18 h. ago GERS figures: Scotland's public spending deficit rises by more than £5 billion

There was an estimated deficit of 11.7 per cent of GDP in 2024/25, compared to 5.1 per cent for the UK

Economics

20 h. ago Scots benefitting from 'economic strength' of UK as public spending remains higher north of the Border

The annual GERs report warned public finances in Scotland are "weakening" as expenditure grew faster than revenue.

Economics

21 h. ago GERS figures: Scotland's public spending deficit rises to £26.5 billion

There was an estimated deficit of 11.7 per cent of GDP in 2024/25, compared to 5.1 per cent for the UK

Economics

55 h. ago Why mounting costs mean recent retail growth ‘barely touches the sides’

July retail sales were up 2.5 per cent on 2024 but they were not close to covering the the last budget’s £7 billion in new costs on the sector

Politics

64 h. ago Child Benefit: UK parents warned to act within days to beat HMRC 2025 deadline and avoid losing payments

Miss the Deadline and you could wave goodbye to thousands in support 💸

Events

64 h. ago Grouse shooting’s contribution celebrated, but muirburn licensing risks benefits

Scotland’s largest shooting and conservation organisation, the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) is marking the start of the red grouse season by celebrating the enormous economic, social, and environmental contributions that grouse shooting makes to Scotland.

Events

5 d. ago Over a thousand families in West Lothian with more than two children will benefit from Scottish Government payment

It will be introduced in March 2026 and support low-income families affected by the UK cap

Politics

6 d. ago Scots carers waiting twice as long for key benefit as people living in England

EXCLUSIVE: Average processing times for Carer Support Payment have jumped to over 50 days.

Politics

6 d. ago ALEX BRUMMER: This does nothing to fix our chronic welfare addiction

The reality is that Prime Minister Keir Starmer's tax-and-spend agenda and the greed of disruptive unions in the public sector are gutting the British economy.

Politics

7 d. ago Rachel Reeves faces ‘impossible trilemma’ and must raise taxes or cut spending to plug £50bn black hole

Leading economists say the chancellor may have to raise taxes, cut public spending or tear up her fiscal rules

Economics

7 d. ago Rachel Reeves faces ‘impossible trilemma’ and must raise taxes or cut spending to plug £41bn black hole

Leading economists say the chancellor may have to raise taxes, cut public spending or tear up her fiscal rules

Economics

8 d. ago Reeves warned she must raise taxes or cut spending to plug £41bn black hole

Leading economists say the chancellor may have to raise taxes, cut public spending or tear up her fiscal rules

Economics

4 w. ago Scott Brown benefits from Celtic cooperation agreement U turn as Queen's Park link up ditched over 'issues'

Ayr United are in talks over an agreement with the Premiership champions with the first player to make the move already earmarked

Politics