Which? is calling on the Government to appoint a regulator to protect access to cash, as a combination of bank branch and cashpoint closures risks leaving people struggling to pay for essential goods and services. Continue reading Rapid changes to cash landscape risk leaving millions behind, says Which?
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Edinburgh’s budget: last chance to have your say
It’s the final day to share your views on the draft change strategy and the 2019/20 #edinbudget proposals.
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Scotland’s Budget: Greens hold the key as Government defeat looms large
The SNP government’s Finance Bill is facing defeat tomorrow unless Finance Minister Derek Mackay can negotiate a last ditch deal with the Scottish Greens. Continue reading Scotland’s Budget: Greens hold the key as Government defeat looms large
Tourist Tax takes a step closer
No deal Brexit would damage Scotland, says Holyrood committee
In its Budget report published yesterday, Holyrood’s Finance and Constitution committee warns Scotland’s finances are already exposed to volatility and risk through the way in which the Fiscal Framework operates. Continue reading No deal Brexit would damage Scotland, says Holyrood committee
Spending slashed by £1500 as over half report to cutting back in 2018
Over half (58%) of people across the UK have saved £1,499 on their spending in 2018 according to the latest Lloyds Bank Spending Power Report. Continue reading Spending slashed by £1500 as over half report to cutting back in 2018
Edinburgh College Development Trust seeks a new trustee
Edinburgh College Development Trust, the independent charity which supports students at the College, is seeking a person with a finance background to join the organisation as a trustee. Continue reading Edinburgh College Development Trust seeks a new trustee
Budget: saving public services?
The 2019-20 Scottish Budget provides Scotland with economic stability by making strategic long-term investments to strengthen and prepare the economy for the future, according to Finance Secretary Derek Mackay. However local government umbrella organisation COSLA says the budget will mean only more cuts to council services. Continue reading Budget: saving public services?
Safeguarding Scotland? Budget to support ‘transformation of essential public services’.
The 2019-20 Scottish Budget will seek to strengthen Scotland’s economy and deliver long term investments to transform public services, Finance Secretary Derek Mackay has said. Continue reading Safeguarding Scotland? Budget to support ‘transformation of essential public services’.
Budget “will deliver a healthier, wealthier and fairer Scotland”
Protecting public services: Scottish budget will prioritise health and education spending, says Finance Secretary
Investing in public services and growing the economy will be prioritised in spending plans to help protect Scotland’s prosperity as far as is possible in the face of continued uncertainty over Brexit, according to the Scottish government. Continue reading Budget “will deliver a healthier, wealthier and fairer Scotland”