7 h. ago SNP warned vital council services at risk without £16bn investment in Scottish budget

Local services will be cut or reduced without extra funding from the Scottish Government, council leaders have warned.

Events

55 h. ago Scottish Budget: Greens reveal demands as SNP's negotiating 'trump card' taken away

The Greens are the most likely party to back the SNP minority government’s budget plans.

Politics

4 d. ago Watchdog warns Scotland's NHS 'financially unsustainable' despite SNP's £3bn extra funding

Audit Scotland has warned that SNP pledges to improve the NHS have not been delivered despite extra funding and staff for the health service.

Economics

5 d. ago Scathing report from Gordon Brown's think tank warns SNP government 'struggles to deliver'

A new report has called for next year’s election to be a chance to reset how Scotland is governed

Events

5 d. ago Scottish quadriplegic teacher to have overnight care axed due to budget cuts

Charles McGarvey says cuts mean lifeline care services are being destroyed.

Politics

5 d. ago Could free bus travel in Scotland be extended to all under 30s?

The Scottish Greens want to see free bus travel extended in the Scottish budget.

Transport

6 d. ago Free bus travel for everyone under 30 is top Budget demand for Scottish Greens

John Swinney's SNP Government will announce its Budget next month.

Transport

7 d. ago Scotland could ‘lose our high streets as we know them’, retailers warn

The Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) is pressing the Finance Secretary to introduce a discount on business rates.

Events

7 d. ago Reeves ‘very clearly’ misled the public ahead of the Budget – Swinney

Labour ministers have denied any suggestion that Ms Reeves misled voters.

Politics

8 d. ago The Scottish Budget outlook: Why Shona Robison's job has been 'made slightly easier' by Rachel Reeves

The Fraser of Allander Institute (FAI) said measures introduced by Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves have opened up hundreds of millions of pounds for the Scottish Budget

Politics

1 week ago UK Budget Reaction: Reeves leaves business rates dilemma for Scottish Government

David Lonsdale, director of industry body the Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC), gives his assessment of the Chancellor’s autumn statement.

Politics

1 week ago Keeping windfall tax is right thing to do, says Reeves amid concerns over jobs

The Chancellor responded to criticism from the sector and the Scottish Government following her decision to maintain the energy profits levy.

Politics

1 week ago 'Chaotic' Budget nevertheless sparks optimism for Scottish Labour

Insiders believe this is a plan they can work with as Holyrood election looms

Politics

1 week ago Rachel Reeves made bold Budget spending commitments, better late than never

Record View says the Chancellor has done well to prop up public services as much as she has, while also increasing key benefits for those who need them most.

Economics

1 week ago FM pledges more cash for tackling poverty after Reeves scraps two

First Minister John Swinney said money freed up by the Chancellor’s announcement would be used to help in the fight against child poverty.

Politics

1 week ago Labour Government scrapped two child benefit cap after “personal campaign” by Anas Sarwar

Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon says the Budget was good for Scottish Labour and gives Anas Sarwar gains to take to voters.

Politics

1 week ago UK Budget: Scottish business gives its verdict on the good and bad in Reeves speech

“It is clear the UK government doesn’t understand or accept the fact that you can’t tax your way to growth” – Sandy Begbie, SFE

Economics

1 week ago Swinney urged to increase spending on benefits as Chancellor lifts two

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar said the UK Government’s actions will lift thousands of Scottish children out of poverty.

Politics

1 week ago SNP calls on Chancellor to ‘help, not hammer’ families in Budget

Rachel Reeves is expected to introduce tax hikes in her announcement.

Politics

1 week ago Kate Forbes: I have no interest in spat with the UK Government over Mossmorran

The Deputy First Minister said reports of a conflict with Labour are a ‘dis-service’ to at-risk workers.

Politics