Scottish Budget LIVE: Tax plans, spending and cuts revealed as Shona Robison unveils SNP Government Budget
There are some critical spending decisions to be made by John Swinney and his Government - and today we learn just how money will be allocated in the Scottish Budget
Finance Secretary Shona Robison has this afternoon set out draft tax and spending plans for next year in her Scottish Budget statement.
The Scottish Government has announced the two-child cap on benefits will be scrapped north of the Border as she pledged record spending for both the NHS and councils in next year’s Budget.
Spending has also been outlined for the commitment to introduce an additional winter fuel payment next year of between £100 and £300 for each Scottish pensioner.
Today, we have learned the Government’s position on council and income tax, as well as its priorities in general as the country heads towards an election in 2026.
Stay tuned right here for every development throughout the afternoon.
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