The Scottish Child Payment is to increase to £40 per week for some families under SNP budget plans. www.holyrood.com/news/view,sc...
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The Scottish Child Payment is to increase to £40 per week for some families under SNP budget plans. www.holyrood.com/news/view,sc...
The words “We have published Scotland’s Economic and Fiscal Forecasts” alongside the cover page for our publication.
We have published our forecasts that accompany the Scottish Government’s 2026-27 Budget announcement. Read them here: fiscalcommission.scot/publications....
A quick thread on some of the headline messages below 🧵 (1/10)
Quote from IFS Associate Director David Phillips: "In this pre-election Budget the Scottish Government has found money for several measures to support families with children, to reduce business rates for the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors, and to increase the basic and intermediate income tax rate thresholds by double the rate of inflation. But the overall outlook for Scottish public finances and services is far less rosy than these ‘toplines’ would suggest. A tight overall funding environment, money for aforementioned giveaways and a focus on the NHS – at least from 2027–28 onwards – means many public services in Scotland are set to see a reduction in their budgets."
NEW: Immediate response to the Scottish Budget 2026-27 and Spending Review.
Read our response here: ifs.org.uk/articles/imm...
📢 The Scottish Government announced their draft budget for 2026/27 in the Scottish Parliament yesterday afternoon.
Read the initial response from our director Gillian McLees:
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The Scottish Government’s budget announcement needed to have more than a “recommitment” to voluntary sector funding reform, leading sector voices said.
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Green graphic that reads: This could be a landmark moment - one that could transform the life chances for a generation of children.
Reports suggest the government will remove the two-child benefit limit - a landmark step that could lift 350,000 children out of poverty. (1/2)
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"No further burdens": charities make budget plea to chancellor ahead of #AutumnBudget
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A few days out from the UK Budget, a chance to reflect on the process. This is NOT normal. But we can and should improve the forecast process if we want increased public trust and transparency.
Read our analysis below:
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In discussion with Kezia Dugdale.
With the Holyrood election just eight months away, join us for this discussion about Scotland’s political landscape.
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Missed an event? Watch back our recent conversations on immigration, entrepreneurship, devolution, and health and social care - featuring leading voices exploring the issues shaping Scotland and the UK's future. Watch back now at www.enlighten.scot/events.
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📅 Closing date: Tuesday 4th November
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In this week's update: the IMF has urged the UK to stick to two forecasts a year. But is that compatible with the incentives of Chancellors? Or if we want policy stability, do we have to make do with just one forecast?
Read more below:
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📢 We are very close to finalising our agenda. We're hosting a range of panels, breakout sessions and keynotes speeches that will cover the key challenges facing Scotland today. If you'd like to attend, write to us to reserve your spot! Details⤵️
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Duncan Thorp of Social Enterprise Scotland on a series of thought-provoking webinars:
It’s time to make public policy less boring
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@socialenterprise.scot
#WellbeingEconomy
🎯The broad settlement for Scotland in today's Spending Review is welcome but not enough to meet its fiscal challenges.
👀All eyes should now be on the upcoming industrial strategy.
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Full statement on our website: www.ippr.org/media-office...
Last week's #SpendingReview fell far short of what people need to build a life beyond poverty.
www.povertyalliance.org/news-spendin...
📢 Just launched! Robin Cook Internship. A paid summer placement for S5/S6 pupils in Livingston constituency.
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Our Director @pjtheeconomist.bsky.social spoke to @maitlis.bsky.social about his fourteen years running the IFS and the big economic events that happened in his tenure.
Watch the interview in full here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2xl...
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If you're organised, unflappable and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is your chance to help tackle the #HousingEmergency.
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Last chance to apply to join us as a Communications Assistant!
We're looking someone hardworking, engaged and wanting to kickstart a career in communications for a 12-month fixed term contract.
➡️ Apply by 11:59pm Sunday 22 June here: app.beapplied.com/apply/gx8z4e...
Listen to our director @chrisdeerin.bsky.social chatting to @andrewlearmonth.bsky.social on the The Herald Scotland Unspun podcast about why we changed our name.
Link here: open.spotify.com/episode/6uOD...
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Chaired by @chrisdeerin.bsky.social, with @markdiffley1.bsky.social, @ailsahenderson.bsky.social and @robfordmancs.bsky.social.
A fresh perspective on Reform UK's growing influence.
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Our Campaigns Officer @alysonlaird looks back at @cpw_scotland in 2024, and talks about what we're planning for #ChallengePoverty 2025 this October. Join us!
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episode artwork on elections in England, Canada and Australia
Great to see @ariadnevromen.bsky.social on the cover of @scotsman.com discussing what the UK and Scotland can learn from Australia's recent election.
Listen to more analysis with Prof. Vromen on our latest #UofGSpotlight episode: uofgspotlight.com 🎧
📰Read more: www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...
A gathering of panellists and speakers at the Taylor Bennett Foundation Reverse Mentoring Scheme launch and networking drinks event.
We've launched our 4th Reverse Mentoring Programme with the Taylor Bennett Foundation.
The scheme pairs 20 senior leaders with BAME PR pros for 10 months to give PR leaders a chance to drive change by hearing first-hand experiences from underrepresented voices.
Find out more: bit.ly/3ES8CGF
