Scottish Government budget to be published

Scotland’s Deputy First Minister is set to publish the country’s tax and spending plans for next year.

Shona Robison will address MSPs on Tuesday at Holyrood against the backdrop of a £1.5 billion black hole in the country’s finances.

Ms Robison – who also sits as the country’s Finance Secretary – said at the weekend her budget would seek to protect people and public services despite the difficult financial situation.

During a visit to RAF Lossiemouth in Moray on said it would be “very disappointing” if the chose to increase the tax divergence with the rest of the UK.