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Scottish Budget announcement
The Scottish budget for 2013 / 2014 will be revealed in the Scottish Parliament.
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Scottish Budget update
The Finance secretary has announced a draft budget for 2013 / 2014. John Swinney has said the actions the Scottish Government will take this autumn will provide further investment in construction, skills and the green economy.
John Swinney pledged £180m over two years for construction, skills and employment and a green economic stimulus.
He confirmed a more rapid delivery of the Schools for the Future programme worth £80m and an initiative to create up to 10,000 job opportunities for young Scots.
The Budget keeps the Government's commitments to a council tax freeze, police numbers, no tuition fees, free prescriptions, concessionary travel, and NHS budget protection.
He confirmed a 1% increase for most Government and NHS employees, more support for the low paid and no compulsory redundancies.
ITV Border's Lunchtime report on the draft Scottish Budget
Scotland's bracing itself for cuts as Finance Minister John Swinney prepares to set out his budget to MSPs this afternoon. He says he'll prioritise jobs and growth. He claims he's facing the toughest financial settlement from Westminster since devolution. Kathryn Samson sent this report.
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Draft Scottish Budget unveiled at Holyrood
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Draft Scottish Budget unveiled at Holyrood
Scotland's Finance Secretary, John Swinney, claims jobs and economic growth will be at the heart of the draft budget he'll deliver to MSPs.