The Scottish National Party (SNP) is experiencing a resurgence in political confidence following the presentation of its draft Budget by First Minister John Swinney. Despite facing significant challenges, including underperforming public services and internal conflicts, the SNP has seized a…
The Scottish government, led by Finance Secretary Shona Robison, unveiled its budget plans for 2025/26, highlighting significant policy changes including the scrapping of the two-child benefit cap by 2026, increased investments in the NHS and affordable housing, and adjustments to…
Scottish Finance Secretary Shona Robison outlined the government’s budget plans for 2025/26, including the removal of the two-child benefit cap, increased NHS funding, and changes to tax thresholds. The £63 billion budget emphasizes spending priorities in social security, affordable housing,…
Scottish Finance Secretary Shona Robison unveiled the government’s budget plans for 2025/26, which include scrapping the two-child benefit cap, adjustments to income tax thresholds, and increased funding for education and healthcare. The total budget exceeds £63 billion, with significant allocations…
Scotland’s Finance Secretary Shona Robison is under pressure to implement wide-ranging reforms in the upcoming draft Budget for 2025/26. With demands for increased funding for the NHS, education, and local authorities, Robison’s focus will be on eradicating child poverty and…
Scotland’s Finance Secretary, Shona Robison, is preparing to present a draft Budget amidst warnings from Audit Scotland about the sustainability of the NHS and calls for increased funding for local authorities and education. The budget aims to eradicate child poverty…
The upcoming Scottish Budget decisions will significantly affect taxpayers and public services. Individuals from various backgrounds, including student nurse Llion Wright-Evans and Reverend Derek Gunn, express their fears regarding income and rising costs, such as food and business expenses. Business…
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has announced that his party will vote against the Scottish government’s upcoming budget if it includes any funding for independence. He emphasized that the public has expressed discontent with constitutional issues and insisted that…
