UK minister signals whisky tax breaks in bid to mitigate Donald Trump’s tariffs
Whisky duty could be cut in next month’s Budget to offset punitive US tariffs that come into force today, UK ministers have signalled.
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Scottish farmers awarded £160million after long-running spat over historic subsidy allocations
A long-running spat over historic farm subsidy allocations has been settled and Scottish farmers are set to receive their share of £160 million.
Philip Hammond’s Spring Statement offers ‘no clarity’ for Scotland
Scotland’s Public Finance Minister Kate Forbes last night claimed the Chancellor’s Spring Statement offers “no clarity” on funding for Scotland.
Chancellor declares austerity is coming to an end
Chancellor Philip Hammond declared “austerity is finally coming to an end” last night, as he unveiled a Budget for “the strivers, the grafters and the carers”.
UK Music asks Chancellor to order Budget review of music in education
UK Music has called on Chancellor Philip Hammond to order an “urgent review” into music education in state schools.
Conservative MP defends UK Government inaction over RBS branch closures
Labour has called for the UK Government to “stop dancing” around the planned closures of dozens of RBS branches.
SPRING STATEMENT: Austerity could be eased in the autumn says Chancellor
Chancellor Philip Hammond yesterday hinted that austerity measures could soon be eased after official economic forecasts showed improved growth rates for the UK.
Tax break could lead to rush of deals in North Sea
A ground-breaking new tax break for the oil sector will revitalise the North Sea and pave the way for a flurry of deals, industry experts said yesterday.
IN FULL: The 40 main points from the Chancellor’s 2017 Budget
Chancellor Philip Hammond reveals the budget. Follow our live coverage below:
Chancellor could target pensions in Budget statement
With the chancellor’s Budget statement taking place this week, what will be announced and put under the spotlight?
Being part of single market tops SNP wishes
Single market membership is at the top of the list of Budget demands for rural Scotland, it was claimed yesterday.
Business in the north: What’s coming this week?
There’s a Budget looming and many north and north-east businesses will, either directly or through industry bodies, use this week to get their messages across to the chancellor.
SWA calls on chancellor to cut ‘staggering’ taxes
The whisky industry’s trade body has renewed calls for the chancellor to cut “staggering” levels of tax on Scotch to support sales growth in the UK and international markets ahead of Brexit.
Hammond marks “decisive step” in political emancipation of women
Chancellor Philip Hammond will today use his Budget to mark the upcoming centenary of legislation that first gave women the right to vote.
Philip Hammond urged to reduce financial pressure on farmers
NFU Mutual has called on the Chancellor to take steps to reduce the financial pressure on farmers in next week's budget.
Autumn Statement: Swinney vows to protect vulnerable from cuts
The Scottish Government has pledged to do everything it can to protect families north of the border from further austerity measures to be announced by the Chancellor.
Sturgeon says a minority UK government could be good for the country
A minority UK Government could lead to better thought out and consensual policies, Nicola Sturgeon declared last night.
Osborne talks future of oil and gas industry
Chancellor George Osborne has given an exclusive interview to the Press and Journal on a visit to Aberdeen.
Scottish Independence: Darling on islands to back union
Former Chancellor Alistair Darling has chosen the Outer Hebrides to mark the "100 days to go" point in the Scottish independence referendum campaign.