32 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

7 d. ago Scots Tory leader Russell Findlay right to call out SNP over Scotland's eye

Economic growth, not extra benefits, is the best way to address Scotland’s poverty problem

Politics

8 d. ago Russell Findlay: SNP benefits system a 'fraudsters' charter'

The Scottish Conservatives say the current social security system is ‘unsustainable’ as it is projected to reach £10 billion by the end of the decade.

Politics

9 d. ago Flower of Scotland lyrics are 'cringe', says Scottish Tory leader

Russell Findlay backed calls to replace the anthem

Politics

9 d. ago Russell Findlay reveals Scottish Tories' Holyrood election focus as constitution takes back seat

Russell Findlay faces his party suffering a difficult Holyrood election, according to the polls.

Politics

3 w. ago Shouty Swinney ends year with mudslinging FMQs as SNP's record takes back seat at Holyrood

As a hostile Holyrood breaks for a well-needed breather - will the toxicity continue into next year’s election campaign?

Politics