Reading Time: 3 minutesThis blog provides initial analysis of today’s UK Spring statement.
Tag: Budget
As another Budget Bill is about to pass…what comes next?
Reading Time: 5 minutesNext week, the Budget Bill for 2025-26 looks certain to pass. This blog considers this year’s Budget deal, and what comes next. Â
Understanding the Increase in Scotland’s Arts and Culture Budgets
Reading Time: 6 minutesA look at the Scottish Government’s increased funding for arts and culture.
The 2025-26 Budget in 10 charts
Reading Time: 2 minutesThis blog summarises some of the main points emerging from the 2025-26 Scottish Budget, which was published on 4 December 2024. For more detail and context, take a look at the Financial Scrutiny Unit’s Budget briefing.
Scottish Government responses to pre-Budget scrutiny: all smiles, no substance?
Reading Time: 8 minutesThis blog looks back at the recommendations made by committees during pre-budget scrutiny 2025-26 and the impact of committee scrutiny on the Scottish Budget 2025-26.
Scottish Budget – 2025-26: Affordable housing supply
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Scottish Government has increased funding for affordable housing with a budget of £768 million next year. This blog takes a closer look at the
Scottish Budget 2025-26: initial reaction
Reading Time: 12 minutesThis blog provides initial reaction to the Scottish Government’s 2025-26 Budget.
What to look out for in the 2025-26 Scottish Budget
Reading Time: 6 minutesThis blog summarises some of the areas to look out for in tomorrow’s 2025-26 Scottish Budget.
Scottish income tax – an emerging picture
Reading Time: 6 minutesDevolved income tax policy has been much debated, but evidence around its effects is still emerging. This blog looks at where uncertainty remains.
Capital investment in Scotland and the transition to net zero
Reading Time: 8 minutesThis blog considers the outlook for the 2025-26 capital budget in the context of the expected costs of the transition to net zero.