Budget

Deputy First Minister Shona Robison samples coffee during a visit to sustainable coffee roaster Dear Green, in Glasgow, to highlight the Scottish Government's new financial and economic policy commitments

Cuts likely as ministers left with 'limited' options to narrow budget black hole

First Minister Humza Yousaf and Deputy First Minister Shona Robison (right) arrive for First Minister's Questions (FMQs) in the main chamber of the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh

Tax reform 'kicked down the road' as finance secretary warns of 'reset'

Japanese Knotweed. (Pic credit: Andrew Smith)

Invasive plants in the UK and how to manage them

First Minister of Scotland Humza Yousaf arrives for First Minster's Questions at the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood, Edinburgh. Picture date: Thursday May 4, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story SCOTLAND Questions. Photo credit should read: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Universities chief warns Yousaf his funding cuts risk tragic reputational damage

Humza Yousaf will meet the Prime Minister today. Picture: PA

Yousaf to demand 'whisky fairness' in first meeting with Rishi Sunak as FM

The ODSweet Hotel in Milan is centrally located opposite the Duomo. Pic: Contributed

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King Charles’ coronation ‘shouldn’t be publicly funded’, says poll

Brits are being offered clever ways to reduce their weekly food spend by making simple swaps to meals.

7 clever swaps to cut money off your food bill

Rishi Sunak is under investigation by the Parliament’s Standard Watchdog after allegedly failing to declare an interest

Sunak under investigation over alleged failure to declare interest

Scotch Whisky faces the highest tax rate in any G7 country, and will now rise further.

Scotch Whisky Association says industry faces ‘discrimination’ over tax rise

AAB Wealth: with the potential for punitive charges if you’ve saved above the taxable level now gone, planning for your pension has suddenly become a lot less complex

Ad Feature AAB’s Richard Johnston asks: do the pension tax changes work for you?

After inflation hit a 41-year high in October, there must be better options out there

Ad Feature Budget: why Scotch cask whisky offers an inflation-beating option

The Scottish Parliament building. Picture: Getty Images

Strategy recommends 3.5% pay increase for public sector workers

Deputy First Minister John Swinney delivers a budget statement to the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood, Edinburgh.

Scotland could face average £10bn in cuts per year as health costs soar

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's boost to childcare funding should be replicated by the Scottish Government (Picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Scotland stands to benefit from Chancellor’s new Budget for growth

Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt delivers his Budget to the Commons (Picture: UK Parliament/Andy Bailey/PA)

Another Tory Budget, another missed chance to reverse the UK's economic decline

BBC Panorama shared research that shows the cost of fifteen years of wage stagnation on British workers

UK wage stagnation costing British workers £11,000 per year

Auchrannie Resort on Arran, which has hotel and self-catering lodge accommodation as well as dining, spa and leisure facilities. Pic: Contributed

Review: Auchrannie Resort, Arran - Scotland on Sunday Travel

The open plan kitchen in one of Auchrannie Resort's two bedroomed retreat lodges. Pic: Contributed

Review: Auchrannie Resort, Arran - Scotland on Sunday Travel

US President Joe Biden signs the Inflation Reduction Act, which includes the biggest package of climate change measures in US history, in August last year (Picture: Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images)

The UK is falling behind in the green industrial revolution – Stewart McDonald

Fifty Pitches Road road in the Cardonald area of Glasgow. Picture: Potholes Make Glasgow

Why does Scotland have so many potholes and what is causing them?

Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt has announced the UK Government’s budget in the House of Commons - but what does it mean for the average Scot? Pic: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Here's what the Budget means for Scottish households

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's increase in government spending on childcare means the Scottish Government will get extra funding (Picture: Stefan Rousseau/WPA pool/Getty Images)

Budget shows UK's unwavering commitment to tackling cost-of-living crisis

The Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has found defending the budget far from child's play.

Analysis: Defending a budget is always harder than delivering it

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack says he argued against the duty hike.

Alister Jack accused of ‘colossal failure’ over duty hike on Scotch whisky

Experts from the industry have given an insight into what effect Jeremy Hunt’s new Spring Budget will have on the UK housing market.

What does spring budget mean for housing market? Zoopla forecast

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has defended plans to increase duty on Scotch whisky, despite the industry saying the rise announced in the Budget breaks a previous commitment made by the UK Government.

Jeremy Hunt defends alcohol duty hike after criticism from Scotch whisky sector

Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt delivering his Budget to the House of Commons in London. Picture date: Wednesday March 15, 2023.

Jeremy Hunt defends Budget amid criticism over pensions giveaway for richest 1%

Martin McTague, the FSB National Chairman

Budget 2023: Muted welcome from business as many measures fail to hit the mark

Jeremy Hunt announced plans for new investment zones that he said could be as successful as Canary Wharf in London (Picture: Oli Scarff/Getty Images)

Hunt's Budget optimism can't hide the harsh economic reality faced by many

Small tasting glasses with aged Scotch whisky. Picture: Shutterstock

Why the 'political bubble' is out of touch over whisky blow

Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt standing at the despatch box making his annual budget statement in the House of Commons in London. Picture: Andy Bailey/UK Parliament/AFP via Getty Images

Why this was a Tory austerity Budget 'on stilts'

Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt said the UK was proving the "doubters" wrong.

UK avoids 'technical recession' but forecasts still show standards collapse

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt. Picture: Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire

Budget 2023: SNP ministers urged to match Jeremy Hunt's childcare expansion

The whisky industry has criticised Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's Budget.

Budget 2023: Scotch whisky industry dealt 'historic blow' amid tax hike

Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt has avoided a recession, but will need the OBR forecasts to be wrong ahead of the next election.

Jeremy Hunt announces reforms but poll boost unlikely

The increase in the number of food banks is emblematic of growing poverty, but the problems run even deeper (Picture: Oli Scarff/AFP via Getty Images)

Politicians must ensure a decent standard of living for all – Kenny MacAskill

Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt leaves 11 Downing Street, London, with his ministerial box before delivering the UK Budget (Picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire)

Why UK Budget is a continuation of the Tories’ 13 years of failure – Ian Murray

The boost for investment in artificial intelligence, which encompasses areas such as robotics, was given a thumbs-up.

Budget 2023: Boost for Britain's 'incredibly fast moving' AI tech sector

The Chancellor announced big changes on how much money can be put into pension pots tax free.

Budget 2023: Major changes to pension pots 'tremendous news for economy'

Nuclear power will be classed as “environmentally sustainable” which will give it access to the same investment incentives as renewable energy.

Nuclear power to be reclassed as 'environmentally sustainable'

Martin Lewis reacts to Jeremy Hunt’s budget after Chancellor name checks him and ‘calls speaker old’

Budget 2023: Martin Lewis gives his verdict

Britain’s Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt poses with the red Budget Box as he leaves 11 Downing Street in central London on March 15, 2023, to present the government’s annual budget to Parliament. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP) (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Budget 2023: Living standards to fall by 6% - OBR

Mark Kent

Scots whisky hit with 'historic hammer blow' in Budget - Mark Kent

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced 30 hours of free childcare for one and two year olds

Budget 2023: Free childcare for under 5s explained

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt

Jeremy Hunt announces £320m for Scotland as well as 'potential Canary Wharf'

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt addressed the House of Commons with his Spring Budget 2023 on Wednesday - Credit: Getty Images

Key announcements from Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget 2023

Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt leaves 11 Downing Street, London, with his ministerial box and members of his ministerial team before delivering his Budget at the Houses of Parliament. Picture: Victoria Jones/PA Wire

What changes has Jeremy Hunt announced for UK pensions in Budget?

UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt who will set out his Spring Budget plan on Wednesday.

What to expect and where to watch the Spring Budget announcement

Gourock's outdoor pool is one of the most popular in Scotland

Plea for Scottish Government to help fund swimming pools and follow Hunt's lead

Primark stores across the UK are hosting free workshops to help customers wear their clothes for longer

Primark launches free clothing repair workshops to tackle fast-fashion

Chancellor set to extend fuel duty cut beyond March

The Energy Price Guarantee (EPG) will remain at £2,500 for an additional three months.

Budget 2023: Energy Price Guarantee to be extended to June

The Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will deliver the Budget on Wednesday with a focus on getting people back to work, and cutting inflation.

Chancellor set to deliver ‘back-to-work’ Budget and promise push for growth

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Taj 51 Buckingham Gate Suites and Residencies, London. Pic: Liam Rudden

Jet set luxury at Taj 51 Suites and Residences, London - Scotland on Sunday

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The United Nations says both the Scottish and UK governments need to improve children's human rights. Image: Michael M Santiago/Getty Images.

UN says Scottish, UK governments need to improve children's human rights

The damage done by a wild fire at Tentsmuir (Pic: Forestry and Land Scotland)

Ranger assaulted for asking someone to put out campfire

Circular Economy Minister Lorna Slater

Lorna Slater's private Rum ferry cost taxpayers £1,200