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Budget overstated public spending increases, says think tank

The Institute for Fiscal Studies said £1.3 billion of in-year spending rises were not included in the Scottish Government’s figures for this year.

The Independent UK

Scotland in recession - and Fiscal Commission warns household incomes set to see biggest decline since records began

Report warns 'living standards will take time to recover to the pre-crisis level'

Insider UK

John Swinney hits back at claims Scotland could become 'less attractive' to live in after tax rises

The Deputy First Minister responded to claims by the Scottish Chambers of Commerce who said tax hikes taxes for the wealthiest across the country would discourage investment into the economy.

Daily Record

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Dumfries and Galloway A75 campaigners seek urgent talks with Transport Minister over bypasses for Crocketford and Springholm

A public meeting was called following a horror smash in Crocketford in November

Daily Record

Pay dispute involving Dumfries and Galloway NHS and ambulance staff partly resolved

Members of the Unison and Unite unions have agreed to accept the latest pay offer from the Scottish Government - but it's been rejected by the GMB

Daily Record

Scottish Budget is about facing up to responsibilities while being open about challenges ahead, says John Swinney

The country needs a progressive path to reach its potential, writes Deputy First Minister John Swinney.

Daily Record

Shetland teams making ‘significant progress’ in restoring power to homes

Engineers have reconnected about 750 homes and businesses in parts of western mainland Shetland.

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Resilience minister praises people of Shetland in ‘difficult circumstances’

Justice Secretary Keith Brown visited the archipelago which has been badly hit by snow and ice.

The Independent UK

Police chief warns of ‘hard choices’ still facing force after Scottish budget

The Scottish Police Authority’s funding allocation has been set at almost £1.5 billion for the 2023/24 financial year.

The Independent UK

Yes campaigners react as indyref2 cash is reallocated to help with energy bills

WE asked Scottish independence supporters how they feel about the Government's Budget announcement that the £20 million budget for a…

The National (Scotland)

Economists, charities, and everyone else: How Scotland reacted to the Budget

THE Scottish Government has laid out its Budget for 2023-2024 in a heated Holyrood session which saw accusations of leaking to the media fly…

The National (Scotland)

Benefits uplift in Scotland welcomed but campaigners say more can be done

Deputy First Minister John Swinney set out the 2023/24 budget in Holyrood.

The Independent UK

'Sigh of relief' on the high street as business rates frozen, Scottish Retail Consortium says

John Swinney responded to campaigning from Scottish business groups

Insider UK

Scotland in recession and household incomes set to decline – fiscal commission

The country’s official forecasters said the economy was already in a recession and may not return to pre-recession levels until 2025.

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‘Sigh of relief’ as Swinney freezes business rates, industry body says

The 2023-24 Scottish budget was laid out on Thursday.

The National (Scotland)

The six key things you need to know from today's Scottish Budget

Everything you need to know from today's Scottish Government Budget update

The Independent UK

£20m indyref2 budget reallocated to fuel poverty fund after Supreme Court ruling

John Swinney announced the move in his budget statement to Holyrood on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Key points from Scottish Government budget

Deputy First Minister John Swinney outlined plans for the £59.8 billion budget.

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Peak rail fares in Scotland to be scrapped in six-month pilot scheme

PEAK rail fares are to be scrapped under a six-month pilot scheme, the Scottish Government has announced.

The Independent UK

Tax to increase in Scotland and IndyRef2 fund scrapped under budget plans

Deputy First Minister John Swinney outlined the Scottish Government’s spending plans for 2023-24 on Thursday.

Daily Record

Scottish Budget: 5 things you need to know from John Swinney's tax rising statement

Ahead of his statement Swinney apologised to the Presiding Officer after details of his Budget were leaked to the media, saying no-one was authorised to do so.

Daily Record

Cornton Vale women's prison on final countdown ahead of 2023 closure

Cornton Vale women’s prison and young offenders institution is to close early in the new year. The Scottish Prison Service announced this week that the doors will close in early 2023 before HMP & YOI Stirling, which is being built on the same si

Glasgow Live

Glasgow mental health fund cash returned to Scottish Government

The unused cash has been on the agenda at a recent council meeting.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh tram extension plans should not get 'a single penny' of taxpayer money

The council's proposed extension could cost up to £1 billion and see trams run out to the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary.

Glasgow Live

NHS pay offer from Scottish Government rejected by GMB members

Sixty-six per cent of respondents to the GMB ballot voted against the offer, which means the threat of strike action by more than 8,000 members of the union working in the NHS remains.

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