SUNDAY MAIL EXCLUSIVE: SNP Finance Minister Shona Robison has demanded Scotland is compensated fully for tax increases on public sector wages.
The Chancellor's plan to hike employer National Insurance contributions could cost the NHS in Scotland 2,000 nurses, the Scottish Government has warned. Rachel Reeves is expected to announce the move – to raise an extra £20billion – in her Budget on Wednesday.
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