Scottish government to make £500 million in cuts as ministers warn of 'unsustainable' spending

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Scottish government to make £500 million in cuts as ministers warn of 'unsustainable' spending
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The Scottish government is set to make £500 million of cuts, as the finance minister warned that current spending plans were 'not sustainable'.

The Scottish government is set to make £500 million of cuts, as the finance minister warned that current spending plans were "not sustainable". The SNP's Shona Robison said the cuts would affect a range of government areas, including capital investment on building schemes, plans to boost sustainable and active travel, and some spending on recruitment, overtime, travel and marketing.

"Where necessary that must mean realigning spend to ensure it reaches those that most need it." She hinted that hinted that the Scottish Government would not boost income tax even further at the next Scottish budget, which is set to take place on December 4. Ms Robison said: "On the application of taxation we can only go so far, given the scope of our devolved tax powers.

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