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First Minister of Scotland John Swinney and Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes (left) arrive at the main chamber to deliver a statement on his Programme for Government to the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood. Photo: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

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The Glen Sannox returns to the Ferguson Marine shipyard after sea trials. Picture: John Devlin

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Scottish Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville and UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves

£2bn benefits black hole blamed on 'reckless spending'

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NHS Dumfries and Galloway has called on the public to help it plug its £33.6m deficit

NHS board extends funds plea to the public to plug £33m deficit

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Exclusive SNP facing social care 'meltdown' as £560m black hole risking services

Signature Group runs more than 20 bars, restaurants, hotels and a brewery. Its venues include The Huxley in Edinburgh's West End.

Scottish hospitality empire makes plea to punters amid extra £1.7m wage bill

Chancellor Rachel Reeves insists the welfare cuts will not drive people into poverty

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Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, leaves 11, Downing Street to deliver her Spring Statement to Parliament on March 26, 2025 (Photo: Carl Court/Getty Images)

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Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves with Defence Secretary John Healey and Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin during a visit to Wellington Barracks, London, to meet with defence personnel spearheading defence and security innovation. Picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

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SNP Finance Secretary Shona Robison claimed Scotland would suffer due to the Spring Statement

SNP will do 'everything' to avoid replicating UK welfare cuts

Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, leaves 11, Downing Street to deliver her Spring Statement to Parliament on March 26, 2025 (Photo: Carl Court/Getty Images)

Sketch: Reeves's sombre Spring Statement saved by weak Tory response

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer speaking during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons. Picture: House of Commons/PA Wire

Spring Statement: Businesses 'failed' as tax hikes kill investment

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Explainer Spring Statement timings and what we should we expect for Scotland

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves will announce a funding boost for defence on Wednesday

Chancellor to announce defence spending boost

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People are our greatest resource, Moderator tells Scottish Parliament

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John Swinney warns UK cuts poised to be 'damaging' for Scotland's NHS

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'This is not austerity': Sarwar defends cutting billions in benefits

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The Glen Sannox ferry is operating from Troon, rather than Ardrossan, because the harbour there has not yet been upgraded (Picture: Andrew Milligan)

Ex-Ferguson Marine owner on 'absolutely crying shame' over ferries bid

The Chancellor faces a difficult battle to rebuild the economy

Spring Statement risks Scottish Budget hit and forcing SNP tax review

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves during a visit Babcock in Rosyth, to talk about growing the defence sector to kickstart economic growth and bolster national security

Reeves doubles down on welfare and says ministers must get a grip

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Exclusive Lib Dem MP urges ministers to help farmers with universal credit

Glen Rosa being launched at the Ferguson Marine yard

New setback for Ferguson Marine shipyard as key boss quits

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves meets military personnel. Credit: Dan Kitwood/PA Wire

Disability benefits likely to be cut to fund defence spending

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Falkirk votes through largest council tax hike in Scotland

Dalmuir Municipal Golf Course in Clydebank is set to close after a decision on Wednesday by West Dunbartonshire Council

Dalmuir loses council funding but Hollandbush model offers fresh hope

The SNP's top team of Kate Forbes, John Swinney and Shona Robison will be relieved to see their Budget passed by the Scottish Parliament but the country will end up paying a heavy price (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)

SNP Government's financial woes blamed on 'economic shocks'

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Be prepared for Rachel Reeves’ plans to tax your life savings

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Macfarlane flags strong deal pipeline and profits but Budget blow to cost £1.2m

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Music tuition cuts abandoned by Scottish council after outcry

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Patients to be sent to England or private hospitals under Labour
Scottish Labour says it will ‘rip up bureaucracy’ to reduce NHS waiting lists if they win the 2026 Holyrood election.

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Glasgow council considers Clyde Tunnel toll and congestion charge

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Fresh inflationary pressures will add to the money worries facing millions of people.

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First Minister John Swinney and finance secretary Shona Robison

SNP warned 'no evidence' higher public sector pay helping retain staff

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Glasgow council overspent budget by more than £38m as cuts considered

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced major changes to employers' national insurance contributions in her autumn Budget.

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The SNP's top team of Kate Forbes, John Swinney and Shona Robison will be relieved to see their Budget passed by the Scottish Parliament but the country will end up paying a heavy price (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)

Why the SNP Budget will only make us poorer Murdo Fraser

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From left is senior charge nurse Joanne Auld, Health Secretary Neil Gray, deputy charge nurse Siobhan Griffin and clinical nurse educator Hannah Spruce at Forth Valley Royal Hospital.

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