5 h. ago We’ve reached our limits on raising income tax in Scotland, says SNP finance minister Shona Robison

The Scottish Government has reached its limits on income tax, the Finance Secretary has said.

Politics

6 d. ago Finance Secretary Shona Robison confirms date for the 2026/27 Scottish Budget

The Budget will be published later due to the delayed UK Autumn Statement

Economics

6 d. ago SNP confirms date for final Budget before 2026 Holyrood election

Shona Robison warned she faced "difficult choices" ahead of announcing the Government's spending plans for next year.

Politics

6 d. ago SNP hiring spree continues as civil service 'bloats' while NHS struggles

Shona Robison has pledged to reduce the size of the civl service by 2030 but staffing numbers continue to rise.

Sport

1 week ago Shona Robison pleads not to 'draw out drama' of delayed budget and makes huge council tax freeze hint

The Finance Secretary insisted she will not be “randomly taking an axe to services” as she came under pressure to offer more cash to under-pressure colleges.

Economics

2 w. ago Delayed Scottish Budget publication date revealed, due to 'incredibly unhelpful' UK Autumn Statement

Finance Secretary Shona Robison previously blamed the ‘unhelpful’ timing of the UK Autumn Statement

Politics