64 m. ago Will London introduce a tourist tax? New modelling says it could raise £350m a year

Overcrowding, environmental damage, and strained infrastructure: could a tourist tax be the capital’s solution?

Economics

70 m. ago Linlithgow MSP welcomes government's commitment to proposed Winchburgh station

As part of the Scottish Budget at Holyrood, the government confirmed their commitment to delivering a train station for the West Lothian town.

Politics

5 h. ago Scottish Budget 2026: Funding gap so wide there was next to nothing in giveaways

Totemic, cynical politics and hollow child poverty eradication claim

Economics

6 h. ago Scottish Budget: The truth behind the SNP's big claim about income tax

Don’t be fooled into thinking that Scotland is a low-tax country by talk of 55 per cent of people paying less than those south of the border

Economics

14 h. ago From nurses to shop workers – what the Scottish Budget means for YOU

THE Budget was unveiled at Holy-rood yesterday, with hard-working Scottish Sun readers finding out how it will impact their bank balances. And financial expert Lewis Crompton reckons there’s no major boost for the majority of Scots with rising costs likely to offset any small gains. “But energy and fuel prices haven’t changed for people not...

Economics

18 h. ago Robison cannot say if five more national treatment centres will be delivered

The infrastructure pipeline was published alongside Tuesday’s Budget, leaving out the national treatment centres.

Politics

18 h. ago Scottish budget as it happened: Income tax, mansion tax and breakfast clubs

Scottish budget as it happened: Income tax, mansion tax and breakfast clubs

Economics

19 h. ago Scottish Budget: Fresh focus on fixed links between Scottish islands

Campaigns have been running for years across Scotland’s northern isles to improve inter-island connections

Politics

19 h. ago ‘Brighter future’ ahead for Scots under Budget plans, claims Shona Robison

The Scottish Finance Secretary has unveiled her draft tax and spending plans for 2026-27.

Politics

19 h. ago Lower and middle earners get a Scottish Budget boost but wealthy homeowners hit

The Scottish Budget will impact people’s finances north of the border - benefiting lower and middle earners thanks to changes to income tax thresholds, but hitting those living in the most expensive properties.

Economics

19 h. ago Business rates relief package a ‘sticking plaster’, Scottish ministers warned

Finance Secretary Shona Robison has announced her Budget for 2026-27.

Events

19 h. ago Scottish budget: Business leaders say support measures do not go far enough

“Given the extent of the increases small businesses are facing, with rises of up to 400 per cent, this is effectively a drop in the ocean” – Guy Hinks, FSB Scotland

Politics

20 h. ago Scottish child payment increase ‘falls short’, says poverty action group

Tuesday’s Scottish Budget revealed the Scottish child payment will rise to £40 in 2027-28.

Politics

20 h. ago Scottish budget: Nature restoration funding triples for Scotland in two years

The figures were revealed in this week’s Budget

Economics

20 h. ago Scottish Budget: Additional £70m for colleges as breakfast clubs pledged for all primary schools

Education was a strong focus in this year’s Scottish Budget with an increase of £70 million in college funding

Economics

20 h. ago Budget funding for ‘essential’ colleges and universities hailed by lecturer

James Mahon also said his sector cannot afford to face more cuts.

Economics

20 h. ago Scottish Budget: £11.6m to protect Scotland's national art collection

The Budget will see additional funding for the King’s Theatre and the Art Works project

Economics

20 h. ago Scottish Budget: Private jet tax introduced and peak ferry fares axed

New rail station at Winchburgh to be “delivered”

Economics

20 h. ago Child payment rise ‘step in right direction’ but more help required, says mother

Angie Bird, who lives in Ardfern, Argyll and Bute, was speaking after the benefit was increased to £40 a week for families with a child under one.

Politics

21 h. ago Scottish Budget 2026: What is the Scottish Child Payment, who gets it, how much is it, and how has the budget impacted it?

The Scottish Government has announced more help for struggling families as part of their latest budget.

Economics