MSPs have approved the Scottish government's budget for the coming year following a Holyrood vote. The SNP's £68bn spending plans for 2026-27 include changes to income tax thresholds and a levy on ...

The Scottish government's Budget looks set to pass into law after Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar confirmed his party would not oppose it. Sarwar said the government's tax and spending plans would ...

Finance Secretary Shona Robison says her 2026-27 Budget is one which will "provide for a stronger NHS and investment in Scotland's infrastructure" Two of the six Scottish income tax bands will be ...

Can Holyrood afford to pay for the spending promises being outlined in the election campaign?

Scotland's Social Justice Secretary has warned about "hard choices" in the upcoming budget and defended taxation levels. Shirley-Anne Somerville said those with the "broadest shoulders" would continue ...

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