Programme For Government

After Finance Secretary Shona Robison's £500 million budget cut announcement, First Minister John Swinney has revealed his 2024-25 Programme for Government (PfG). The programme includes efforts to stimulate economic growth, with a focus on attracting investment in renewable energy and infrastr

Amidst £500 million in public spending cuts, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) has urged the Scottish Government to prioritise long-term financial planning, simplify the tax system, and standardise access to apprenticeships across the UK. ICAS also urged the government

Ahead of the Programme for Government, Salmon Scotland, the trade body representing the UK's largest food export, has urged the Scottish Government to cut the red tape hindering Scotland’s blue economy regulations and support sustainable growth in the sector. The appeal comes as Scotland&rsquo

Scott Wright looks at First Minister Humza Yousaf's efforts to strike a balance between pro-business and anti-poverty agendas in his first Programme for Government, examining key policy initiatives, reactions from the business community, and looming challenges related to public finances and soc

The outcome of the Scottish Government’s Emergency Budget Review will be set out to Parliament within two weeks of any UK Government Emergency Budget, Deputy First Minister John Swinney has said. Liz Truss could hold an emergency budget or other fiscal event after taking office in an attempt t

The Programme for Government revealed by the Scottish Government yesterday promised £130 million to be made available this year to set up the Scottish National Investment Bank.