4 h. ago Whatever happens to Rachel Reeves, this was a bad Budget for Scotland

From the lack of help for North Sea oil and gas and Scotch whisky to a new charge on electric vehicles, the Budget saw measures that will hit Scotland hard

Politics

32 h. 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

5 d. ago Rachel Reeves accused of 'astonishing arrogance' over Scottish independence referendum call

The Chancellor has given her thoughts on a second independence referendum for Scotland, as she spoke on Thursday morning to promote the UK Budget

Politics

5 d. ago Travelodge warns over raft of cost hikes and Budget pressures

The group is facing higher staff bills, property taxes and a hit from the new tourist tax.

Events

6 d. ago UK Budget RECAP: SNP on 'absolute chaos' for Scotland as Rachel Reeves defends tax rises

The UK Budget was a crucial moment for under-pressure Sir Keir Starmer and his Chancellor Rachel Reeves - the markets seem happy, but what will the ultimate fallout be?

Economics

6 d. ago John Swinney urged to use extra Budget cash on reducing child poverty levels in Scotland

Campaigners have called on the First Minister to “come good” on previous commitments to use the money earmarked for mitigating the two-child cap on tackling child poverty.

Economics

6 d. ago Reeves launches £26 billion tax raid as welfare spending rises

Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s announcements will leave 1.7 million people paying more income tax.

Economics

6 d. ago UK Budget: What Chancellor Rachel Reeves' plans mean for Scotland

The Chancellor has announced her spending plans - and here are the key impacts for Scotland

Politics

6 d. ago UK Budget 2025: Which headline decisions effect Scotland and what matters are devolved

It’s one of the most discussed - and leaked - budgets in recent history, but not all of it directly impacts Scotland.

Politics

6 d. ago UK Budget LIVE: OBR forecast leaked early in error as Scotland impact revealed

The UK Budget is set to be defining for Sir Keir Starmer and his Chancellor Rachel Reeves - but just how will it be received?

Politics

6 d. ago UK Budget LIVE: Scotland braces for impact as tax rises expected from Chancellor Rachel Reeves

The UK Budget is set to be defining for Sir Keir Starmer and his Chancellor Rachel Reeves - but just how will it be received?

Economics

7 d. ago UK Budget: When will Rachel Reeves announce the UK Budget? What does it mean for Scotland? What to expect?

Rachel Reeves will unveil her tax and spending plans in the Commons

Politics

7 d. ago I stood beside thousands of anxious farmers – this Budget must give them hope

This Budget must show leadership, protect family farms and give rural Scotland confidence

Politics

7 d. ago UK Budget: Chancellor told to protect 'beating heart' of Scotland's high streets as poll reveals closure fears

More than half of Scots are concerned pubs, cafes and restaurants could close following the Chancellor’s controversial decision to hike National Insurance contributions.

Politics

8 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

9 d. ago Scotland’s Finance Secretary lays out demands ahead of Budget

Shona Robison said the ‘process has been chaotic and mired in damaging uncertainty’.

Economics

1 week ago Scrap windfall tax and lift ban on new oil, leading business figures urge Reeves

Martin Gilbert and Sir Ian Wood led two of the biggest firms in Aberdeen.

Economics

1 week ago 'As bad as Kwasi Kwarteng': Rachel Reeves' popularity hits record low in new poll days before Budget

The grim finding for the Chancellor comes despite the UK economy outpacing France, Germany and Italy

Events

2 w. ago UK Budget process in ‘complete chaos’, says Scotland’s Finance Secretary

Reports suggest Chancellor Rachel Reeves has scrapped plans to hike income tax.

Economics

2 w. ago SIMON LAMBERT: Why Rachel Reeves' Budget may spell bad news for your pay packet

The budget is coming up and the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, needs to balance Britain's books. That could spell bad news for your pay packet.

Economics