2 h. ago Scottish budget LIVE: Shona Robison to unveil SNP spending for 2026/27

Follow along live as Finance Secretary Shona Robison sets out the 2026/27 budget.

Economics

3 h. ago Scottish Budget LIVE as half of Scots question value of higher taxes imposed by SNP Government

Shona Robinson is set to announce the final Holyrood Budget before Scots go to the polls in May for an election that could redraw the political map.

Politics

21 h. ago Scottish Budget: Anas Sarwar in demand to 'unleash housebuilding' for cost of living 'meaningful change'

Anas Sarwar has called for “structural, meaningful change” for families facing the cost-of-living crisis

Economics

23 h. ago Swinney will still ‘work very hard’ to win backing for Scottish Budget

While Labour has already indicated it will not block the Scottish Budget, the First Minister said his Government is still in talks with other parties.

Economics

24 h. ago Labour ‘not in strong negotiating position’ over Budget, says Sarwar

Scottish Labour MSPs are expected to abstain on the Budget, effectively allowing it to pass.

Events

24 h. ago Scottish Budget: How a zero income tax rate for Scotland's young entrepreneurs would create thousands of jobs

Scotland’s economy is flat-lining but there is a way to kickstart a job-creating business revolution

Economics

25 h. ago Scotland's best places to live 'if you are under 35' named as city tops list

It was praised for its "pubs, music venues and weeknight nightlife".

Politics

30 h. ago 'Decimated': Call for Scots colleges to receive extra 'emergency' £50 million in Scottish budget

The Scottish Tories say colleges should be granted an extra £50 million in the budget to bring them back from a financial cliff edge

Economics

32 h. ago SNP Government Budget will be focused on the priorities of Scots

In his regular column for the Record, the First Minister looks ahead to the Scottish Government Budget.

Politics

36 h. ago Care sector may become ‘irreparably broken’ without more support, union says

Unite says healthcare funding from the previous Budget could have been better spent on support for those in need of care.

Politics

54 h. ago Scottish Budget: Why SNP is going to have to put up income tax for most of us or make devastating cuts

Don’t expect any big tax shocks in the Scottish Budget, but sooner or later, politicians are going to have to be honest about the government’s difficult fiscal position

Economics

54 h. ago As fiscal black hole looms, a 'giveaway' Scottish Budget would be a scandal

Voters may react badly if Finance Secretary Shona Robison’s last Budget ignores the government’s financial problems

Politics

54 h. 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.

Politics

56 h. ago Scots firefighters warn lives will be lost if service hit with more cuts

The warning comes ahead of Tuesday's Scottish Budget where SNP Finance Secretary Shona Robison will set out the government's spending plans.

Events

3 d. ago Snow in Scotland LIVE as two winter storms to batter country this weekend

The wintry start to 2026 shows little sign of letting up, after a week dominated by Met Office weather warnings with some schools closed for five days.

Events

3 d. ago Snow in Scotland LIVE as Met Office issues amber warning with power cuts 'likely'

The wintry start to 2026 shows little sign of letting up, after a week dominated by Met Office weather warnings with some schools closed for five days.

Events

3 d. ago Funding a 'constant, indeterminate challenge' for Scottish Ballet's future as Budget looms

The Scottish Government is to deliver its Budget on Tuesday

Economics

4 d. ago Skye Newman wins BBC Radio 1's Sound of 2026 – here's how you can see her live in Scotland

BBC Radio 1’s Sound of 2026 winner Skye Newman is already set to play Glasgow twice this year.

Politics

4 d. ago Scotland Weather LIVE: Flights cancelled, schools closed and more snow forecast as Storm Goretti wreaks havoc

A yellow alert is in force for most of Scotland today.

Society

4 d. ago Scotland weather LIVE: More heavy snow and icy conditions over weekend as new yellow warning issued

A yellow alert is in force for most of Scotland until 3pm tomorrow.

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