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Labour budget sets the scene for 2026 Holyrood election

The devolved Scottish government will have had an extra £3.4bn to spend - including more money than SNP ministers anticipated for public building projects.
Top stories - BBC News - October 31
The Budget should not be a big deal for interest rates

Bank of England has already had plenty of time to react to the chancellor’s thinking
Business - Financial Times - October 31
Investors' reaction to Budget 'very different' to Truss, says Reeves's deputy

Treasury secretary speaks out to reassure the markets after a rise in the cost of government borrowing.
Top stories - BBC News - November 1
UK house price growth slowed ahead of Budget

Rise in prices of just 0.1% between September and October fails to hit forecasts
World - Financial Times - November 1

Labour budget sets the scene for 2026 Holyrood election