The Scottish government has unveiled its draft budget for 2026-27 - with a boost to the Scottish Child Payment and homes worth more than £1m to face higher council tax bills.
The chairman of the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has resigned after an investigation into the leak of last week's budget criticised the watchdog's leadership.
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Main announcements in the budget at a glance
The Scottish government has unveiled its draft budget for 2026-27 - with a boost to the Scottish Child Payment and homes worth more than £1m to face higher council tax bills.
The chairman of the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has resigned after an investigation into the leak of last week's budget criticised the watchdog's leadership.