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flag Scotland’s leaders push for swift budget agreement amid tight deadlines and child poverty funding plans.

flag Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney is urging Holyrood parties to reach a budget agreement quickly, as Finance Secretary Shona Robison prepares to unveil the 2026-27 budget on January 13. flag The delayed UK Budget shortened the timeline, raising concerns about limited planning time for public services. flag Swinney emphasized the need for early certainty, particularly for local authorities and third-sector groups. flag Funds freed by the UK’s scrapping of the two-child benefit cap will be reinvested in efforts to reduce child poverty, though specific plans remain under review. flag While the Scottish Conservatives linked support to aligning income tax with the rest of the UK, Swinney stated such proposals do not align with current government principles, though talks continue.

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