Scottish Fiscal Commission26 Feb 2026Pressure to make budgets add up as Holyrood election loomsParties hoping to form at least part of a government will want to show how they will pay for their vote-winning promises26 Feb 202626 Aug 2025The difficulties of navigating Scotland's economic black holeA new report from the Scottish Fiscal Commission says spending commitments will outstrip funds in the coming years.26 Aug 202514 Mar 2024Scotland will bear the brunt of climate costsTackling climate change will cost Scotland £1.1bn a year, the financial watchdog warns.14 Mar 202422 Mar 2023Challenges ahead for public financesAn ageing population and a low birth rate will make the coming decades very difficult.22 Mar 202313 Nov 2022Inflation: a tax rise in dragIf you're getting a pay rise, there's a reasonable chance that you're getting a tax increase as well.13 Nov 2022