The Chancellor’s latest Budget brings a range of changes that will impact wages, taxes, and long-term financial planning. At SBP, we have reviewed the announcements and highlighted the key points that are likely to affect individuals and businesses.
Whilst income tax rates have continued to diverge in Scotland in recent years, this mainly applies to earned and rental income.
Here are the business stories making the headlines across Scotland and the UK this morning.
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has doubled down on the decision to retain the windfall tax, insisting it was the “right choice” despite a growing backlash from the North Sea sector.
Aberdeen Labour has been accused of “hiding behind party lines” instead of standing up for the community as anger grows over the UK Government’s decision to retain the windfall tax.
Sir Keir Starmer is facing a revolt from Labour MP's after scrapping a manifesto pledge to give workers the right to claim unfair dismissal from "day one".
Britain is facing the risk of severe gas shortages as plunging North Sea output leaves the country dangerously dependent on foreign suppliers, the National Energy System Operator (Neso) has warned.
Kemi Badenoch has defended describing Chancellor Rachel Reeves as "spineless, shameless and completely aimless" during the Budget.
TrustFord is encouraging businesses to take advantage of a standout offer on its electric Ford Pro Commercial Vehicles, with savings of up to £4,000 now available!
Clan’s Comfort and Joy appeal helps the charity provide its cancer support services across the North-east, Moray, Orkney and Shetland, which cost £2.7million annually.
Twelve years ago Brian Keeley was lying in a hospital bed, being kept alive by life-support machines. His condition was so grave that doctors introduced palliative care. Now he is celebrating something he never thought possible - graduating with a PhD.