Chancellor says he gets ‘little thanks’ for money Scotland gets from UK
Chancellor Philip Hammond has insisted that Scotland “gets it share” of UK spending – but complained he gets “precious little thanks” from the SNP for it.
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Unions warn of ‘damaging consequences’ over university budget funding
Ministers have been warned that a £1 billion funding deal for Scotland’s universities could have “damaging consequences” for the sector.
Dundee trade unions in ‘intensive’ talks after council cuts £8.8m from budget
Trade union leaders in Dundee have revealed they are in “intensive talks” with members about what action to take following last week’s city council budget meeting.
Dundee community centre may have to recycle cooking oil after 5% council budget cut
The true impact of the council’s budget cuts will be felt by a number of community organisations.
Scottish budget given final approval by MSPs
The Scottish Parliament has formally approved the Government’s tax and spending plans for 2019-20 in the budget’s final vote at Holyrood.
SNP budget leading to teacher cut plans, Scottish Labour leader claims
Scottish Labour leader Richard Leonard clashed with Nicola Sturgeon at First Minister’s Questions on funding for councils in the Scottish Government budget.
Councillors will vote on Dundee’s budget this afternoon
Dundee City Council will meet later today to make a final decision on how they propose to make £10.3 million of savings to balance the books.
Scottish Budget set to be passed by Holyrood
The Scottish Government’s tax and spending plans for 2019-20 are to be formally approved by Holyrood on Thursday, thanks to a deal between SNP ministers and Green MSPs.
MSPs vote to pass Scottish Government’s tax rate plans
MSPs have passed the Scottish Government’s proposals on income tax rates for the coming financial year by 61 votes to 52.
REVEALED: Lib Dems say cuts in office furniture can help Dundee council save £8m
The Liberal Democrats in Dundee say slashing spending on office furniture, travel allowances and consultancy fees could help prevent proposed cuts to public services.
‘Love Dundee, hate cuts’ – Valentine’s Day plea to council for U-turn on £8m budget cull
Anti-cuts campaigners are swapping Cupid’s arrow for warning stanzas this Valentine’s Day.
Council set to increase cost of school meals in Dundee
The cost of school meals in Dundee is set to increase as the council attempts to save money.
Hammond’s claim to balance the books has ‘no credibility’, say MPs
Chancellor Philip Hammond’s goal of eliminating the budget deficit and balancing the books has “no credibility” and should be abandoned, MPs have said.
Dundee folk face 3% council tax rise AND charges for having their bins emptied
Dundee residents will be asked to fork out £35 a year to have their brown bins emptied.
FULL LIST: All of Dundee council’s proposed parking charges for 2019/2020
Dundee council has unveiled a shake-up of parking charges across the city – with hikes in fees for many.
Dundee council plan to increase parking charges, with some permits up by almost 100%
Dundee City Council has revealed more than £8 million worth of cuts from its 2019-20 budget – and plans to hike a series of costs including car parking.
Scots motorists could be taxed for parking where they work
Workers face being “thumped” by plans to allow councils across Scotland to introduce a tax if they park their car at their place of employment, the Tories have claimed.
Finance Secretary accused of dishonesty in budget talks
Finance Secretary Derek Mackay has been accused of concealing knowledge from opposition parties about what funding was available during budget discussions.
Teachers could be exempt from workplace parking charge
Exemptions to a planned workplace parking levy could “quite possibly” be extended beyond the NHS to other parts of the public sector, the Scottish Government has said.
Lib Dems hit out as £54m from UK Government goes unspent in Scottish budget
More than £50 million of cash in the Scottish Government’s Budget for the coming year will go unspent, it has emerged.