John Healey's first Budget speech lasted 55 minutes. But what was in it for Scots?

Andy Burnham and John Healey may never have a better opportunity to call an early general election - provided they can get through a long winter first, says Chris McCall

John Healey confirmed millions of homes in England would qualify for the new payment - and urged the SNP Government to use the extra cash it will receive to extend the benefit to Scots.

John Healey will today unveil the UK Government's spending plans for the next 12 months as the cost of living continues to hammer households budgets.

If the UK Government spends more money to end rough sleeping and reduce homelessness, the Scottish Government must follow suit, says Chris McCall

Experts warned "we are simply not building social homes fast enough, nor investing at the scale Scotland’s housing emergency demands".

Deaths from alcohol were higher than the national average in Glasgow, Inverclyde, North Lanarkshire, West Dunbartonshire, Dundee and Renfrewshire.

John Healey should use his Budget to offer the hard-pressed hospitality industry a break, says Chris McCall.

EXCLUSIVE: SNP MSP Calum Kerr has called on Scottish Labour leader Michael Marra to support its calls for a VAT cut for hospitality businesses.

Luke Pollard took issue with the First Minister's recent claim that the UK Government is "failing to keep Scotland secure".

The "Welcome to School Bags" were a key giveaway announced in the SNP's 2026 election manifesto but critics have questioned their benefit.

EXCLUSIVE: The Scottish Labour leader argued the Chancellor must make "progressive choices on tax" in order to protect public services and help ordinary families.

The new Scottish Labour leader accused other parties at Holyrood of "pursuing issues completely disconnected from people’s lives".