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Why working out what Scotland gets from this Budget may be a lot more complicated

John Healey's first Budget brings a pension rise, possible energy bill relief and a defence cash injection — but Scotland's share of any new spending hinges on whether Barnett formula rules still apply in an era of mayoral deals.

According to the Scottish Business Monitor, 69% of companies do not think the Government understands the business environment

According to the Scottish Business Monitor, 69% of companies do not think the Government understands the business environment

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Most Scottish firms say Government does not understand business, survey finds

Economic research, surveys and data will continue to highlight the grim everyday realities of Brexit.

Economic research, surveys and data will continue to highlight the grim everyday realities of Brexit.

A burned meat pie and the cold economic reality of Brexit

Mairi Spowage said: 'While recent indicators have encouraged a more optimistic narrative around Scotland’s growth prospects, it would be premature to assume this momentum is secure.'

Mairi Spowage said: 'While recent indicators have encouraged a more optimistic narrative around Scotland’s growth prospects, it would be premature to assume this momentum is secure.'

'The lesson for Scotland is not that a downturn is inevitable'

(left to right) Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton, Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar , First Minister and SNP leader John Swinney, Leader of the Scottish Conservatives Russell Findlay,Co-Leader of the Scottish Green Party Ross Greer

(left to right) Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton, Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar , First Minister and SNP leader John Swinney, Leader of the Scottish Conservatives Russell Findlay,Co-Leader of the Scottish Green Party Ross Greer

2026 Holyrood election

Scotland’s next government faces tough choices on tax and spending

2026 Holyrood election

'Electorate needs parties to be honest about hard choices' facing government

Probably the most onerous increase in costs from an employer's perspective have been changes to national insurance contributions

Probably the most onerous increase in costs from an employer's perspective have been changes to national insurance contributions

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Increasingly 'entrenched' pessimism in Scotland, but all need not be lost

It's a cracker of a goal for Scotland's football sector.

It's a cracker of a goal for Scotland's football sector.

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Revealed: Scottish football contributes hundreds of millions of pounds to economy

Finance Secretary Shona Robison alongside First Minister John Swinney (left) in the main chamber

Finance Secretary Shona Robison alongside First Minister John Swinney (left) in the main chamber

SNP tax plans to sail through Holyrood as Sarwar says Labour won't block budget

Tax differences between Scotland and the Rest of The UK

Tax differences between Scotland and the Rest of The UK

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Why the SNP’s 'most pay less' tax claim keeps falling apart

Political Editor Andrew Learmonth

Political Editor Andrew Learmonth

Scotland’s £820m Budget boost comes with warnings hiding in the fine print

First Minister of Scotland John Swinney speaking at the IPPR Scotland conference at Nicolson Square

First Minister of Scotland John Swinney speaking at the IPPR Scotland conference at Nicolson Square

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Scotland’s £1.7bn tax take brings in just £616m as growth stalls

Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers a speech in the media briefing room of 9 Downing Street in central London

Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers a speech in the media briefing room of 9 Downing Street in central London

'Each of us must do our bit': Reeves repeatedly refuses to rule out income tax rise

Young men in Scotland are being failed by public policy and support systems, according to a new report

Young men in Scotland are being failed by public policy and support systems, according to a new report

Young Scottish men being failed by drug, alcohol and suicide policies, report says

Fraser of Allander Institute: Spring Statement leaves Scottish budget £900m worse off

Fraser of Allander Institute: Spring Statement leaves Scottish budget £900m worse off

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Fraser of Allander Institute: Spring Statement leaves Scottish budget £900m worse off

Scottish First Minister John Swinney and Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves

Scottish First Minister John Swinney and Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves

Fraser of Allander: Chancellor’s Budget risks inflation and wage stagnation

Fraser of Allander: The most surprising decision in the Scottish Budget

Fraser of Allander: The most surprising decision in the Scottish Budget

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Fraser of Allander: The most surprising decision in the Scottish Budget

Shona Robison will set out the scale of Scottish Government spending cuts on Tuesday. (Image: PA)

Shona Robison will set out the scale of Scottish Government spending cuts on Tuesday. (Image: PA)

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Lack of contingency plans criticised as Robison sets out significant spending cuts

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Analysis: Fraser of Allander Institute on Robison's first budget

The majority of delayed or cancelled investment has been in physical assets

The majority of delayed or cancelled investment has been in physical assets

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Scottish business activity declines with investments put on hold

Jeremy Hunt delivered Autumn Statement

Jeremy Hunt delivered Autumn Statement

Autumn Statement

Fraser of Allander Institute: Tax burden still on track to rise to a post-war high

Scottish economy showing signs of 'apathy' as growth forecast slashed

Scottish economy showing signs of 'apathy' as growth forecast slashed

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Scottish economy showing signs of 'apathy' as growth forecast slashed

Record drop in Scottish employment rate points to economic woes

limit tax hikes

limit tax hikes

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Spending gap warning: Scots tax hikes unlikely 'to yield large amounts of revenue'

The latest forecast is for Scotland’s economy – which narrowly avoided recession in 2022 – to shrink by 0.7% in 2023

The latest forecast is for Scotland’s economy – which narrowly avoided recession in 2022 – to shrink by 0.7% in 2023

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Fraser of Allander Institute warns Scots face a year of high prices

Thinktan 'hammer blow' to SNP's independence pension plan

Thinktan 'hammer blow' to SNP's independence pension plan

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Thinktank 'hammer blow' to SNP's independence pension plan