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Budget cuts a 'down payment' on significant spending challenge coming to Scotland by 2020

Scottish Government’s budget increases spending on closing the attainment gap with an additional £80m over three years. Commenting, following the publication of the Scottish Government’s final...

24/02/2016

Economy IPPR Scotland Press Releases Budget Scotland

Scottish public services facing fundamental reshape over next five years following Budget – IPPR Scotland

Responding to today’s draft Scottish Government budget, Russell Gunson, Director of IPPR Scotland said: "The Scottish Government has been able to lessen some of the cuts coming to Scotland, for...

17/12/2015

Scotland IPPR Scotland Press Releases Public services

‘Double whammy’ budget for Holyrood: UK Government benefits cuts could leave poorest in Scotland hundreds of pounds worse off

Poorest households hit with £580 yearly cut, while of those facing benefits cuts, average households will be over £800 worse off Non-protected departments in Scotland could see spending fall...

15/12/2015

Economy Budget Scotland IPPR Scotland Press Releases

'Enormous challenge’ for Holyrood following larger than expected cut in Scotland grant - IPPR Scotland on the UK Spending Review

However, the Scottish Government has announced increased funding for the NHS, childcare and affordable housing. Taking into account announcements already made, together with income from Scottish...

25/11/2015

IPPR Scotland Press Releases Economy Budget Scotland

Scottish public services could face billions of pounds of cuts following UK Spending Review – IPPR Scotland

• Due to spending commitments already announced, including increased NHS, affordable housing and childcare spending, spending in other non-protected departments in Scotland (see note 1) could fall by...

24/11/2015

IPPR Scotland Press Releases Public services