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Finance Secretary Kate Forbes announces birth of baby daughter and reveals name

The SNP MSP is the first Scottish cabinet secretary to take maternity leave while remaining in post

The National (Scotland)

Scottish ministers among those barred from Russia in new wave of sanctions

The Russian foreign ministry released a list of people no longer allowed into the country.

The Independent UK

Perth and Kinross Council services and schools could be affected next month due to staff strike action

Unite, the union which represents staff employed by Tayside Contracts, many of which are in Perth and Kinross, voted in favour of industrial action after rejecting a two per cent increase offered by Cosla

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West Dunbartonshire Council leader pleads with Scottish Government for more funding

Martin Rooney has written a letter to depute First Minister John Swinney and finance secretary Kate Forbes stating that the local authority needs more money to pay staff a fair wage.

Daily Record

Devolved nations send joint letter over cost-of-living

FINANCE Minister Kate Forbes has joined her counterparts in Wales and Northern Ireland to highlight “significant gaps” in cost-of-living support…

The National (Scotland)

Devolved finance ministers push Chancellor over cost-of-living crisis support

In a joint letter the three ministers said that action is needed to support households and businesses ahead of another increase in energy prices.

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak will ‘circumvent Holyrood’ to implement key policies, says Scottish Tory ally

RISHI Sunak will “circumvent Holyrood” to implement key policies, Scottish Tory MP Andrew Bowie has claimed.

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Finance Secretary denies child payment uplift could be scrapped

SCOTLAND’S Finance Secretary has said that the £5 uplift to the Scottish Child Payment is “absolutely not” at risk of being cut.

The National (Scotland)

4G mobile phone coverage expanded in dozens of rural areas

Residents and businesses in Bogton, Aberdeenshire, are the latest of 55 mobile ‘notspots’ lined up to benefit from the new 4G services.

The Independent UK

John Swinney to cover Kate Forbes’ maternity leave

The role will be in addition to Mr Swinney’s duties as deputy first minister and cabinet secretary for Covid recovery.

The Independent UK

Ukrainian MP welcomes £65m military aid and thanks 'friend' Scotland

A UKRAINIAN MP has welcomed the news that the Scottish Government will provide £65 million in military aid to her country.

The National (Scotland)

Scotland makes £65 million contribution to UK's £1 billion Ukraine military package

Scottish Finance Secretary Kate Forbes agreed to the exceptional arrangement for the usually reserved Westminster defence budget.

Daily Record

Kate Forbes in talks to help smash ‘green ceiling’ for women

CLIMATE youth delegates from Renew the World met with the Scottish Government’s Finance and Economy Secretary Kate Forbes at the Scottish…

The National (Scotland)

Scotland’s tax system not fit for the future, report claims

The paper warns that Scotland faces pressure from an ageing population.

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Kate Forbes urges UK Government to act over 'astronomical' energy prices

SCOTTISH Finance Secretary Kate Forbes has challenged the Treasury to do more to help families with “astronomical” rises in energy bills –…

Daily Record

Council strike action could see Dumfries and Galloway school closures and waste in the streets

Dumfries and Galloway Council workers are among local authority employees being balloted for a strike over pay

The National (Scotland)

Kate Forbes warns UK Government minister over 'levelling-up' plans

The Finance Secretary has written to Neil O’Brien, the UK Government’s Levelling Up minister

The National (Scotland)

New monitor to help deliver 'fairer, healthier and greener' economy, says Kate Forbes

A NEW monitor is set to be used by the Scottish Government to help deliver its ambition of a fairer, healthier and greener economy.

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'No significant reason' for low uptake of broadband vouchers - Forbes

As of this month, the Reaching 100% scheme has delivered 2,202 new connections

The National (Scotland)

Inflation spike 'extremely worrying' for struggling Scots, Kate Forbes says

SCOTLAND’S Finance Secretary has warned the state of the UK’s economy is “extremely worrying” as inflation hit a new 40-year high.

Daily Record

Inflation in UK hits 40 year high with more Scots households left struggling

Food and fuel prices are rising at their fastest rate in 40 years and many Scots are struggling to make ends meet.

Daily Record

Kate Forbes defends Ian Blackford as pressure mounts on SNP Westminster leadership over Grady case

The finance secretary admitted "lessons do need to be learned" by her party over its handling of complaints made by staff.

The National (Scotland)

Kate Forbes dismantles critics' attacks over Covid cash problems

THE Finance Secretary has hit back over criticism of the Scottish Government after a new report found problems with the ways in which Covid-19 funds…

Daily Record

Millions in emergency Covid funding left unspent by Scottish Government

Auditors found there was a "lack of clarity" over how SNP ministers spent emergency Covid funding during the last two years.

The National (Scotland)

Devolved ministers join forces to demand more from UK Treasury for those in need

FINANCE ministers from the three devolved nations have urged the UK Government to do more in helping those “most in need” during the…

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