1 hour ago Wishaw MP hits out at Scottish Government's 'copy, paste, repeat' Budget

Finance Secretary Shona Robison delivered the 2026-27 budget in Holyrood on Tuesday afternoon.

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4 h. ago Energy minister rebuked by stats authority over Scottish NHS claims

Michael Shanks posted a video to social media last November accusing the Scottish Government of ‘doctoring’ NHS figures.

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5 h. ago Offshore wind power auction a ‘missed opportunity’, Scottish Government says

The latest round of contracts under flagship renewable energy auctions has been announced.

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6 h. 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.

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6 h. ago Budget plans aim to help families when they need it most, insists John Swinney

The Scottish First Minister has hailed his Government’s tax and spending plans for 2026-27, which were unveiled at Holyrood on Tuesday.

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14 h. ago Charity given Scottish Government funding despite probe over financial decisions

Kibble Education and Care Centre is currently the subject of a near three-year probe by the Scottish charity regulator.

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24 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.

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25 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.

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25 h. ago Tax cut for lower earners in Scotland as richest set to pay more for homes

Two of the three lowest tax brackets will increase by 7.4%.

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26 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

26 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.

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27 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...

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27 h. ago SNP Government announce £40 a week Scottish Child Payment for babies

The increase will apply to the youngest children and breakfast clubs will also be rolled out.

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29 h. ago New roads campaign warning young drivers in Lanarkshire that speed kills

“Real Roads Don’t Reset” a powerful new gaming-themed initiative launched by the Scottish Government, Road Safety Scotland and Police Scotland.

Events

30 h. ago More than 600 referrals made from UK’s first drug consumption room, figures show

According to the council, 11,348 visits to The Thistle in Glasgow were made by 575 registered users in the first year.

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32 h. ago Wishaw MSP praise for extra Scottish Government cash to tackle child poverty

The funding announced by First Minister John Swinney was originally earmarked to support the government mitigating the two-child limit before the UK Government scrapped it across the UK.

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36 h. ago SNP adviser accused of 'undermining Scottish Government officials' over immigration policy

Special Adviser Kate Higgins was part of a row with an official after she seemingly pushed to include devolution of immigration powers in a comment, a Freedom of Information Request has revealed.

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38 h. ago SNP told to put Scotland above 'political survival' in last Holyrood Budget before election

Shona Robison will announce the Scottish Government's spending plans for the 12 months ahead in a statement at Holyrood today.

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48 h. ago Readers' Letters: Government wastes millions as Scotland burns

The Scottish government’s record is hammered by reader

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53 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.

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