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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...