SNP announces new 'mansion tax' council tax bands
Scotland's Finance Secretary Shona Robison has announced two new council tax bands for high-value homes, a move mirroring Labour's policy. Discover the impact on property owners and council funding.
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Robison's Budget: £40 Child Payment and State Focus
Finance Secretary Shona Robison's budget raises the Scottish Child Payment to £40 a week, sparking debate over its state-heavy focus and new taxes. Read the full analysis.
SNP Budget Freeze Drags Scots into Higher Tax Brackets
John Swinney's budget refuses tax relief for middle earners, freezing thresholds and widening the Scotland-UK tax gap. Critics slam SNP's 'contempt' for hard-working households.
Robison's 'State-Focused' Budget Unveils £40 Child Payment
Finance Secretary Shona Robison's budget, centred on state spending with a £40 weekly child payment, faces opposition criticism for neglecting private enterprise. Analysis inside.
SNP Budget Freeze Drags Scots into Higher Tax Brackets
John Swinney's budget refuses tax relief for middle earners, freezing thresholds and widening the Scotland-UK tax gap. Critics slam SNP's 'contempt' for hard-working households.
SNP Budget: 106,000 Scots to Pay Higher Tax Rates
The SNP's latest Budget freezes income tax thresholds, dragging thousands into higher rates while council tax and a new 'mansion tax' loom. Discover the full financial impact.
SNP Budget: Tax Freeze Hits 106,000 Scots, Benefits Bill Rises
The SNP's latest budget freezes higher tax thresholds, dragging thousands into top rates while benefits spending hits £7.2bn. Read the full analysis of the financial impact.
SNP Budget criticised as major missed opportunity for Scotland
Finance Secretary Shona Robison's Budget faces fierce criticism for failing to address punitive tax rates and boost growth, instead prioritising unsustainable spending. Analysis reveals the impact on professionals, businesses, and public services.
Future of Five Scottish National Treatment Centres in Doubt
Scotland's Finance Secretary Shona Robison cannot confirm if five paused national treatment centres will be built. The SNP government's new infrastructure plan omits them, prompting Labour accusations of ditching vital NHS projects.
OBR 'Earned Trust' Despite Leak, Says Ex-Chair Hughes
Ex-OBR chairman Richard Hughes defends the fiscal watchdog's credibility after his resignation over a major budget leak. He cites 'unprecedented' pre-budget speculation in his 25-year career. Read the full story.
Business leaders warn Scottish Budget rates relief is insufficient
Scottish ministers face backlash as hospitality and retail bosses brand new business rates relief a 'sticking plaster' ahead of 'staggering' tax rises. Read the full industry reaction.
Mother criticises 'glaring gap' in Scottish childcare support
A Stirling mother-of-two says the Scottish Budget fails to help families with young children, leaving a costly gap in support. Discover her story and the call for change.
Scottish Child Payment increase 'falls short', say campaigners
The Scottish Budget pledges to raise the child payment to £40 a week for under-ones by 2027. Poverty action groups argue this fails to meet 2030 child poverty targets and leaves older children behind.
SNP Minister: Work Not Best Route Out of Poverty
SNP Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville has declared work is not the best escape from poverty, amid a soaring Scottish welfare bill forecast to hit £9bn. Critics slam the stance as fostering a 'toxic dependency culture'.
Scots face £1,800 tax hike as bills soar in budget crisis
Scottish households and businesses demand urgent help in this week's budget as rising bills and the highest taxes in the UK push them to breaking point. Will the SNP act?
Scottish retailers warn of mass closures over business rates
A coalition of 37 major retailers warns SNP ministers that failing to match England's business rates discount in next week's Budget will push shops to the brink, risking thousands of jobs.
Labour Won't Block SNP Budget, Sarwar Confirms
Anas Sarwar says Scottish Labour will not oppose the upcoming Holyrood budget but warns an emergency budget could follow May's election. Read the full political analysis.
Scottish Party Leaders Set Out Election Pledges for May
SNP's John Swinney pushes for independence referendum, Labour's Anas Sarwar targets 'competence', and Tory Russell Findlay focuses on tax cuts as the Holyrood election campaign begins. Read their key pitches.
Higher Tax Rate Looms for Most Scottish Workers by 2029
New analysis forecasts the average Scottish salary will breach the higher tax threshold by 2029, sparking a political row over SNP and Labour fiscal policies. Read the full details.
Findlay 'Not Holding Breath' on Scottish Budget Deal
Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay expresses scepticism over a budget deal with the SNP government, citing a 'punitive' income tax system. Finance Secretary Shona Robison will set out plans in January.
Starmer: Sarwar's 'fingerprints all over' Scottish Budget
PM Keir Starmer told Scottish Labour members that Anas Sarwar's influence shaped the Budget. The SNP seized on the remarks to link Sarwar to contentious policies like the windfall tax.
Scotland's high streets 'one bad Budget away' from ruin
The Scottish Retail Consortium warns high streets face collapse without a competitive business rates discount. Urgent call for action in the January Budget to match England's relief.
Two-Child Cap Scrapped, Freeing £150m for Scotland
Chancellor Rachel Reeves ends the two-child benefit cap, freeing £150m for Scotland to tackle child poverty. Discover the Budget's impact on families and new funding.
Budget Leak Causes Market Chaos, Tax Hikes Revealed
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces Budget leak crisis revealing tax increases for one in four workers by 2030, sparking financial market turmoil and political fallout.
Scottish Government 'had no Covid strategy' in 2020
UK Covid-19 Inquiry reveals Scottish Government's inadequate early pandemic response and over-reliance on Westminster. Discover the key findings and Nicola Sturgeon's response.
Scottish Sport 'Running on Empty' Amid Funding Crisis
Thirty-nine Scottish sports bodies warn the First Minister that grassroots sport is in crisis due to a broken £100m funding pledge. Urgent action is demanded.
Swinney denies breaking SNP tax pledge in manifesto
First Minister John Swinney faces scrutiny after denying breaking SNP's 2021 manifesto tax promise. Scottish taxpayers face £1bn shortfall despite higher rates. Read the full investigation.
Scottish Government costs surge £53m in one year
Scottish Government operating costs balloon to £856m despite remote working. IT spending rises £25m while accommodation savings remain minimal. Taxpayers face growing bill.
Scottish Government performs dramatic tax U-turn
Deputy First Minister John Swinney abandons key election pledge as Scottish Government announces income tax increases in major policy reversal, breaking SNP manifesto commitment.
Civil servants forced into independence paper meetings
Scottish Government officials have been compelled to attend multiple meetings to accelerate work on a new independence prospectus, sparking concerns about civil service neutrality and taxpayer resources being used for constitutional campaigning.
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