18 h. 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

3 d. 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

3 d. 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

3 d. ago 'Chaotic' Budget nevertheless sparks optimism for Scottish Labour

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

Politics

3 d. 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

4 d. 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

4 d. 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

4 d. 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

4 d. 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

5 d. ago SNP calls on Chancellor to ‘help, not hammer’ families in Budget

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

Politics

6 d. ago Reeves must use Budget to restore public trust in party, Scottish Labour leader warns

Anas Sarwar issued a warning days before the chancellor delivers her make-or-break Budget - with crucial elections in Scotland in May threatening to decide Keir Starmer’s future as PM

Events

1 week ago The 5 Scottish Budget priorities for farmers under 'intense financial pressure'

The farming community in Scotland has set out five key priorities

Economics

1 week ago Swinney warns Starmer and Reeves of ‘risks’ if Budget fails to end austerity

Scottish First Minister John Swinney said the ending of austerity was what people are ‘desperately seeking’.

Events

1 week ago Chancellor's Budget approach causing 'economic distortion', say Scottish experts

The Fraser of Allander Institute has said the pre-Budget speculation is not good for economic stability and certainty

Economics

2 w. ago Anas Sarwar demands Rachel Reeves uses Budget to finally scrap two

The Scottish Labour leader said Rachel Reeves had to deliver a Budget that "confronts child poverty".

Events

3 w. ago Scots could be in line for income tax rises in January Budget under SNP Government

The Scottish Government's Budget will be heavily linked to tax changes in the UK Budget this month.

Politics

3 w. ago Shona Robison may ‘potentially revisit’ Scottish taxes in response to UK Budget

The Finance Secretary said the Scottish Government had a ‘very limited’ set of levers to respond.

Economics

3 w. ago Scottish Finance Secretary requests urgent meeting with Chancellor before Budget

Shona Robison has asked to meet Rachel Reeves where she will set out her three tests for the upcoming Budget.

Economics

3 w. ago ‘Wait and see’ if Reeves ups income tax but I will cut it in Scotland – Sarwar

The Scottish Labour leader said taxes set by the Scottish Government are ‘too high’.

Events

3 w. ago College sector at 'fork in the road' as pressure mounts on MSPs over funding ahead of Scottish budget

Colleges Scotland has issued a stark warning to MSPs about the future of the sector ahead of Scottish budget decisions

Economics