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Scotland's £60 Billion Budget: Tax Hikes and Tough Choices Ahead

1/12/2026

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Finance Secretary Shona Robison will announce the Scottish government's draft budget for 2026-27, detailing about £60 billion in spending.
The budget will address tax changes and funding for health and education.
Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville says there will be 'hard choices' and defends higher taxes for wealthier individuals amid a projected £4.7 billion funding gap, citing free prescriptions.

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Finance Secretary Shona Robison will announce the Scottish government's draft budget for 2026-27, detailing about £60 billion in spending.
The budget will address tax changes and funding for health and education.
Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville says there will be 'hard choices' and defends higher taxes for wealthier individuals amid a projected £4.7 billion funding gap, citing free prescriptions.