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Scotland ‘being punished for bigger public sector’ due to NI rise, says Robison

The Scottish Government is expected to get between £290 million and £350 million to cover the costs.

Evening Standard

John Swinney: Blocking Budget risks 'feeding forces of populism'

Scotland’s First Minister will warn that blocking the Scottish Government’s draft Budget risks “feeding the forces of anti-politics and…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Retail Consortium urges MSPs to back ‘imperfect’ budget

The industry body said that while the budget does not make the cost of business cheaper there is much in it the sector supports.

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John Swinney warns against Scottish Budget stalemate

The First Minister will urge other parties to come together and back the Budget.

The Independent UK

John Swinney says Budget offers 'hope' as he urges opposition parties to back it

THE First Minister will urge opposition parties to back a Scottish Government Budget offering “delivery and hope” in his first speech of the new…

The National (Scotland)

Swinney urges Scottish Parliament to pass Budget of ‘delivery and hope’

John Swinney will give a speech in Edinburgh on Monday.

The Independent UK

The Scottish political year in review

With a new First Minister, a general election, and the death of a ‘monumental’ political figure, it has been a memorable year in Scottish politics.

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Trade union calls for ‘immediate mitigation’ of two-child cap in Scotland

Ministers are facing calls to speed up plans to effectively scrap the two-child cap on some benefits in Scotland.

The National (Scotland)

'Cynical' Tory MSPs called out for 'flipflopping' on asylum seeker bus travel

TWO Tory MSPs have been called out for “flipflopping” on free bus travel for asylum seekers after sitting on a committee which pushed for the…

The National (Scotland)

Budget will deliver ‘real progress’ for Scotland – Swinney

Mr Swinney said the Budget focuses on the issues which matter most to people such as the NHS.

Evening Standard

John Swinney scolds Anas Sarwar at FMQs for accidentally voting with Tories TWICE

JOHN Swinney has poked fun at Scottish Labour’s leader as he voted with the Scottish Conservatives on Wednesday afternoon...

The National (Scotland)

Anas Sarwar mocked as he 'accidentally' votes with Scottish Tories at Holyrood

ANAS Sarwar has been mocked after appearing to vote with the Scottish Conservatives in a vote at Holyrood on Wednesday...

The National (Scotland)

MSPs overwhelming reject Tories' 'unacceptable' Holyrood motion on asylum seekers

MSPs at Holyrood have overwhelmingly rejected a Scottish Tory motion “condemning” free bus travel for asylum seekers ...

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Tories attack baby box as 'SNP waste' that should be scrapped

THE Scottish Tories have been slapped down after describing the baby box scheme as “SNP waste” ...

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Shona Robison tears into Scottish Tories' 'Farage-esque attack' on asylum seekers

SHONA Robison has taken aim at the Scottish Tories for their motion aiming to strip asylum seekers of free bus travel...

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Two-child benefit cap mitigation could start in early 2026, says Shona Robison

THE Scottish Government’s mitigation of the two-child benefit cap could be introduced ahead of the 2026 financial year if work progresses well,…

Evening Standard

Two-child benefit cap mitigation could start in early 2026, says Robison

Shona Robison insisted the scheme is going ahead, saying the Government could implement it before April 2026.

The National (Scotland)

Keir Starmer's child poverty plan ‘not credible’ if two-child cap remains

KEIR Starmer’s plans to reduce child poverty “will not be credible” if he does not cooperate with the Scottish Government and scrap the…

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Evening Standard

Budget fails to tackle slow economic growth, says Labour

The SNP argued the UK Government is treating Scotland as an ‘afterthought’.

Evening Standard

Robison ‘not settling for £300m’ from Treasury for national insurance rise

The Scottish Finance Secretary said she is ‘determined’ to get more cash to help the public sector fund increased contributions.

The National (Scotland)

Shona Robison issues new update on Scottish Government's independence papers

SHONA Robison has said that the Scottish Government’s papers on an independent Scotland are “in the final stages”...

The National (Scotland)

Alba and Greens express concern over Government’s independence commitment in Budget

THE Scottish Greens and Alba Party have expressed concern over the lack of the Scottish Government's commitment to independence following the…

The National (Scotland)

Top financial institutions give verdicts on SNP's Scottish Budget

TWO respected financial institutions have given their verdict on the SNP Government Budget, noting a “significant increase” in public service…

Evening Standard

No more emergency Budget revisions due to pay awards, Shona Robison promises

For the last three years the Scottish Government has been forced to make in-year adjustments to its Budget.

The Independent UK

Challenge to Starmer as SNP pledges to scrap two child benefit limit in Scotland

Scottish finance secretary Shona Robison, who also plans to reintroduce winter fuel payments for all pensioners north of the border, said her party would act where Labour had not

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