Tag: Budget
Impact of National Insurance Increase on Scottish Councils: £265m Warning for SNP Ministers
Scottish local councils are facing a hefty bill of £265 million due to the increase in employer national insurance contributions announced in the recent budget by Chancellor Rachel Reeves. This news comes as a...
Budget Impact: Whisky Industry Reacts to ‘Hammer Blow’
Scottish companies are in for a tough time ahead with the recent Budget announcement by Chancellor Rachel Reeves. The new Budget is designed to help the UK's financial situation but has left many industries...
Harvie: How Greens Can Impact SNP Budget
Patrick Harvie, the co-leader of the Scottish Greens, has issued a warning to First Minister John Swinney not to assume that his party's votes are guaranteed when it comes to the Scottish budget. He...
Chancellor Faces Setback as Economic Growth Forecast Lowered Ahead of Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is facing a setback as economic growth forecasts have been lowered ahead of her first budget. The UK budget, set to be announced on October 30, is expected to include approximately...
Impact of Budget on Halfords: Declining Bicycle and Tyre Sales Reflect Consumer Concerns
Halfords, a retailer that sells everything from car parts to bicycles, is feeling the impact of consumer nervousness about the upcoming Budget. The uncertainty surrounding Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ plans for the Budget, set to...
Argyll and Bute Council Faces £4 Million Overspend Crisis
The Argyll and Bute Council is facing a financial crisis as they have already overspent their budget by £3.6 million in the first five months of the financial year. The overspend is attributed to...