Scotland's Finance Secretary announces further spending cuts due to challenging public finances.
Scotland's Finance Secretary, Shona Robison, has announced plans for further spending cuts due to challenging public finances, following the Treasury's review and uncertainty over pay review body recommendations funding. Robison aims to update MSPs on her proposals in early September, with details to be released when the Scottish Parliament returns from recess. The announcement comes after Scottish ministers made their version of the winter heating payment means-tested and Creative Scotland closed one of its key funds due to concerns over Scottish Government support. A public sector recruitment freeze, except for "essential frontline" posts, has also been confirmed.
August 23, 2024
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