But in an interview with the Scotsman podcast The Steamie, John Swinney expressed his worries over a rise in “populism” ahead ...

Deals agreed with the two parties to ease the path of the Budget will cost the Scottish Government £16.7 million.

The JRF’s annual poverty barometer, which analyses information from the Office for Budget Responsibility, indicates Scotland ...

Scottish Lib Dems and Greens back SNP Budget, securing funding for drug-exposed babies, hospices and colleges. Deals included a pilot for £2 ...

Regan said she would vote for the Scottish Government’s tax and spending plans when they come before MSPs in February.

One of Scotland’s leading disability charities has welcomed the Scottish Government’s budget deal, which will provide lifeline funding for a specialist college that the organisation operates.

One of Scotland’s leading disability charities has welcomed the Scottish Government’s budget deal, which will provide lifeline funding for a specialist college that the organisation operates.

Creative Scotland will provide £200m in funding to 251 organisations after a government boost over the next three years.

Ms Robison said:“We are determined to deliver on the issues that matter most to the people of Scotland – and that is why this Budget invests in public services and in eradicating child poverty, acts ...

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Hospitality venues across Scotland remain ineligible for new business rates relief, leaving them with bills tens of thousands ...