scotland

It comes after a tax increase was announced as part of the UK Budget

Politics

5 h. ago John Swinney to make decision on Scottish grooming gangs probe by Christmas

The First Minister met police chiefs earlier this week to hear about the scale of the problem.

Events

6 h. ago Expert gives five tips on how to start investing – rather than relying on savings after cash ISA cut

The Budget reduced savers’ allowance for cash ISAs to £12,000 a year – but would you be better off investing anyway?

Economics

7 h. ago Hidden hit to your savings that you didn’t notice in the Budget

Most of the Budget attention in regards to saving was focused on cash ISAs - but another announcement could also dent your cash

Economics

7 h. ago John Swinney told extra Budget cash should be spent on offering free school meals to more Scots pupils

EXCLUSIVE: Ross Greer said the benefits of providing free school meals to more pupils were "unquestionable."

Economics

8 h. ago Martin Lewis reveals Budget 'wrong move' that will impact millions

Good Morning Britain's Martin Lewis has opened up about what the Budget means for those at home, revealing how the new cash ISA policy will impact those hoping to save

Economics

8 h. ago Rachel Reeves tells SNP to forget second referendum on independence and focus on bringing down NHS waiting lists

John Swinney has argued his party would have a mandate to stage an IndyRef2 if it wins a majority of MSPs at next May's election.

Politics

25 h. ago FM pledges more cash for tackling poverty after Reeves scraps two

First Minister John Swinney said money freed up by the Chancellor’s announcement would be used to help in the fight against child poverty.

Politics

26 h. ago Budget 2025 live: Reeves claims freezing tax thresholds in budget does not breach manifesto pledge

Chancellor says she will not ‘get into semantics’ when questioned on issue after her statementAt a glance: the key points from the budgetHow does freezing income tax thresholds affect you?Paul Nowak, the TUC general secretary, has rejected the concerns raised by the Resolution Foundation (see 9.54am) about the rise in the minimum wage rates. Asked about the thinktank’s comments, Nowak told Times Radio:I don’t accept those concerns ...First of all, that recommendation is based on the Low Pay Commission, which brings together employers, unions, independent experts, they’re tasked with making a recommendation on the minimum wage, which balances getting money into people’s pockets and the impact on unemployment. Continue reading...

Economics

26 h. ago How to protect yourself from Rachel Reeves and her shambolic, cash

A dog's dinner of a Budget on so many levels after weeks of twisting and turning by the Chancellor as she sought to fill a black hole in the nation's finances of her own making.

Politics

26 h. ago John Swinney urged to use extra Budget cash on reducing child poverty levels in Scotland

Campaigners have called on the First Minister to “come good” on previous commitments to use the money earmarked for mitigating the two-child cap on tackling child poverty.

Economics

26 h. ago Protect your savings with these expert tips as Cash ISA cut confirmed in Budget

The Chancellor's plan to reduce the annual tax-free Cash ISA allowance from £20,000 to £12,000 for those under 65 has prompted experts to share their top tips for protecting your savings

Economics

27 h. ago Savings expert reveals how to protect your cash from the Budget bombshell

I’m a savings expert – and here’s how to shield your hard-earned cash from the Budget bombshell.

Economics

28 h. ago From mansion tax to cash ISA changes: Key announcements in Reeves’ Budget

The chancellor has unveiled £26bn worth of tax rises in the Commons as she attempts to plug a multi-billion pound gap in Britain’s ailing public finances

Economics

29 h. ago Your cash ISA options after Rachel Reeves’s Budget cut – and the exemption you need to know about

A cut to the cash ISA limit doesn’t have to have a negative impact on your savings or your future

Economics

29 h. ago Budget 2025 live: Rachel Reeves sets out tax rises and council tax changes as OBR apologises for leaking details

Office for Budget Responsibility blames ‘technical error’ after forecasts were published before chancellor gave her statementAt a glance: the key points from the budgetPaul Nowak, the TUC general secretary, has rejected the concerns raised by the Resolution Foundation (see 9.54am) about the rise in the minimum wage rates. Asked about the thinktank’s comments, Nowak told Times Radio:I don’t accept those concerns ...First of all, that recommendation is based on the Low Pay Commission, which brings together employers, unions, independent experts, they’re tasked with making a recommendation on the minimum wage, which balances getting money into people’s pockets and the impact on unemployment. Continue reading...

Economics

29 h. ago How the Budget affects YOU: Cash ISAs, income tax, pensions and benefits

Rachel Reeves's second Budget has been revealed ahead of time by the unexpected early publication of the Budget watchdog's analysis.

Economics

30 h. ago Cash Isa allowance slashed to £12,000 for under 65s in the Budget

The Chancellor has decided to cut the cash Isa allowance as part of a plan to divert billions of pounds sitting in savings accounts into investments.

Economics

30 h. ago From mansion tax to cash ISA changes: Key takeaways from Reeves’ Budget

The chancellor has unveiled £26bn worth of tax rises in the Commons as she attempts to plug a multi-billion pound gap in Britain’s ailing public finances

Economics