Budget 2024

EXCLUSIVE

People take part in a Believe in Scotland march and rally in Edinburgh in 2023

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Scottish independence support rises two points amid Labour Budget fallout

Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay has proposed swingeing tax cuts

Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay has proposed swingeing tax cuts

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Tories demand almost £1 billion in tax cuts from SNP's Scottish Budget

File of UK-EU border at Dover - EMBARGOED TO 0001 MONDAY MAY 20 Lorries queue for the frontier control area at the Port of Dover in Kent. The Government has no clear timetable to fully implement its post-Brexit border controls with the EU, the National

File of UK-EU border at Dover - EMBARGOED TO 0001 MONDAY MAY 20 Lorries queue for the frontier control area at the Port of Dover in Kent. The Government has no clear timetable to fully implement its post-Brexit border controls with the EU, the National

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Tommy Sheppard: The best hope for Scotland's economic future is the EU

First Minister John Swinney has been urged not to cut independence spending in the budget

First Minister John Swinney has been urged not to cut independence spending in the budget

Scottish independence

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SNP 'must rule out cutting independence spend in Scottish budget', Greens demand

This Budget has shown that the type of real, meaningful change that we need will simply never be delivered by a Westminster government

This Budget has shown that the type of real, meaningful change that we need will simply never be delivered by a Westminster government

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Kate Forbes: This Labour Budget felt all too familiar for Scotland

The UK Government must change course, before it bears the shame of forsaking its most vulnerable citizens

The UK Government must change course, before it bears the shame of forsaking its most vulnerable citizens

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Labour’s disability support cuts will ignite a scandal to rival Windrush

John Swinney said that the tax hike should not apply to the third sector

John Swinney said that the tax hike should not apply to the third sector

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UK Budget ‘cannot be balanced on back of Scotland’s charities’, John Swinney says

Labour has thrown down the gauntlet, and the Scottish Government should pick it up

Labour has thrown down the gauntlet, and the Scottish Government should pick it up

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Richie Venton: Defy Labour’s austerity with a people’s Budget here in Scotland

Labour have squandered their political capital on punishing the poor and the elderly

Labour have squandered their political capital on punishing the poor and the elderly

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

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Calling GB Energy an energy company is like calling Dracula's castle a blood bank

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar in the main chamber of the Scottish Parliament

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar in the main chamber of the Scottish Parliament

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Support for Scottish Labour plunges as voters fear Budget will leave them worse off

Public Finance Minister Ivan McKee, right, appears on the BBC's Sunday Show

Public Finance Minister Ivan McKee, right, appears on the BBC's Sunday Show

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SNP 'considering' reversing Winter Fuel Payment cut, minister says

What we heard from Rachel Reeves doesn’t seem particularly feminist, writes Anum Qaisar

What we heard from Rachel Reeves doesn’t seem particularly feminist, writes Anum Qaisar

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Anum Qaisar: Budget was bad day for women as well as a good one

If Labour plan to deliver the change they promised, this Budget ain’t it, writes Mhairi Black

If Labour plan to deliver the change they promised, this Budget ain’t it, writes Mhairi Black

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Mhairi Black: More money for the Scotland Office will mean more meddling

Keir Starmer as much as the Tories wants to ensure that the uppity Caledonians know their place

Keir Starmer as much as the Tories wants to ensure that the uppity Caledonians know their place

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

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Keir Starmer wants to ensure that the uppity Caledonians know their place

Anas Sarwar pictured with Chancellor Rachel Reeves

Anas Sarwar pictured with Chancellor Rachel Reeves

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Anas Sarwar is haunting the corridors of Westminster – literally

From left: Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes, First Minister John Swinney, and Finance Secretary Shona Robison

From left: Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes, First Minister John Swinney, and Finance Secretary Shona Robison

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Scottish councils call for 'fair share' of additional funding from UK Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Scottish Labour group leader Anas Sarwar

Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Scottish Labour group leader Anas Sarwar

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Labour detail plans to bypass Holyrood with £1.4bn 'direct investment' in Scotland

Some four in 10 Labour voters expect the number of those living in poverty to have risen by the end of the Government's current term

Some four in 10 Labour voters expect the number of those living in poverty to have risen by the end of the Government's current term

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Half of people think poverty will rise under Labour in next five years – survey

It's still a budget that has been set far away from Scotland and with a focus on somewhere else, writes Craig Dalzell

It's still a budget that has been set far away from Scotland and with a focus on somewhere else, writes Craig Dalzell

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Breaking down the Budget’s impact on Scotland

This was a Budget of missed opportunities and disappointments, writes the Wee Ginger Dug

This was a Budget of missed opportunities and disappointments, writes the Wee Ginger Dug

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

This was a Budget of missed opportunities and disappointments for Scotland

If Rachel Reeves was planning to hit businesses with 15% National Insurance, why did she target pensioners?

If Rachel Reeves was planning to hit businesses with 15% National Insurance, why did she target pensioners?

Scots do not have to accept ‘jam tomorrow’ promises from Labour

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar (left) and First Minister John Swinney

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar (left) and First Minister John Swinney

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Labour Budget raises '£500 million question for Scotland', First Minister says

Anti-monarchy group Republic has called on Prince William to meet to discuss poverty and inequality

Anti-monarchy group Republic has called on Prince William to meet to discuss poverty and inequality

Anti-monarchy group calls for meeting with Prince William on 'inequality'

Rachel Reeves delivered the Budget on Wednesday

Rachel Reeves delivered the Budget on Wednesday

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Lower pay rises likely as result of Budget tax increases, Rachel Reeves admits

Rachel Reeves delivered the Budget on Tuesday, October 30

Rachel Reeves delivered the Budget on Tuesday, October 30

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Lesley Riddoch: Here's what I made of the Labour Government's first Budget

LIVE: Rachel Reeves urged to end austerity as Chancellor to deliver Budget

LIVE: Rachel Reeves urged to end austerity as Chancellor to deliver Budget

RECAP: Chancellor announces UK Budget with additional £3.4bn for Scotland

Ellie Gomersall, Caitlin Logan and George Kerevan shared their thoughts

Ellie Gomersall, Caitlin Logan and George Kerevan shared their thoughts

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'Poor Scotland': National columnists give verdict on Labour Budget

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer departs 10 Downing Street, London, to attend Prime Minister's Questions

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer departs 10 Downing Street, London, to attend Prime Minister's Questions

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Polling expert: Here's how today's Budget could impact Labour's support

Chancellor Rachel Reeves and First Minister John Swinney photographed in Glasgow in August

Chancellor Rachel Reeves and First Minister John Swinney photographed in Glasgow in August

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What was in Rachel Reeves's Budget for Scotland? See the key points

Rachel Reeves pictured leaving No 11 Downing Street ahead of the Budget

Rachel Reeves pictured leaving No 11 Downing Street ahead of the Budget

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Economists react to the Budget with pay cut fears

Rachel Reeves has promised an extra £470 for pensioners next year, as she maintained the Government’s commitment to the pension triple lock

Rachel Reeves has promised an extra £470 for pensioners next year, as she maintained the Government’s commitment to the pension triple lock

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'Underwhelming' and 'not enough': Pensions expert hits out at changes in Budget

Alcohol duty is paid by manufacturers when they make their products

Alcohol duty is paid by manufacturers when they make their products

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Scotch whisky industry hits out as Chancellor increases alcohol duty

Employers’ National Insurance contributions will rise to 15%

Employers’ National Insurance contributions will rise to 15%

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Employer National Insurance contribution to rise to 15 per cent

The triple lock guarantees an increase in pensions in line with average earnings, inflation or 2.5%, whichever is highest

The triple lock guarantees an increase in pensions in line with average earnings, inflation or 2.5%, whichever is highest

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Chancellor announces major changes for pensioners in Budget

Martin Lewis has responded to Chancellor Rachel Reeves

Martin Lewis has responded to Chancellor Rachel Reeves

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Martin Lewis responds to Rachel Reeves's Budget and 'very big' tax rises

Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivering her Budget in the Commons on Wednesday

Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivering her Budget in the Commons on Wednesday

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Budget means 'additional £3.4 billion for Scottish Government', Chancellor says

Inheritance Tax is a tax paid on the estate (property, money and possessions) of someone who has passed away

Inheritance Tax is a tax paid on the estate (property, money and possessions) of someone who has passed away

Chancellor reveals Inheritance Tax changes in Budget – will you be affected?

Fuel Duty was cut by 5p by then-Chancellor Rishi Sunak in 2023

Fuel Duty was cut by 5p by then-Chancellor Rishi Sunak in 2023

Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms Fuel Duty won't rise next year

Businesses have expressed concerns about employer National Insurance contribution increases

Businesses have expressed concerns about employer National Insurance contribution increases

Businesses fear impact of increased employer National Insurance contributions

Rachel Reeves is set to announce the Budget today

Rachel Reeves is set to announce the Budget today

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Rachel Reeves set to announce Budget – how to watch

Workers on minimum wage will see an increase in pay

Workers on minimum wage will see an increase in pay

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Minimum wage to increase – but it still falls short of the Living Wage

Pensioners can pay tax depending on their finances

Pensioners can pay tax depending on their finances

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Do pensioners pay tax? What happens when you start to receive your pension

Who has to pay Inheritance Tax in the UK?

Who has to pay Inheritance Tax in the UK?

What is Inheritance Tax and who needs to pay it? Everything you need to know

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will confirm the budget on Wednesday, October 30 and will announce how pensions will be affected.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will confirm the budget on Wednesday, October 30 and will announce how pensions will be affected.

How could pensions and pensioners be impacted by the Budget?

Labour minister Nick Thomas-Symonds (right) reacted with fury to Brendan O'Hara's accusation

Labour minister Nick Thomas-Symonds (right) reacted with fury to Brendan O'Hara's accusation

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Budget fiasco sees Labour's conduct compared with Tory partygate lies

Locals in Rutherglen spoke to The National about how they viewed the new UK Labour Government

Locals in Rutherglen spoke to The National about how they viewed the new UK Labour Government

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'Sh***': How one Labour-voting area feels about the new UK Government

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will set out the UK Government’s tax and spending plans on Wednesday

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will set out the UK Government’s tax and spending plans on Wednesday

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Labour Budget 'must cut energy bills by £450 to meet election pledge', SNP say

Scottish Labour's Anas Sarwar (left) and Prime Minister Keir Starmer

Scottish Labour's Anas Sarwar (left) and Prime Minister Keir Starmer

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'Duped': Anas Sarwar pledges end of austerity – despite Budget of cuts and tax rises

The real economic decisions will be made on November 5, when America votes in the presidential election

The real economic decisions will be made on November 5, when America votes in the presidential election

George Kerevan: How a Trump win would undermine Rachel Reeves’s Budget game plan

Shona Robison has called on Labour to fully offset the extra cost of raising taxes to public sector employers in Scotland

Shona Robison has called on Labour to fully offset the extra cost of raising taxes to public sector employers in Scotland

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Scottish Government warns Labour Budget could cost NHS Scotland 2000 nurses

On Wednesday, Rachel Reeves will present her long-deferred Budget statement to the House of Commons

On Wednesday, Rachel Reeves will present her long-deferred Budget statement to the House of Commons

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Andrew Tickell: Extraordinary General Elections – what needs to happen

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been urged not to impose cuts on the Scottish budget after analysis showed the block grant's value is falling

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been urged not to impose cuts on the Scottish budget after analysis showed the block grant's value is falling

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'Painful austerity': Scottish block grant 'worth £6bn less than in 2020', report says

A protester calling on the Scottish Government to reinstate Creative Scotland funding

A protester calling on the Scottish Government to reinstate Creative Scotland funding

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Pat Kane: A new manifesto is needed to address the crisis in Scottish arts

Scottish Green co-leader Patrick Harvie (right) and First and Deputy First Ministers John Swinney and Kate Forbes

Scottish Green co-leader Patrick Harvie (right) and First and Deputy First Ministers John Swinney and Kate Forbes

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

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SNP 'must show they can be trusted' for Greens to back Budget, Patrick Harvie says