Category : Devolved


Scottish Budget 2026: £40 Child Payment for Babies

First Minister John Swinney defends Scotland's 2026-27 Budget, highlighting a rise in the Scottish child payment for infants and expanded breakfast clubs. Critics argue it falls short on poverty targets.

SNP Budget criticised as major missed opportunity for Scotland

Finance Secretary Shona Robison's Budget faces fierce criticism for failing to address punitive tax rates and boost growth, instead prioritising unsustainable spending. Analysis reveals the impact on professionals, businesses, and public services.

Pressure mounts on SNP for tax cuts in Scottish Budget

SNP ministers face mounting pressure to reduce income tax and halt a business rates revaluation in today's Scottish Budget, as households and firms struggle with soaring costs. Will the Finance Secretary act?

SNP Minister: Work Not Best Route Out of Poverty

Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville sparks outrage by stating work is not the best escape from poverty, as Scotland's welfare bill heads for £9bn. Critics slam the SNP's 'toxic dependency culture'.

Labour Won't Block SNP Budget, Sarwar Confirms

Anas Sarwar says Scottish Labour will not oppose the upcoming Holyrood budget but warns an emergency budget could follow May's election. Read the full political analysis.

O'Neill Slams Labour Over 'False Promises' on Funding

Northern Ireland's First Minister Michelle O'Neill accuses the Labour government of continuing Tory austerity, citing severe underfunding of public services as Stormont's greatest challenge. Read her full New Year message.

Commonwealth Games 2026 not on free-to-air TV

Scottish Government 'very disappointed' as TNT Sports wins broadcast rights for Glasgow's 2026 Commonwealth Games, placing the event behind a paywall. Read why ministers are demanding a free-to-air solution.

Labour Budget Pumps £2bn into Scotland and Wales

Scottish and Welsh Labour leaders praise a £2bn funding boost and the abolition of the two-child benefit cap in the new budget, hoping it will reverse their fortunes in upcoming elections.

Women hit harder by public debt in Scotland

New research reveals women in Scotland are disproportionately driven into poverty by public debt collection. A wake-up call for policymakers to reform harsh recovery methods.

Covid Inquiry Slams Sturgeon's Leadership in Scotland

The UK Covid-19 Inquiry's second report reveals critical failures in Scottish Government decision-making. Scottish Covid Bereaved group vows to hold ministers accountable for implementing lessons learned.

Scotland's benefits overpayments hit £14.25m

Social Security Scotland overpaid claimants £14.25 million last year while operating costs surged by 9.9%. Discover how benefit errors and rising bureaucracy are impacting Scottish taxpayers.

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