The Scottish government does not intend to increase income tax rates or introduce new bands in next year's budget, First Minister John Swinney has vowed.
The UK's military chief has written to the prime minister amid concerns that an offer of around an extra £13bn to fund a major investment plan for defence is not enough, Sky News understands.
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