Scottish Budget presents huge challenges for SNP

Finance Secretary Shona Robison is preparing to set out her spending plans for next year.

'I get £770 a month - what's in the Scottish Budget affects everything'

BBC News Scotland has been speaking to people about what they want - and what they fear - from the Budget.
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Biden’s Christmas present for Trump: Sticky inflation

President Biden's big-spending ways have ensured that the nation's initial progress in inflation reduction is flattening out, keeping inflation rates higher than Federal Reserve Bank officials prefer.
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SNP government vows to scrap two-child benefit cap

Finance Secretary Shona Robison also announced plans to change the income tax system in her Budget speech.
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Huge sinkhole is still growing, council leader warns

It could be months until evacuated residents are able to return to their homes, one homeowner says.
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Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut named Golden Globe presenters

"CBS Mornings" reveals Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut as the presenters for this year's Golden Globe nominations. The ceremony, hosted by Nikki Glaser, airs Jan. 5 on CBS and Paramount+.
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Dundee derby & Celtic v Kilmarnock in Scottish Cup

Celtic host Kilmarnock, Rangers meet Fraserburgh and there will be a Dundee derby at Dens Park after the draw for the fourth round of the Scottish Cup.
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Scottish NHS reform 'urgently needed' - watchdog

Audit Scotland says decisions may needed about whether some services can be provided by the NHS.
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