Adding that the Scottish Government is facing a “real terms cut” in its finances in 2027-28, when both the resource and capital block grants are expected to fall by 1%, she also urged the Chancellor to “choose a new path” with “investment in public services to further support our NHS, help keep improving our schools, and to lift more children out of poverty”.
To provide well-rounded coverage and a breadth of insight across various events, we rely on contributions from several staff writers, each bringing their own area of expertise to our publication.




