Scottish Budget7 Dec 2024SNP rediscovers its political confidence with wily BudgetThe Scottish government's moves on the two-child benefit cap and winter fuel payments leave Labour facing a dilemma.7 Dec 2024Scotland Politics6 Dec 2024Restoring council budgets will take time - CoslaLocal government bosses have welcomed the latest Scottish Budget, but said current finances will take time to recover6 Dec 2024Scotland Politics5 Dec 2024No need for 'large' council tax hikes - RobisonThe finance secretary says a record funding deal should prevent an increase - but the decision will rest with local authorities.5 Dec 2024Scotland Politics5 Dec 2024Early Budget analysis suggests several causes for concernDouglas Fraser looks at the detail of the Scottish government's budget for the coming year.5 Dec 2024Scotland Politics4 Dec 2024'The Budget seems good on paper - I hope it saves my job'BBC News Scotland has been speaking to people about what they wanted - and what they got from the Budget.4 Dec 2024Scotland4 Dec 2024What’s in the Scottish Budget… in 85 secondsThe BBC’s Kirsten Campbell takes us through the key headlines from the 2025-2026 Budget announcement.4 Dec 2024Scotland Politics4 Dec 2024Five things we learned from the Scottish BudgetScrapping the two-child cap and changes to tax thresholds are among plans for the next financial year.4 Dec 2024Scotland Politics4 Dec 2024SNP government vows to scrap two-child benefit capFinance Secretary Shona Robison also announced plans to change the income tax system in her Budget speech.4 Dec 2024Scotland Politics4 Dec 2024Scottish income tax 2025-26 - What might you be paying?The Scottish government's Budget Statement made no changes to Scottish income tax rates and there were no new tax bands this year.4 Dec 2024Scotland Politics