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Scottish Budget to get green light in final Holyrood vote

The SNP Government Budget is expected to pass with support from the Lib Dems, Greens, and Alba, totaling a record £21 billion for the NHS.
Scottish Labour plans to abstain, while Conservatives are likely to oppose the Budget, which relies on funding from the UK Government.
First Minister John Swinney announced a £10.5 million investment to improve primary care and reduce hospital pressure.
MSP Michael Marra criticized the SNP for not adequately transforming public services despite the increased funding.

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BBC News

Scottish Budget to get green light in final Holyrood vote

The government's spending plans are to be approved by MSPs, with only the Conservatives voting against.

6 days ago·United Kingdom

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The National

Karen Adam: The Scottish Budget is a reminder of who really controls our funding

Well, Budget season is upon us, when the Scottish Government and local authorities set out financial plans for the year ahead...

6 days ago·Glasgow, United Kingdom

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Daily Record

SNP Government Budget to clear final hurdle after John Swinney agrees deals

MSPs will vote on the final stage of Holyrood's spending plans for the year ahead with the NHS set to be handed record funding.

6 days ago·Glasgow, United Kingdom

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guardian-series.co.uk

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Budget Bill set to clear final hurdle at Scottish Parliament

Holyrood is expected to pass the 2025-26 budget plans when MSPs vote at the end of business.

6 days ago

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The Herald Scotland

SNP budget to pass final Holyrood vote today after deals with Greens and Lib Dems

John Swinney's Budget is set to clear its final parliamentary hurdle today as the Scottish Greens and Lib Dems join with the SNP to back the plans…

6 days ago·Scotland, United Kingdom

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caithness-business.co.uk

The IFS Scottish Budget Report

This report analyses the Scottish Government's Budget for 2025-26, with chapters on tax strategy, school spending, public sector pay and more. The Scottish Government's Budget for 2025-26 takes place after Chancellor Rachel Reeves's first UK Budget transformed the short-term funding outlook for public services nationwide, but the medium-term outlook still looks challenging.

4 days ago

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