The Scottish Government has said it plans to shed thousands of public sector jobs as part of a package of measures to plug a projected annual budget gap of £4.7bn.
The Scottish Government faces “significant pressures” on spending despite modest funding growth since its last budget, according to the nation’s economic forecaster.
Scottish councils face a budget shortfall of £647m this year as they grapple with surging cost pressures and intensifying demand for social care, the nation’s spending watchdog has warned.
Extra GP appointments, a “cost of living guarantee” and the scrapping of peak rail fares have been given top priority in the Scottish Government’s legislative programme for the next year.
The Scottish Government will face “significant challenges” funding devolved public services in the future because of the twin difficulties of an ageing population and worsening health, the nation’s...
The Scottish Fiscal Commission can play an important role in educating the population as the country faces “escalating challenges” to its economy and public finances, according to a review by the...
The Scottish Government’s increased surcharge on second and rental home purchases is “inconsistent with any sensible tax policy”, according to a leading think-tank.
Scottish councils have been warned that their increasing reliance on reserves to deal with the “severe financial pressures” they face is no longer sustainable.
The Scottish Government has prioritised spending on healthcare, housing and social security in a budget that sought to set a positive tone in the face of looming cost pressures and a deteriorating...
Reversing the Scottish Government’s 2024-25 cuts to affordable rented homes is needed to address “spiralling” waiting lists, housing associations have warned.
The Scottish Government has been warned that its reliance on short-term budget fixes poses a significant risk to fiscal sustainability and future public service delivery.
The Scottish Government will struggle to balance its budget after tying its hands with generous public sector pay deals, Scotland’s independent economic forecaster has warned.
The Scottish Government has failed to spend over €136m in EU structural funding allocated to boost economic development north of the border, new analysis has revealed.
Scottish councils face “severe challenges” to balance their books, with cuts in expenditure of up to 8.5% required over the next three years, the nation’s spending watchdog has warned.
The Scottish Government is at risk of missing its child poverty targets after figures showed around a quarter of children still living in relative poverty.
Income tax is set to generate £700m more for the Scottish Government next year than previously expected, but only a small portion of this is from the hike for high-earners announced in this week’s...
Higher-than-expected public sector pay and meeting spending commitments will create a £1.5bn gap in Scotland’s 2024-25 budget, the Fraser of Allander Institute has warned.
