‘Latte levy’ would raise funds and tackle plastic pollution, claim Greens
Introducing a so-called “latte levy” could raise significant funds for local authorities across Scotland, it has been suggested.
Scottish budget
Tory council leaders pledge opposition to parking tax
Every Tory council leader in Scotland has signed a pledge opposing the introduction of a workplace parking levy.
Holyrood approves Budget after SNP agrees deal with Greens
The Scottish Budget has been approved after Finance Secretary Derek Mackay won the backing of Green MSPs by providing more cash for local services and holding out the promise that council tax could be scrapped in the next Parliament.
Budget concessions erode trust in Government, businesses warn
The Scottish Government has been accused of breaking its promise to businesses on a tourist tax following its Budget deal with the Greens.
Scottish Government confirms deal with Greens to ensure support for Budget
The Scottish Government has struck a deal with Green MSPs that will allow its Budget for 2019-20 to pass.
Nicola Sturgeon criticises Labour over lack of alternative Budget proposals
Nicola Sturgeon has described Labour’s failure to offer an alternative proposal for the Scottish Budget as “unacceptable”.
Labour urges MSPs to unite to vote down Budget
Opposition parties in the Scottish Parliament should unite to vote down the Budget, Scottish Labour has said.
The Scottish Budget in the shadow of Brexit
Brexit cast a long shadow over Derek Mackay’s budget when he stood up at Holyrood to announce his tax and spend plans for 2019/20.
Moray Council leader continuing campaign for more cash after Scottish Government budget announcement
The leader of Moray Council says the fight is continuing to ensure it gets a better funding deal from the Scottish Government.
Income tax gap between Scotland and the rest of the UK widens
The tax gap between Scotland and the rest of the UK will widen after Derek Mackay unveiled a budget that failed to pass on the UK Government’s income tax breaks for higher earners.
Key announcements from this year’s Scottish Budget
Scottish Finance Secretary Derek Mackay has outlined his tax and spending plans for the country for 2019-20.
The tax gap: can the SNP find a way to stop themselves falling into it?
Death, taxes and a post-Budget spat between the UK and Scottish governments.
Rhoda Grant: Let us call a halt to cuts to council budgets and ensure access to public services
The Scottish budget is going to be debated in the parliament next week – this is a worrying time for those who depend on public services.
Liam Kerr: SNP ‘break income tax pledge and squeeze councils’
The SNP manifesto for the Holyrood election last included a clear, unequivocal pledge not to raise income tax for basic rate payers.
Greens refuse to support SNP budget containing “astonishing cuts”
A £90million price tag was put on support for the Scottish Government's budget as opposition parties threatened to derail the SNP's first major vote of confidence as a minority administration.
Anger at Holyrood as government freezes flood defences budget
The Scottish Government's decision to freeze the flood defence budget has sparked concerns at Holyrood the north-east might be vulnerable to future storms.
SNP “in denial” over £327million budget cut
The SNP has been criticised for being "in denial" about the scale of cuts to local services after independent experts suggested £327million will be stripped from councils.
Under threat HIE has its budget slashed
The embattled Highlands and Islands Enterprise has had its budget slashed by the Scottish Government.
Sketch: Derek Mackay’s Budget
The Scottish Parliament was built on principles of openness and transparency.
Warning of £1billion Scots’ surcharge ahead of SNP budget
Taxpayers will be "hit with a £1billion surcharge" under SNP plans to be laid out in today's budget, the Scottish Conservatives have claimed.
HIE’s budget expected to be slashed amid centralisation fears
A north MSP has claimed the Scottish Government intends to slash the embattled Highlands and Islands Enterprise's (HIE) budget tomorrow.
Labour calls on Sturgeon to be “honest” about cuts
Scottish Labour has called on Nicola Sturgeon to be "honest" about "hidden cuts" in the government's budget.
Labour’s 11th hour bid to raise income tax fails
Scottish Labour's 11th hour bid to raise income tax has been shot down by the SNP in a fiery Holyrood debate.
Aberdeen City Council short-changed by £17million in budget deal
Aberdeen City Council chiefs have warned jobs are on the line after the local authority was "short-changed" by £17million in the Scottish Government's budget.
Pressure mounts for Swinney to clarify Haudagain Roundabout comments
Pressure was last night piled on John Swinney to explain his embarrassing Budget bungle on the Haudagain Roundabout.
John Swinney needs to remember: “It’s the economy, stupid”
"It's the economy, stupid" must be one of the most well-worn cliches of politics.
Swinney to deliver budget amid claims Scotland’s debt is spiralling to £50 billion
Finance Secretary John Swinney will deliver his first budget armed with new tax powers on the back of claims Scotland's borrowing is spiralling towards £50billion.
John Swinney: Scottish budget cuts are “utterly unacceptable”
John Swinney has blasted cuts to this year's Scottish budget as "completely and utterly unacceptable".