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flag Scotland to issue "kilts" bonds in 2026-27 to fund infrastructure, pending SNP election win.

flag Scotland plans to issue its first government bonds, nicknamed "kilts" as a nod to UK gilts, starting in the 2026-27 financial year. flag Led by First Minister John Swinney, the move aims to fund infrastructure and support economic growth, reflecting Scotland’s strong fiscal management and growing financial autonomy within the UK. flag The initiative, contingent on the SNP’s success in the upcoming Holyrood election, marks a key step toward greater control over public investment, though full fiscal independence remains uncertain.

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