The discussions have begun two months before the Scottish government has to publish its spending plans.
Shanks said using the cash in this way was a “missed opportunity” and suggested the auction could have generated more ...
the Cabinet Secretary for Finance confirmed to the Scottish Parliament that the Scottish budget will be presented on the 4th December. Nowadays, the Scottish budget is a complex process ...
The Greens have extended a hand to the Scottish Government which would see its budget pass – if ministers are “able and willing” to deliver an agreement. Parliamentary arithmetic means ministers ...
But the Scottish Government’s budget this year – a draft of which will be published in December – is expected to require swingeing cuts to be made to public spending in response to financial ...
The Scottish Government has promised, made clear commitments and promises to increase the budget by at least £25m in 2025/26 for months. "Yet half an hour before this committee meets this morning ...
Councillors in the Scottish Borders are to consider a10% rise in council tax next year. A report to go to councillors on ...
Scotland’s First Minister urges Chancellor to pursue course that experts say could have ‘material impact’ on interest rates ...